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More supportive initiatives for UAE residents continue to appear this month, and one of them comes from Fazaa. The program has announced a special offer for UAE families: free discount memberships available during 2026 as a part of the Year of the Family. Resident families in the UAE can apply and use the membership to access discounts and services across everyday spending, travel, and entertainment. To qualify, the household must include at least one child. The free discount membership will remain active throughout the Year of the Family 2026 and will expire at the end of the year. View this...

If you like keeping a list of places around Dubai where pets are welcome, here’s a new address to note for the future. Pawdy Neighbours has opened in Downtown as a pet-friendly restaurant with dog spa and daycare. The concept works a little differently from a typical pet-friendly café. At Pawdy Neighbours, your dog can check into a boutique-style hotel, spend time at a supervised day club, or visit the grooming spa while you sit down at the restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Whiskey (@whiskeynotbrandy) There’s indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the hotel and spa...

Here’s another place you might want to keep on your radar for future outings in Dubai. Duck & Rice, a London restaurant known for blending British pub culture with Cantonese cooking, opens soon at DIFC Square. Here, pints and cocktails are served with roast duck and dim sum: a mix that feels a little different from the usual dining options but will surely captivate your heart. Among the dishes you’ll find famous Duck & Rice, served with Cantonese roast duck, jasmine rice, and fresh cucumber. The Cantonese House Roast Duck is another standout option to save room for. View this...

Sometimes the nicest way to spend an hour is simply sitting somewhere calm with a book. No notifications, no pressure to socialize; just a quiet moment to read. And since March is officially celebrated as the Month of Reading in the UAE, it’s a good moment to notice some of the local reading communities. One of the most appealing formats is Silent Book Club. The community started years ago and has gradually grown into a global network with local clubs in more than 60 countries. For readers in the UAE, there are currently two Silent Book Club communities you can...

Sometimes we reach for our phones without even thinking. A quick check of messages turns into a scroll through news, videos, or social media. In the modern world, that habit has become part of everyday life. Every now and then, though, swapping the phone for a book can gently change the rhythm of the day. It’s one of the reasons why reading matters, even when most information now lives on screens. Here are five reasons to pick up a book instead of a phone. 1. Reading Slows Down the Mind Phones are designed for speed: notifications, short clips, and endless...

If you live in Wasl Village or visit the area often, there’s a small update that may affect your daily routine. A new paid parking zone has been introduced in the area, operating under code 248W. Signs are already installed across the neighborhood, so residents and visitors can easily recognize the designated spaces. The parking system operates 24/7. Here's are hourly parking fees in Wasl Village (248W): 30 minutes = AED 2 1 hour = AED 4 2 hours = AED 8 3 hours = AED 12 4 hours = AED 16 Wasl Village falls into higher-tariff zone, which typically...

A quick heads-up in case you feel like planning a day out with friends or family during this school break. A few popular attractions in Dubai are offering free tickets and special offers, so it’s good to know what’s available and maybe save a few ideas for later plans. From sky-high pools and beach resorts to playful art spaces and waterparks, here are 5 Dubai attractions with free tickets and offers available this March. 1. Aquaventure World One of Dubai’s largest waterparks, known for its record-breaking slides, river rides and wide beachfront at Atlantis, The Palm. Offer: Limited number of...

If you enjoy discovering new dessert spots, there’s another one to keep on your radar for future outings. Cake & Bubbles, the famous patisserie and Champagne bar from London, has plans to open soon in Dubai at DIFC Square. The idea behind the concept by Spanish chef Albert Adrià is simple and a little indulgent: refined desserts paired with a glass of sparkling wine. The first Cake & Bubbles opened inside Hotel Café Royal in London and quickly built a following for that exact combination. Some of the sweet creations that made the concept popular are expected to appear in...

You already know that there’s nothing typical at Alserkal Avenue, and the latest concept that has just opened there only proves that. Gooder brings a truly unique vibe to the area, combining an indoor skate park with a cozy café. Just keeping you in the loop in case you feel like changing the vibe a little this weekend. The skate park will stay open year-round, so when Dubai’s heat kicks in, you’ll know exactly where to come to keep riding and practicing. There’s also a Moroccan-inspired café. With a central fountain and plenty of plants, it feels a bit like...

If your child has been asking to use WhatsApp, a new feature coming in the next few months may ease the concerns about the safety of the app. WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for kids under 13. The feature lets younger users stay in touch with family and friends while parents keep control over the account’s privacy and communication settings. How Parent-managed WhatsApp Accounts Work With this feature, a parent or guardian can create and supervise the account for a kids under 13. Only adults aged 18 or older can manage the setup. Here's what parents can manage: decide who is...