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If your child loves gaming, videos or spending time online, there’s now a fun new spot in Dubai that turns internet safety into play. Kaspersky and KidZania Dubai have launched an interactive Cybersecurity Centre where kids can solve digital challenges and learn practical online safety skills through games. If you’ve already been to KidZania, you probably know the drill: kids step into real-world jobs, try different activities and spend the day learning through play. The new experience puts kids in the role of cyber detectives. They’ll investigate digital clues, spot online threats and work through cybersecurity cases using interactive simulations...

Still hunting for Eid outfits, gifts, or beauty finds? CBBC Eid Warehouse Sale is currently happening in Dubai. Head to Cityland Mall before the month ends to enjoy fashion deals, beauty offers, and lifestyle shopping. More than 300 international and regional brands are part of the sale, with discounts reaching up to 75%. Confirmed brands include Michael Kors, Lacoste, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Timberland, Jimmy Choo, Azzaro, and Lattafa. You'll find everything from fashion, kidswear, shoes, handbags, accessories, cosmetics, fragrances, travel products, homeware, and lifestyle items at warehouse prices. View this post on Instagram A post shared...

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced plans for one national health insurance system that will cover all seven emirates. UAE citizens would get the same level of healthcare support whether they’re in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah or anywhere else in the country. While the UAE healthcare tops global rankings, the access to its services varies. Different programmes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai include treatments and preventive care. Other emirates have less coverage and healthcare access. The new unified system would bring everything under one structure, making it easier for Emirati citizens to access the same healthcare services anywhere...

In Dubai, there’s always an occasion to celebrate, and May 21 comes with one of the prettiest ones: International Tea Day. Sounds like the perfect excuse to check out elegant lounges, tiered dessert stands and tea served inside some of the city's most luxurious hotels. From palace-inspired interiors to afternoon tea 122 floors above the city, here are 6 most stylish spots to get you into that “royal tea” mood. 1. High Tea at Mosaico Inside Palazzo Versace Dubai One of the prettiest places for tea has to be Mosaico inside Palazzo Versace Dubai. You'll be surrounded by Gianni Versace-inspired...

If you thought you’d already seen every food trend possible, here’s another one landing in Dubai: the Bragel. Circle Café has officially added the new bakery hybrid to the menu, combining the soft richness of brioche with the chewy texture of a classic bagel. The Bragels are now available at all Circle Café branches in Dubai. And if you’re always the one hesitating between sweet or savoury, you can have both. The launch menu includes eight flavours. Are you into Jalapeño Cheese? Prefer Caramelised Onion with bacon jam? Or maybe something sweeter like Blueberry, Cinnamon Raisin, or Nutella Hazelnut to...

Want to test your drifting skills without leaving Dubai? No Grip DXB has officially opened in Al Quoz 3, and it has something no one else in the world can offer so far: a two-level indoor drift-karting track! Alongside the drift track, you’ll find racing simulators, arcade-style games, and a pool table. Come and challenge your friends, plan a birthday party, or an active family day out. No Grip DXB welcomes everyone aged 12 and above for a day of pure adrenaline. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @nogrip.dxb Location: Al Ghurair Warehouse Complex, Al Quoz 3...

Dubai is getting a new museum, and the first details already hint at something truly futuristic. Opening in DIFC Zabeel District, Museum of Digital Art (MoDA) will be filled with immersive rooms, interactive spaces, and futuristic digital art experiences. It will be the city's first museum fully focused on digital art and new technologies. Tech is already such a huge part of daily life, and this new space will have five floors packed with digital installations, multimedia artworks, and experimental displays. Inside MODA, visitors will find permanent and temporary exhibitions and technology-driven artworks that go far beyond traditional gallery spaces....

If you like your coffee with a stamp of celebrity approval, here’s a new address in Dubai worth adding to your list. Cherry House has opened in Al Safa 1 near Sheikh Zayed Road, and it's ready to treat you with specialty coffee roasted on-site and fresh pastries. Cherry House was created by Emirati entrepreneur Mohamed Matar Al-Kus El-Falasi, founder of Saddle and Feels. The name of the café inspired by the fruit coffee beans come from, and deep cherry-colored interiors match this theme. After placing your order, you can watch the whole process happen in front of you, from...

If you’ve been wanting to watch more films that are connected to life in the UAE, Cinema Akil has something worth clearing your evening for this week. From May 19 to 21, Emirati Cinema Nights takes over Alserkal Avenue with three nights of films made by Emirati filmmakers. You'll see stories rooted in the country’s people, memories, families, and everyday moments. The programme includes 10 films covering everything from identity and community to grief and personal relationships. Hoba (The Vile) by Majid Alansari on May 19 Nearby Sky by Nujoom Alghanem on May 19 and 20 Heen (Then) by Saeed...

Waiting days for your salary could soon become much less common in the UAE private sector. Starting June 1, 2026, companies will be required to pay salaries on the first day of every month under a new MoHRE rule. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the update under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026. Any salary paid after the first day of the month will officially count as delayed Companies must transfer at least 85% of total wages If the transferred amount falls below 85%, the employee will still be considered unpaid under the system Companies must...