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If the kids get bored after a few days of summer holidays, take them to Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival. The brand-new event opens on July 6 with more than 3,000 activities, workshops and sports sessions inside a fully air-conditioned venue. The event is open to kids aged 6 to 18. One minute, your child can be trying an AI challenge. The next, they could be on a skating rink, a football pitch, or even riding a camel. Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival features educational zones, sports facilities, and even entertainment areas. The AI and Innovation World pavilion is one of the...

If your days have suddenly started revolving around kick-off times, you're not alone. The biggest World Cup in history is in full swing, with 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Round of 32 is done, and only 16 teams remain in the race for the trophy. The Round of 16 is up next, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze final, and the championship match. Here's the complete schedule with every confirmed fixture so far. World Cup 2026: Round of 16 Schedule This round features the 16 teams, with eight matches deciding who reaches the...

Looking for an easy way to stay active without stepping into the summer heat? Ibn Battuta Mall has turned a regular shopping trip into a walking challenge where every step can earn you rewards. The new 12K Walk to Unlock campaign until August 1 lets you collect rewards simply by walking through the mall. Here's how it works: Download Fitze app Join the Ibn Battuta Mall 12K Walk to Unlock challenge Walk through the mall's six themed courts: China, Egypt, India, Persia, Tunisia, and Andalusia Unlock rewards at 6K, 8K, 10K, and 12K steps, with the biggest reward waiting at...

If you're looking for the perfect excuse to eat more chocolate, World Chocolate Day on July 7 is it. Dubai cafés and restaurants are marking the occasion with everything from rich cakes and molten desserts to custom chocolate drinks. Whether you're after a sweet treat or planning a dessert stop with friends, here are 6 places to visit. Jun's Jun's has turned one of its best-known desserts into a smaller version. The seasonal Chocolate Dulce Little Cake layers gluten-free chocolate sponge with dulce diplomat, almond praline, vanilla mousse, sea salt caramel, and burnt milk crumbs for a dessert packed with...

Following the social media ban for children under 15, another change for families is coming in the UAE. The country is introducing national standards for children's media content. They will cover social media, digital platforms, books, films, music, and other artistic and media content. The National Media Authority will introduce two new measures: National media content standards guide for children that will explain what content is considered suitable for different age groups and will apply to media organisations, digital platforms, and content creators. Age classification policy. Similar to film age ratings, but covering social media, digital platforms, books, music, and...

If you’re thinking about escaping summer in Dubai, you may want to pause your plans. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 is back with two full months of deals, events, and things to do that actually make staying in the city worth it. Details are out, so you can start planning your summer events and activities in the city. When Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 starts DSS 2026 will take place from July 2 to August 30, 2026. That’s nearly two months of non-stop offers, events, and summer activities in Dubai. What to expect during Dubai Summer Surprises Deals you’ll actually use...

Las Vegas vibes are coming to Dubai. The city is getting its own Vegas-inspired resort, and three famous hotel brands are coming with it: MGM Dubai, Bellagio and Aria. If you're wondering when it opens and what you'll find there, here's everything revealed so far. The new destination will be located on an artificial island just off Umm Suqeim, near Burj Al Arab and Kite Beach. Early plans for this project include a beach club, waterfront leisure areas, museums, adventure zones, shops, restaurants, hotel villas, and a 110-metre entertainment tower. Here's what has been revealed about each hotel so far:...

School holidays are almost here, and Abu Dhabi has plenty of ways to keep kids busy, active, and learning something new. DCT Abu Dhabi’s summer camp programme includes options for museums, art, movement, heritage, crafts, and activities. All camps are open to children aged 5 to 14. Each camp costs AED 500 per child per week, with multiple-week discounts available. 1. The Story of Us For kids who ask a lot of questions. Children move between three museums: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Zayed National Museum. Campers also visit teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, where digital artworks...

YouTube just gave parents in MENA more control over what kids watch. The platform has launched supervised kid accounts in the region. Let’s take a look at what changed. What Are YouTube Kid Accounts? YouTube supervised kid accounts let parents manage a child’s viewing experience from inside the app. Creating content or writing comments from such accounts is impossible. Additionally, autoplay is switched off, so videos will not keep playing one after another. Personal ad targeting is not allowed on supervised kid accounts. YouTube already has supervised teen accounts in the region. Parents and teens can link accounts, and parents...

Planning a trip to Kenya? Emirates has added a third daily flight between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (NBO). Emirates has been flying between the two cities since 1995 and has carried more than six million passengers over the past three decades. The new service comes with convenient timings for both holidays and business trips. Flight schedule (local time): Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO): departs 1:20 AM, arrives 5:25 AM Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB): departs 7:10 AM, arrives 1:15 PM The early morning arrival in Nairobi provides more time to continue the journey...