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Dubai has made it into the list of the world’s top 20 wealthiest cities, according to the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The city now ranks 18th globally, climbing up three spots from last year. As of now, Dubai is home to over 81,000 millionaires, 237 centi-millionaires (people with over USD 100 million), and 20 billionaires. This growth puts it ahead of any other city in the Arab world and shows how fast it's becoming a global magnet for wealthy individuals. To give a bit of perspective, New York City tops the...

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have made it to the top five of the IMD Smart City Index 2025, marking a major step forward in how cities use technology to improve daily life. This is the first time both cities have landed in the top 10 of the annual ranking, which looks at how smartly cities handle everything from public services and housing to sustainability and digital access. Dubai ranked 4th overall, scoring high marks for its healthcare services (82.8 out of 100) and green spaces (83.4). Abu Dhabi followed closely at 5th place, with slightly higher scores in both healthcare...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finished installing solar panels on 22 of its buildings and facilities in Dubai. This move is part of a big push to use more clean energy and help improve the city’s air quality. The new system will generate about 32 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. That’s enough to cut down roughly 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) — the same amount you'd get from 2,000 cars on the road for a year. Or, if you think in trees, it’s equal to what half a million trees would absorb in one year. The...

Dubai’s DIFC is about to welcome two exciting new venues that mix great food, stylish vibes, and live entertainment. Opening this May on the 16th floor of Emirates Financial Towers, Geisha and Opal Room promise to add something fresh to the city’s already buzzing dining scene. Both are from the team behind The Act and Beyond Consultancy.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Joe Ziade (@joe_ziade) Geisha: Where Dinner Meets a Show Geisha is a Pan-Asian lounge that blends dishes from Japan, China, Korea, and Thailand. While the full menu is still under wraps,...

If you're into creative cocktails and laid-back vibes, there’s a new spot to check out in Dubai Marina. Blush Bar has just opened at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, and it’s the latest project from well-known chef and restaurateur Nick Alvis.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Blush Bar Dubai (@blushbardubai) After the buzz around his previous venue, The Beam, Nick is back — this time with a concept that puts cocktails front and center. At Blush, every drink is carefully mixed, named after a color, and served with a coaster showing...

Dubai is known for its unique dining experiences, and now there’s a new hidden gem in town: the Dali Supper Club, tucked away inside the stylish Maison Dali at the ground floor of The Opus designed by Zaha Hadid. This isn't your usual dinner spot. To get to the Dali Supper Club, you’ll walk past the kitchen and through the wine cellar — and that’s when things start to feel exciting. Behind the scenes lies a secret space where food, art, and nightlife come together in a bold and playful way. The room itself is something out of a dream:...

After a phased reopening, COVEBEACH is now fully up and running in its new home at La Vie, JBR — and it’s bigger and better than ever. The beach club, previously located on Bluewaters Island, made its comeback in July 2024, and this final stage completes the full transformation. Set right on the shore, the upgraded COVEBEACH now stretches across four levels and covers a massive 64,000 square feet. Here’s what you can expect when you visit: The beach club was opened in three phases. First came a pool and a terrace restaurant. Next, a stylish beach bar. And now,...

Get ready, Dubai – British DJ and producer Sigala is heading to town for a one-night-only beach party on Friday, May 2 at Barasti Beach. Known for feel-good tracks like "Easy Love," "Sweet Lovin’," and "Came Here for Love," Sigala (real name Bruce Fielder) brings his upbeat house sound straight to the sand. Expect a night full of summer festival energy, singalong anthems, and that irresistible Ibiza-style vibe. The party kicks off at 6 PM with sunset sets from KC Lights and Barasti’s resident DJ, setting the mood with laid-back beach beats before the tempo rises. As the night goes...

Get ready for a full day of live music, great food, and fun for all ages. Pub in the Park is making its way back to Dubai on Sunday, April 20, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day out. The popular UK festival will take place at the Media City Amphitheatre, bringing a mix of big-name acts, delicious food stalls, and family-friendly activities. This year’s main acts include "Example" and "The Hoosiers," two artists that were huge in the 2000s and still know how to put on a show. Expect to hear fan favorites like "Kickstarts," "Changed the...

Dubai is about to host a unique art event that puts Latin American women artists front and center. "Her Land," opening on April 18 and running until May 17, will take place on the 30th floor of Festival Tower in Dubai Festival City. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see powerful and thought-provoking works by female artists from Latin America and beyond.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MIA. Art Collection (@miaartcollection) The show is organized by MIA Art Collection in partnership with the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) from California. Together,...