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If you missed the giant glowing moon when it last appeared in Dubai, you’ll soon get another chance to see it. Museum of the Moon returns to the city this May, and the installation will stay on display for more than two weeks. So, if you’re in Dubai during this Eid Al Adha break, there’s plenty of time to stop by. Museum of the Moon is an art object created by UK artist Luke Jerram (on the image below) using detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. The glowing installation is an exact replica of the moon with all the...

Dubai Cocktail Week 2026 has taken over ICD Brookfield Place, and honestly, your evening plans for this week are sorted. Seven top bars and restaurants joined this year’s edition, each pouring signature cocktails, limited drinks, and Cocktail Week specials until May 17. Ready to dive in? Here’s where to go and what to order. Your Ticket to Dubai Cocktail Week 2026 Grab a ticket if you want the full Cocktail Week experience. You’ll get half-priced cocktails at participating venues starting from AED 30, plus cocktail-and-bites pairings from AED 60. And here’s the part everyone loves: every ticket also comes with...

If you’ve been thinking about spending a day exploring Sharjah’s museums, May brings a good reason to go. Seven museums in the emirate will open their doors for free as part of International Museum Day celebrations. Sharjah Science Museum Sharjah Aquarium Sharjah Archaeology Museum Bait Al Naboodah Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) Sharjah Maritime Museum Sharjah Heritage Museum Several museums will also host workshops, exhibitions, guided tours, and live performances: May 15 at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn): Guided tours, “Cultural Bridges at Sharjah Fort” workshops, and live music performances May 16 at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization: Museum tours, the “Weaving...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended Bus On Demand service to 4 new neighborhoods, making it even easier for residents and visitors to get around. This expansion comes as a response to growing demand for affordable and flexible public transport in the city. Al Qusais Al Warqa’a Dubai Investments Park Jumeirah Village Circle Now, Bus On Demand service operates in 17 areas in the city, including: Al Barsha 1, 2, and 3 Al Nahda Al Karama Al Rigga Business Bay Barsha Heights Downtown Dubai Dubai Academic City Dubai Silicon Oasis Oud Metha Port Saeed How to Book a...

Parking in DAMAC Hills now comes with a fee after Parkin introduced a new paid parking zone in the community under Code 676H. Drivers visiting the neighbourhood will now see signboards marking the designated areas. Charges apply from Monday to Saturday between 8 AM and 10 PM. Here’s the full parking rate breakdown for Zone 676H: 30 minutes = AED 2 1 hour = AED 4 2 hours = AED 8 3 hours = AED 12 Frequent visitors and residents of DAMAC Hills can apply for a subscription. Prices for Zone 676H are: 1 month = AED 300 3 months...

Anyone who drives through Downtown Dubai knows how packed the roads can get. A new bridge, opened as part of the Dubai World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, can now make the drive a lot quicker. The bridge carries outbound traffic from Al Bada’a toward 2nd of December Street, with direct connections to Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mustaqbal Street. Check its location on the map below. While the 500-metre bridge near DIFC may look like a small addition, its impact on daily traffic is huge: Capacity:1,200 vehicles per hour Travel time drop: 75% (2 minutes instead of 8) Back...

Not planning a dinner out on Monday? This one-night chef collaboration in Dubai could easily change your mind. On May 18, HANU will host an exclusive dinner called "Table 222", bringing together three well-known chefs from some of city's most talked-about restaurants: Chef Kyung Soo Moon of HANU Chef Dan Birk from City Social Chef Robin Höfer from Kraken The experience will take place at HANU at St. Regis Gardens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HANU Dubai (@hanu_dubai) Curious to know what’s waiting for you? Here’s a sneak peek at the Table 222 menu: Cobia Sashimi...

The future of public transport has arrived in Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new high-tech bus station at Mall of the Emirates where passengers can access a range of smart systems for better trip planning and live transport updates. Curious what’s inside? Here’s a list of the features: Real-time bus crowd tracking displays showing how busy incoming buses are Live bus and Metro arrival screens Interactive digital displays with maps and nearby landmark directions Smart kiosk with a virtual assistant for trip planning and customer support AI-powered cameras tracking crowd movement and detecting violations 24-hour digital...

Global Village in Dubai is one of the best places for a fun and affordable day out. But like every year, it takes a break for the summer 2026. The park will close its doors after Sunday, May 31, and it won’t reopen until the weather cools down later in the year. That means you’ve got a few weeks left to enjoy Season 30 and everything it has to offer before the summer break. The official reopening date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but based on past years, expect it to return in October when temperatures drop. Tickets to Global Village...

Dubai cafés have found a new summer obsession, and it’s impossible to miss. Flame Tree season has officially moved beyond streets and parks and landed straight onto café menus around the city, giving drinks, ice cream, and colorful summer specials the seasonal orange look. The trend picked up after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directed the expansion of Flame Tree planting across Dubai to add more shade and color to the city. Here are 5 spots in Dubai joining the Flame Tree trend. Brew CafeBrew Cafe introduced Flame Tree V60 and Flame Tree Bellini, seasonal drinks inspired...