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Dubai’s love for London’s top restaurants continues with the arrival of The Banc, a stylish new dining destination at Renaissance Business Bay Hotel. Following in the footsteps of Zuma, La Petite Maison, and Jamavar, this London-born eatery brings a bold mix of flavors, energy, and upscale hospitality to the city’s vibrant food scene. Located by the Dubai Water Canal, The Banc offers Mediterranean-Asian fusion cuisine — dubbed Mediterrasian — alongside an exclusive shisha and cigar lounge. Whether you’re here for a luxurious dinner or a laid-back evening under the skyline, The Banc delivers an experience to remember. Stepping into The...

Get ready for SEA Expo Riyadh 2025 — the biggest entertainment and amusement event in Saudi Arabia! From May 20 to 22, the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center will host top global and local brands, industry experts, and thousands of visitors eager to explore the latest in entertainment technology and attractions. This year’s SEA Expo is bigger than ever, promising its attendees: 20,000+ industry professionals shaping the future of entertainment 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest amusement and leisure innovations A buzzing arena experience worth $215,000 in PR value Co-location with SLS Expo, making it the ultimate industry gathering Expect...

Starting April 14, 2024, the GGICO Metro Station on Dubai’s Red Line will officially be renamed Al Garhoud Metro Station, as announced the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This station is located between Deira City Centre and Airport Terminal 1, on one of the busiest and most widely used metro lines in the city. The Red Line connects key destinations like Dubai International Airport, Burj Khalifa, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina, and Expo City Dubai. The trains on this line are driverless and fully automated. Although many commuters already call it Garhoud Station, the official name until now has...

Abu Dhabi’s waterfront will soon glow again. Manar, the capital’s large-scale light art exhibition, is coming back this November as part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi programme by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). This year’s edition, Manar 2.0, will feature more than 35 artworks by international and local artists. Among the names announced are teamLab, Carsten Höller, Shezad Dawood, Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, and Nujoom Alghanem. The works will range from light sculptures and projections to interactive installations and performances.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared...

The fuel prices in the UAE for March 2025 are out, and there’s a slight decrease compared to last month. Starting Saturday, March 1, drivers across the country will pay a little less per litre for petrol and diesel. Here’s the updated price list: UAE Fuel Prices for March 2025 Super 98 – AED 2.73 per litre (down from AED 2.74) Special 95 – AED 2.61 per litre (down from AED 2.63) E-Plus 91 – AED 2.51 per litre (down from AED 2.55) Diesel – AED 2.77 per litre (down from AED 2.82) How UAE Petrol Prices Are Set Fuel...

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will take place from September 9 to 28, 2025, across venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Played in the T20 format, this year’s tournament brings together eight national teams and a full schedule of high-stakes cricket, including the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan. As defending champions, India are expected to face intense competition. The format divides the eight teams into two groups, with each side playing three matches in the group stage. The top two from each group will proceed to the Super Four, followed by the final on September 28....

Traveling to Dubai from Emirates soon? You're in for a special treat! If you're booking a return flight – be it in the economy, business, or first class – between January 12 and February 1, 2024, for travel before March 31, 2024, the airline is turning your journey into an adventure by offering free tickets to two of Dubai's must-visit spots – the Museum of the Future and Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Here's the lowdown on grabbing those free tickets: Book your flights online at emirates.com, through the Emirates call center, at an Emirates ticketing office, or simply through your favorite...

Get ready to witness one of the biggest music events in the world as MDLBEAST's Soundstorm Festival returns to Riyadh this year. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience on December 14, 15, and 16 as the city comes alive with pulsating beats, electrifying performances, and an atmosphere filled with pure musical euphoria. This extraordinary festival, which debuted in 2019, has consistently pushed boundaries and created a true haven for music lovers in the Middle East. Looking back at the previous years' events, Soundstorm has boasted an impressive lineup that has left attendees in awe. From chart-topping international acts to...

Filipino pop group BINI is heading to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena for a major live show on Sunday, May 18, as part of their highly anticipated “BINIverse” world tour 2025. The concert marks one of the first international stops on the tour, and fans in the region are getting ready to celebrate this milestone with the chart-topping act. Following the release of their latest single “Blink Twice”, the demand for BINI’s Dubai concert soared — with the first three ticket sales phases selling out quickly. Due to popular demand, additional tickets have now been released, giving more fans the chance to...

Dubai’s first stargazing event of 2026 is going to be one for the books! On January 3, Al Qudra Desert will be illuminated by a cosmic spectacle with both Wolf Supermoon and Quadrantid Meteor Shower lighting up the sky in a single night. The first full moon of the year will reach its closest point to Earth, making it look brighter and bigger than usual. As it rises, the moon will cast a stunning golden glow, creating the perfect backdrop for the meteor shower, which will add its own magic to the evening. Known for producing bright fireballs, these meteors...