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This May, Dubai’s wellness and beauty lovers can expect something a little different at SEVEN Wellness Club in Al Quoz. Until May 29, YSL Beauty is joining forces with the premium fitness destination for a sensory-focused collaboration that blends fragrance, movement, and mindfulness into one stylish experience. The pop-up is designed to rethink how fragrance fits into our daily routines. Instead of just a finishing touch, scent becomes something to carry with you — yes, even into your workouts.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SEVEN (@sevenwellness) At the centre of the activation are...

Dubai’s ambition to become a global leader in smart mobility continues with the announcement of a new robotaxi trial. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based Pony.ai to bring autonomous taxis to the emirate. Supervised trials are expected to begin in the second half of 2025, with fully driverless services anticipated to launch as early as next year. This partnership adds to the growing list of autonomous vehicle initiatives underway in Dubai. It follows previous agreements with Uber and Chinese firm Baidu, both of which are also expected to test driverless taxi services...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the first phase of its enhanced marine transport stations in Dubai Marina, offering a more comfortable and connected experience for commuters. The upgrade introduces air-conditioned waiting areas, smarter service features, and improved accessibility, all while preserving the city’s maritime character. Five marine stations now feature modern facilities designed to make commuting by water more seamless and enjoyable: Marina Promenade Marina Terrace Marina Walk Marina Mall Marina Mall 1 The new waiting areas come equipped with free Wi-Fi, real-time schedule display screens, and audio announcement systems, ensuring passengers stay informed while staying cool....

Dubai’s burger game is levelling up with the arrival of Junk Smash Burgers, the viral French-born brand known for its indulgent, high-impact smash burgers. After gaining a cult following in Paris and London, the concept is getting ready to open its first location in the UAE — right at 25 Jump Street, the city’s newly launched licensed street next to 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central. Brought in by Icon Hospitality, the same team behind EL&N, the Dubai outpost promises a straightforward approach to burgers — zero fluff, just quality.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared...

If you’ve seen a wide-eyed, sharp-toothed creature chilling in handbags, showing up in Reels, or mysteriously popping out of shopping hauls across Dubai and Abu Dhabi... no, you’re not imagining things. That’s Labubu, and it’s currently the hottest collector trend sweeping the world. Once a niche designer toy known mostly to hardcore collectors, Labubu has officially gone viral. From high-end mall shelves to TikTok feeds and even café tables, this tiny monster is everywhere, and people are completely obsessed. Even if you’re not into hype culture or trendy toys, it’s still fun to know what’s turning heads in the city—because...

Dubai’s parking network continues to grow, and now, Mirdif is getting two new paid parking zones starting Monday, May 26. Parkin, the city’s official parking operator, announced the launch of Zone 251C (on-street) and Zone 251D (off-street), expanding regulated parking in one of the city’s busiest residential districts. Parking in these new zones will be free on Sundays and public holidays, but standard tariffs will apply on other days, with variable rates for peak and non-peak hours. Here are the rates for the two new parking zones in Mirdif: Zone 251C – On-Street Parking 1 hour: AED 4 (peak), AED...

One of Dubai’s most eye-catching landmarks is about to get a makeover. Tapasake Dubai, perched 100 metres high on The Link at One&Only One Za’abeel, is temporarily closing this June for a complete revamp. When it reopens in Q4 2025, it promises a fresh take on dining, design and experience. The venue features the 120m suspended infinity pool — the longest in the UAE, and offers panoramic views stretching from the Burj Khalifa and Downtown to Zabeel Park. It’s part of The Link — the world’s longest cantilever structure — suspended between the twin towers of One Za’abeel. The redesign...

Get ready for a performance that swaps violins and pianos for bin lids and brooms. The internationally renowned stage show STOMP is making its Dubai debut this week, and it’s set to shake up the Dubai Opera from May 29 to 31, 2025, with four exclusive performances. Originating in 1991 from the creative minds of Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP is an award-winning global sensation. Over the past three decades, it has wowed more than 15 million people in 53 countries, enjoyed a record-breaking 23-year run on Broadway, and redefined what a musical performance can be.     View...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 70% of the Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project is now complete. The large-scale road upgrade is designed to improve citywide connectivity and ease congestion, particularly for the over one million residents living in and around the areas of Al Barsha South, Dubai Hills, Arjan, and Dubai Science Park. The development stretches from the intersection of Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and forms part of the larger Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor. This strategic route spans 16 kilometres from Jumeirah Street all the way to Emirates Road, making it...

Dubai’s culinary landscape has reached a historic milestone. At the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 ceremony held at Address Sky Views on May 22, Tresind Studio was awarded an unprecedented three Michelin stars, becoming the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive this prestigious recognition. Led by Chef Himanshu Saini, Tresind Studio has consistently pushed the boundaries of Indian fine dining, crafting a multi-sensory culinary experience that reflects both innovation and heritage. The restaurant, already a respected name in Dubai’s gastronomic circuit, now stands among the world’s most elite.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared...