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It's getting hotter in the UAE, and Starbucks says it's bringing clouds for summer. Luckily, they fit inside a cup. The new drinks arrive as the brand celebrates the Frappuccino's 31st birthday, with three new Cloud Frappuccino flavors joining the menu. The "cloud" comes from a new topping that replaces the classic whipped cream with a thick layer of airy flavored cold foam. You can try the new drink in one these flavors: Caramel Mocha Strawberry Matcha Brown Sugar Love a seasonal drink trend? Don't miss Dubai's best ube lattes and the Flame Tree-inspired café creations taking over menus this...

Three of Meta's biggest apps are getting upgrades. Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp now have Plus subscription plans with extra features and customisation options. Let's take a look at what each plan offers and how much it costs. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus: Features and Price Instagram remains one of Meta's most popular apps, and the company is putting most of the new features there. So, what do you get if you decide to upgrade your account? Story rewatch statistics Stories that stay up longer than 24 hours Posting to profiles and highlights without appearing in followers' feeds Super Heart animated...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “once in a blue moon.” On May 31, you can actually see one in the UAE. A rare Blue Moon is about to make an appearance over the UAE this weekend. Your first chance to catch it will be on the evening of May 30. Peak illumination arrives on May 31 at 3:45 AM, during the night from Saturday to Sunday. If you're hoping for a moon in shades of blue, you may be a little disappointed. The name has nothing to do with its appearance. It refers to how rarely the phenomenon occurs, which...

A photo goes viral, everyone starts sharing it, and a few hours later people realise it was fake. AI-edited images and videos can spread misinformation, damage reputations, and create panic very quickly. Manipulated content is getting much harder to spot with the naked eye, but a young UAE researcher may have found a solution. During her master’s studies at Zayed University, Bashayer Al Salami spent time researching digital threats and AI manipulation online. The research later turned into Deepy, a platform that checks uploaded photos, videos, and audio clips and tells users whether the content may have been artificially altered....

If Eid Al Adha for your parents meant spending the whole day moving between relatives’ houses, Gen Z in the UAE probably has a slightly different schedule planned. Right before New Year, we wrote about young people in the UAE choosing concerts, travel, and experiences over traditional gifts. Eid Al Adha now seems to be getting its own Gen Z update too. Let’s take a look at how they are spending the Eid break. Eid prayers, Eidiya, family lunch, and the morning house visits still happen first in a lot of UAE homes. Nobody’s skipping that part. But a lot...

Thinking about a beach holiday, train rides through tea hills, or a tropical escape? Here’s a summer gift from Sri Lanka: tourist ETA is now free for visitors from 40 countries, including GCC nations and India. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) allows to stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Tourists can also enter the country twice within the same 30-day validity period starting from the first arrival date. Anyone planning to stay longer can apply for a visa extension after arrival. All ETA fees paid before May 25 are non-refundable. Countries included in the free Sri Lanka...

There’s that unexplainable feeling when you recognise the scenery in the middle of a high-action movie. If you're watching Jack Ryan: Ghost War, familiar Dubai locations will suddenly appear between chase scenes and tense action. How many spots can you catch before the closing credits? The film premiered on May 20, with John Krasinski returning as Jack Ryan and other big names joining the cast, including Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly. Dubai was one of five cities chosen for filming and steals plenty of attention in the trailer alone. Check it out below, does anything look familiar? The...

You’ve probably already seen Karen Wazen sunglasses somewhere on your feed before: TikTok videos, influencers, or maybe on your favorite celeb. Now it’s your turn to try them on and take the mirror pic, because Karen Wazen Collection just opened its first UAE flagship store inside Dubai Mall. The new boutique opened inside Social District, and the whole place feels made for your camera roll. Mirror walls, shiny metallic corners, huge ceilings, stainless steel details, and a photo booth right inside the store. Honestly, nobody’s leaving without taking at least one pic. The brand first popped up in 2020 with...

For Liverpool fans, Sunday felt like the end of an era. Mohamed Salah officially said goodbye to Liverpool FC after nine remarkable seasons at Anfield, closing one of the most successful chapters in the club’s modern history. The Egyptian forward leaves Liverpool as one of the club’s greatest-ever players. During his time in red, Salah collected nine trophies, including two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League trophy and an FA Cup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc) His final match came against Brentford FC on Sunday, May 24. The game ended in...

Looking for a rooftop spot for Eid week in Dubai? Above Eleven is back just in time for the holiday. The Palm Jumeirah restaurant has recently reopened and will welcome guests from Tuesday, May 26 until Saturday, May 30. So if sunset dinners, cocktails and skyline views are part of your plans, the rooftop is officially back in action. Above Eleven is located 14 floors above West Palm Beach, so your evening comes with views over Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah. But people are not coming only for the skyline. The restaurant is also known for its...