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Looking for your next European escape? You’re in luck because Wizz Air is expanding its network with new routes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) this November. After resuming operations from the UAE capital in October, the airline is already adding fresh destinations to its schedule. The first stop is Larnaca, Cyprus (LCA), with flights taking off from November 15. Here are the details if you’re planning an escape to the Mediterranean Sea: Schedule: four weekly flights on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday AUH to LCA departs at 6:45 PM, arrives at 9:30 PM (local time) LCA to AUH departs at 12:25 PM,...

The UAE knows how to celebrate National Day, and Eid Al Etihad 2025 will be no exception. In addition to concerts, shows, and community events, fireworks will light up the skies across the country on December 2 and 3 to mark the nation’s 54th anniversary. Whether you’re in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or heading to another emirate for the long weekend, here’s where you can catch the brightest fireworks and join the celebrations this year. Note that more locations are expected to be announced soon, so it’s worth checking back for updates. Eid Al Etihad 2025 in Dubai: Fireworks Locations and...

Families and food lovers have another reason to visit Sheikh Zayed Festival this month: Al Wathba Food Festival is now open in Abu Dhabi. Running until November 23, the festival is all about celebrating Emirati food and bringing people together around local flavours. Visitors can watch live cooking shows, take part in food-themed activities, and enjoy dishes prepared by talented home cooks and small local businesses. There are 14 cooking competitions happening throughout the event, where families, schools, and chefs show off their best recipes. Kids can also join fun workshops about healthy eating and local produce, while adults can...

The skies above Abu Dhabi are about to get a futuristic upgrade. Abu Dhabi Airports has revealed plans to build more than ten vertiports across the city, paving the way for air taxi and eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) travel within the capital and beyond. Instead of sitting in traffic, travellers could soon be hopping between airports, business districts, and other emirates in sleek electric aircraft that take off and land vertically. The first vertiport is already taking shape at Al Bateen Executive Airport, chosen for its central location right in the heart of the city. Once complete, it’ll...

For anyone who couldn’t get enough of KPop Demon Hunters, there’s good news ahead. Mattel has confirmed that the official dolls inspired by the viral Netflix hit will drop this November, letting fans and collectors finally have their own Rumi, Mira, and Zoey on the shelves. The company that gave the world Barbie is now stepping into the K-pop universe with a new HUNTR/X line. Mattel announced that pre-orders for the KPop Demon Hunters Fashion Dolls 3 Pack open on November 12, exclusively on MattelCreations website. Each doll captures the film’s lead characters in stunning detail, from their performance looks...

If you’ve ever wondered what Abu Dhabi might taste like, there’s finally an answer, and it comes wrapped in gold. Chef Nouel Catis, the creative mind behind SNA’AP, has launched a new treat called Abu Dhabi Chocolate in collaboration with the homegrown Emirati brand Rain Café. This chocolate is built around the city’s spirit: calm, warm, and rooted in tradition. Each bite brings layers of flavour that nod to Abu Dhabi’s heritage. There's halwa blended with salted caramel, saffron and cardamom adding spice and warmth, and a touch of tahini and date syrup for that rich, silky sweetness. A gentle...

The countdown is on for ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, happening on December 13. If you’ve been thinking about taking on a new challenge, this is your moment. Even if you’re not going for the full 42 km, there are shorter races that can push your limits during one of the UAE's biggest sporting events. Last year’s event saw over 33,000 runners from all over the world, making it the largest marathon in the event's history. And with spaces still available for every race, it’s not too late to prepare and join. View this post on Instagram A post shared...

Abu Dhabi foodies, get ready! The viral TikTok sensation, SpudBros, is coming to town this December for a limited time. If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok and Instagram, you’ve probably seen their famous loaded jacket potatoes. Now, you won’t have to fly to the UK to try them – they’re bringing their food tram to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! SpudBros, run by brothers Jacob and Harley Nelson, became famous for their creative and over-the-top potato creations. They load their potatoes with mouthwatering toppings like cheese, beans, spicy chicken, crispy onions, and their special Tram Sauce. And that's not enough,...

Louvre Abu Dhabi has added something truly unusual to its experience, offering visitors a rare chance to connect with art through fragrance. The museum’s new guided tour, 'Art in Scents,' lets you explore the galleries in a new way, with some artworks sharing a multi-sensory story. Visitors receive an Art in Scents booklet, and each page of it carries its own scent. The fragrances are linked to ten artworks from the museum’s permanent collection. You can smell everything from the ancient Egyptian 'Image of a Queen or a Goddess' (360–282 BCE) and 'Still Life in a Pantry' (1628) by Jérémie...

Christina Aguilera’s Abu Dhabi concert has been postponed, with a new date yet to be confirmed. If this was already on your list, it’s one to keep in mind for when the updated schedule is announced. If you ever sang “Genie in a Bottle” into your hairbrush or had “Fighter” on repeat, this is the kind of concert that brings it all back, big vocals, bold energy, and the songs that defined an era. From Disney Darling to Global Diva Before she ruled the charts, Christina started out on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, yes, the same Disney show that...