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You know how it usually goes: you open social media for a quick check, blink once, and suddenly it’s been 40 minutes. No memory of what you even watched. Just lost time. Now imagine a giant orange cat jumping in and shutting it all down. Meet Cat Gatekeeper, a browser extension that doesn’t ask politely. It blocks your screen the second you’ve scrolled long enough. Created by a Japanese developer, Cat Gatekeeper tracks how much time you spend on specific websites like social media. You decide the limit, and the extension does the rest. Once time is up, a massive...

Paying for apps usually comes down to two choices. Pay for a full year upfront and save, or pay monthly and spend more over time. Apple makes that choice easier with a new option that splits a yearly plan into monthly payments, with the same annual price. Annual subscriptions usually come with better pricing, but paying for a full year in one go isn’t always easy, especially for expensive apps. Monthly plans solve that problem, but they cost more. Here’s how the new option from Apple works: You sign up for a yearly subscription The total is divided into 12...

While Dubai is known for its luxury boutiques, budget fashion lovers in the UAE are in for a treat. Primark has officially landed in the country. The popular Irish retailer, known for its wallet-friendly fashion and lifestyle pieces, has already opened two stores in the city. The third store’s launch date has now been confirmed. Primark store at Mall of the Emirates opens on May 21 at 3 PM. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can now shop both locations with the same low prices that made Primark a go-to across Europe. It’s a paradise for affordable pieces,...

Getting around Dubai on a scooter or bike feels quick and easy. Helmet? Sometimes skipped. Quick ride outside the track? Happens. From May 1, that kind of riding will be watched more closely. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police are launching a Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to track how e-scooters and bicycles are used in the city. The unit starts work on May 1, 2026, covering cycling tracks, major roads, and soft mobility zones. Riders can be fined for: Not wearing a helmet or protective gear Riding outside designated tracks Exceeding speed limits Reckless riding Carrying passengers on...

Trying to hit your step goal in Dubai isn’t always easy when most days look like taxi to the mall and straight back home. Whether you’re aiming for 10K steps or just trying to move more, the trick is picking a route that makes you want to keep walking. Here are a few scenic spots where your step count builds up without feeling like effort. 1. Al Marmoom Oasis Tree-lined paths, a clear lake, and wildlife along the way make it easy to stay out longer than planned. You’ll rack up steps without needing to keep checking your phone. If...

Consider this your sign to stop saying “I’ll go next weekend.” Marsa Boulevard is wrapping up this Sunday, May 3. Yes, it may sound a bit cliché, but time is officially running out. Head to Dubai Festival City and you’ll find cafés, pop-ups, and small shops along the Creek. The pop-up only open in the evening, from 6 PM to 12 AM on weekdays and until 1 AM on weekends. One final visit might land you a cup of coffee from WatchHouse or pull you into a fashion pop-up or a beauty takeover. Even if you've been there earlier, it’s...

After a brief pause, skies over Lebanon are seeing more passenger flights again. From April 27, Emirates resumes its service from Dubai to Beirut. The airline is currently operating flights to more than 100 destinations under a limited schedule as it continues rebuilding its network. Beirut is also back on the schedules of airlines like Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Flydubai, and EgyptAir. Earlier this month, Qatar Airways restarted flights to Beirut as well. At the same time, entry rules to Qatar have been updated. Travelers heading to Doha should note that Lebanese passport holders can no longer get a visa...

Matcha in the morning, a workshop in the afternoon, and a Porsche test drive in between. Sounds like a perfect day. You can do exactly that at a new pop-up in Dubai. House of Porsche is back at Paus Club in Al Wasl until May 10. Entry is free, and you’ll find plenty to do during your visit. For a calm reset, join Slow Sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with yoga or sound healing. If you’re in the mood to meet new people, Shared Table takes place on Thursdays, where you dine with strangers and chat. And if matcha is...

If you’ve been waiting for a proper fight night in Dubai, mark May 24. The Professional Fighters League is opening its 2026 MENA season with an event called “Pride of Arabia.” Fighters from 11 countries will step into the cage, including athletes from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE. Expect big names, standout debuts, and a packed fight card. On the Card All eyes on this day will be on Mohammed Yahya as he returns to Dubai. The former UFC fighter will face Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi in a featherweight bout on home soil. If you want...

There are many ways to spend your morning in Dubai, but one of the most energising is to start it with a good run. The city is hosting Tadawi Run 4 UAE on May 2, and everyone is invited to join. This is the first edition of the event, organised by Tadawi Healthcare Group in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. The idea is to encourage more community races and get more people into regular physical activity. The race takes place in Jumeirah and offers two distances: 5km and 10km. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Al Tadawi...