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If another café or hotel lobby no longer feels productive, Dubai is about to give you a new option: work from a park. Dubai Municipality is bringing workspaces areas to public parks. And you won’t have to wait long to try it. The first location opens at Al Barsha Pond Park in May 2026. What to expect from these spaces? A quiet place inside the park with long shared tables, natural light, and greenery right outside, so you can sit down with your laptop and focus on your tasks without the usual noise. Here’s what you’ll find at new workspaces...

Historic Cairo is about to get a very different kind of vibe. A huge new lifestyle and entertainment destination called Citadel Plaza will rise on on Mokattam Hill beside Salah Al-Din Citadel, overlooking one of the city’s oldest districts. Plans for this 60,000 sqm project include hotels, restaurants, cinemas, shopping areas, and entertainment spaces. If you’re worried about a huge plaza not blending well with the historic buildings around the Citadel, the team behind the project says the design takes inspiration from the surrounding areas to help the complex fit more naturally into the scenery. Developers expect Phase 1 to...

If your wardrobe is full but you still feel like you have nothing to wear, or you’ve been meaning to clear out designer pieces you barely use, this might be for you. Yalla BB is a Dubai-based app created specifically for people who want to buy and sell second-hand fashion in the country. Instead of posting in random places and managing conversations across different chats, you can handle everything inside one platform. You upload your item with photos and details, set your price, and chat with interested buyers directly in the app. If you’re shopping, you scroll through listings, see...

Never planned a trip to Ajman? Here’s a good reason to go. The Department of Tourism Development announced that all museums across the emirate are now free to enter, with open access for both residents and visitors. The offer is available until the end of 2026, so there’s plenty of time to plan a visit without thinking about ticket costs. For tourism-related establishments, a few "relief measures" have also been introduced. Several fees have been reduced or paused, including tourism fees for six months, event permit fees, and licence renewal fees, as well as exhibition fees (for events organised by...

If Trèsind Studio has been on your “one day” list because of the price, this is probably the moment to stop putting it off. For a short window only this week, the restaurant is offering a huge discount on its signature tasting menu. Instead of the usual AED 1,350, you’ll pay AED 945 per person. It’s still a splurge, but a much more approachable one for a place that’s consistently ranked among the best in Dubai. The offer is available until Saturday, April 4, and it covers the full multi-course tasting menu (food only). No shortcuts, no reduced version: you’re...

The Orfali brothers — Mohammad, Wassim, and Omar — are launching Three Bros Bistro, a 22-seat diner tucked inside Wasl 51, Jumeirah, Dubai. Known for their award-winning restaurant Orfali Bros (#1 in MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and #37 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025), the trio brings a fresh concept that blends their Syrian heritage with global flavors.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ORFALI BROS BISTRONOMY (@orfalibros_bistro) The open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven let you watch dishes come together in real time, while the menu mixes Mediterranean simplicity, French precision,...

Thinking of heading to Global Village before it closes for the season? Good news, you don’t need to rely on a car to get to this popular park in Dubai. As the destination reopened on April 20, bus service from Ajman to Global Village is also back. On weekdays, there are three buses from Al Musalla Station to Global Village. A one-way ticket costs AED 25. You can check the schedule here. Global Village opens every day from 5 PM until midnight. Season 30 is expected to end on May 10, 2026, and there’s no word on any extension so...

If you've already seen countless reviews about Starlink and were eager to try out this satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, good news! It’s now officially available in the UAE. This new service promises to provide faster internet, especially for areas where traditional connections may fall short. Starlink operates using a network of low-Earth orbit satellites, which are positioned much closer to the Earth than traditional satellites. This setup allows for lower latency and faster speeds, making it an attractive alternative to many other internet options. Starlink plans in the UAE currently include: Residential Lite from AED 230/month Residential...

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments made the announcement on Wednesday, September 3, informing Emirati citizens interested in performing the pilgrimage that they can now submit their applications online. Registration for Hajj 2025 will open on September 24. Applications should be submitted via the authority’s official website or mobile app. Authorities encouraged Emirati citizens who have never performed Hajj to apply during this period to ensure fairness and streamline the application process for first-time pilgrims. The registration process will remain open until October 9. This move is part of ongoing efforts to improve the overall experience for pilgrims...

Saudi Arabia is setting new standards for regional travel with AROYA Cruises, the first-ever Arabian cruise line. Starting this September, AROYA will be returning to the Red Sea with an updated itinerary. The cruise will offer a blend of new shore excursions and enhanced onboard amenities, giving travelers a perfect mix of exploration and relaxation. Jeddah will remain the homeport for AROYA, placing guests right at the heart of the Red Sea. The journey includes a stop at the private island of Jabal Al Sabaya for some beach time, followed by stops in Egypt at Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh....