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If you like dinners that come with a view, CLAW BBQ is worth adding to your list. Already popular across the region, it’s now open on the 44th floor of Hilton Bahrain, offering a rooftop setting made for unhurried meals and long evenings. Once you’ve settled in and taken in the view, the focus naturally shifts to the food. The menu includes barbecue and seafood, with popular choices like beef ribs, brisket, and king crab. CLAW BBQ the kind of place where sharing a few plates feels right. What really keeps people hanging around is the atmosphere. Between courses, you...

Getting around Dubai on foot is not easy. But that's exactly what a new project is trying to change. Meet Dubai Walk, a long-term plan to build more than 6,000 km of walkways across the emirate. The project has now started, with Phase I taking place in Al Ras, one of the city's oldest districts. This first phase is focused on making the area easier to walk through. Here's what's being added: 12 km of pedestrian walkways 5 km of cycling tracks wider pavements shaded sections seating areas View this post on Instagram A post shared by هيئة الطرق والمواصلات،...

Imagine checking into a hotel… and then heading upstairs to walk on the Moon. Not in a VR room, but inside a giant lunar sphere rising into the UAE skyline. That’s the idea behind MOON World Resort, a mega development concept that could soon be coming to UAE as one of 10 unique locations globally. The project will blend tourism, space inspiration, and large-scale hospitality in one destination. At the center of MOON World Resort is a gigantic sphere (271m in diameter) that looks like the Moon. Inside the sphere, there will be a lot to experience and enjoy: a...

Dubai has just climbed higher than ever before in the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, landing in the top 10 and reinforcing its place as one of the most influential financial hubs in the world. The city has reached 7th place, and this is the highest position ever recorded for a city across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The ranking shows steady performance across different sectors: FinTech, Government & Regulatory, Professional Services, and Trading: all in top 5 Finance, investment management, and insurance: all in top 10 Overall competitiveness: ranked in the top 10 worldwide for business environment,...

Looking for something truly special? Wrth Ramadan Market in Riyadh is the place to be! From February 15 to 17, this market will let you explore the rich craftsmanship of Saudi Arabia and connect with artisans and witness their work in person. Visitors will find a range of crafts on display, including jewelry, pottery, Sadu weaving, woodworking, and leatherwork. The market also provides an opportunity to engage in interactive workshops, giving you a hands-on experience with traditional crafts. Beyond the items for sale, Wrth Ramadan Market highlights the importance of preserving Saudi heritage and empowering local artisans. It’s an event...

Great news for commuters traveling on one of Dubai's busiest highways! After two months of construction, the Emirates Road repair project is nearing completion. The 14-kilometre stretch of road will be fully open by August 25, 2025, offering a smoother and more efficient commute for thousands of drivers. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been working hard to resurface and reconstruct the highway to improve traffic flow and road quality. The work was done in stages, each one designed to minimize disruptions for commuters. The project came about after inspections revealed a drop in the Pavement Quality Index (PQI), mainly...

The United Arab Emirates has officially launched a new government performance system powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This system is designed to save more than 250,000 work hours per year. It will use AI tools and algorithms to conduct in-depth analysis, produce executive summaries, and support predictive performance management. By processing over 150 million data points every month, the system aims to provide 50,000 proactive insights annually to help decision-makers respond quickly. One of the...

Not every run has to be about pace, timing, or pushing yourself to the limit. Sometimes you just want to move, clear your head, and enjoy where you are. That’s exactly what Art Run in April 2026 is about. Sound like your kind of vibe? Here are the details about the event. It’s happening on Saturday, April 18 at Expo City Dubai, and you can take it at your own pace from the moment you start. There are no winners and no pressure to compete, just a community run you can enjoy all the way through to the finish line....

Futuristic underground transport system by Elon Musk’s Boring Company is coming to Dubai sooner than we thought. According to the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Dubai Loop is expected to be operational by 2026. A 17km underground network will move people swiftly and efficiently around the city. With 11 stations planned, it will be capable of carrying more than 20,000 passengers per hour, significantly easing congestion and providing a fast alternative to traditional transport. Dubai Loop will use tunnels to connect different parts of the city, allowing people to travel quickly and...

This May, a creative and lively event is heading to both Abu Dhabi and Dubai: a Coachella-themed sip and paint experience that brings together art, music, food and fun. Organised by Design & Dine, these unique brunch sessions offer festival vibes without leaving the UAE. Guests will paint music festival-inspired canvases while enjoying brunch, drinks, live music and a vibrant crowd. The Abu Dhabi event takes place on May 16 at Saadiyat Beach Club (indoors), while the Dubai edition happens earlier on May 9 at PAPA, V Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road.     View this post on Instagram   A...