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Dubai Sports World is back for its 15th edition, offering a packed indoor programme for residents looking to stay active this summer. The massive sports complex reopens on Sunday, August 3, and will remain open until Tuesday, September 2. It’s held inside the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. This year’s setup includes more than 40 courts and pitches available for public use. Visitors can play: Five- and seven-a-side football Tennis Badminton Cricket Padel and more     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @dubaisportsworld For those who prefer solo workouts...

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,...

Riyadh’s cafe culture continues to thrive with the opening of Ghamra Cafe, a fresh and stylish addition to Ar Rayyan’s Unayzah Street. This inviting new spot has quickly become popular for its elegant interiors and thoughtfully curated menu, offering everything from specialty coffees to a wide variety of unique cakes and pastries. Whether you're stopping by for a morning espresso or a late-night snack, Ghamra Cafe promises an experience as refined as it is delicious.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by غمرة | Ghamra (@ghamracafe) Stepping into Ghamra Cafe, you’ll notice its minimalist and...

Heading home for the holidays can be tricky when your luggage is already full of gifts, snacks, and extra outfits. But not with Air India Express' limited-time offer – 10 kg of extra baggage for just AED 1 on all flights between the GCC and India. You can use this offer for any flight between any of the Gulf countries and India: UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman Bahrain Qatar This offer is available for bookings made until October 31, 2025, with travel dates up to November 30, 2025. Just remember, you need to add the extra baggage when you book...

Planning an art stop in Abu Dhabi? Here's one exhibition worth your time. Skin of Dreams at the Cultural Foundation offers films, paintings, and immersive works, spanning 15 years of Shezad Dawood’s art. The exhibition takes you through the past and into the future, blending ecology, climate change, and imagined worlds. Shezad Dawood is a London-based artist whose work often looks at architecture, ecology and science, with ideas that move between old traditions and imagined futures. Skin of Dreams is his first mid-career retrospective. More than 15 years of work are on display until September 20. View this post on...

There’s a new route coming out of Abu Dhabi this autumn that might come in handy if you're traveling to Europe. Etihad Airways has confirmed it will launch direct flights to Luxembourg from October 2026. The airline becomes the first Middle Eastern carrier to offer nonstop service between the UAE and this European destination. The route will operate three times a week between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Luxembourg Airport (LUX). Luxembourg offers a different pace compared to bigger European cities. It’s compact, easy to move around, and known for its old town, castles, and green valleys. It also works...

If you were planning to visit the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi but didn't get around to it, you'vestill got time. The festival stays open until April 5, so you can fit it into your plans without rushing. Here are just a few curious things you'll find inside: bumper cars, a Dinosaur Park, a Haunted House, aHouse of Mirrors, a bowling zone, an electronic gaming hall, and an ice-skating rink. There's also a ponyride for kids, a rope maze, and the Stellar zone with digital experiences like a flying cinema. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Abu Dhabi’s beauty scene just got bigger. Watsons, Asia’s top beauty retailer, has opened two more stores in the capital, bringing its total GCC store count to 36. With new locations in two popular malls, Watsons continues its regional expansion across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, making beauty shopping more accessible than ever. Known for must-have skincare and makeup from Korea, Japan, the UK, and beyond, Watsons caters to every skincare style — whether you’re committed to a multi-step routine or prefer minimal effort.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lovin Dubai...

If you're planning to stay active in Dubai this summer, several indoor and early-morning events are lined up across the city. Here’s a breakdown of six fitness events you can still join before the season ends. Bikeera Saturday Al Qudra Community Ride – Every Saturday until August 30 Running weekly on Saturdays through the summer, this community ride takes cyclists along the scenic Al Qudra Cycling Track. Each session kicks off at 6 AM and covers 86km of desert trail. The ride offers structured endurance training and is a chance to enjoy early morning views and wildlife.     View...

BRED Abu Dhabi is coming back for its fourth edition in April 2026, and it promises to be a cultural explosion like no other. If you’ve been looking for an event that combines art, fashion, music, and pure energy, then Yas Island is where you need to be this spring. The festival will take place on April 22-26. If you’re always looking for things to do in Abu Dhabi that feel fresh (and not like the same plan on repeat), BRED Abu Dhabi 2026 is one to lock in early. This neo-culture festival brings together the best of modern city...