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April is a good month to get back into running. If doing it alone doesn't quite work, there are several run clubs in Dubai hosting weekly meet-ups you can join. All of them are free to join, though some require a quick sign-up. 1. GymNation x Solutions Group Social Run Club Series Participants meet every Thursday evening in April 2026 at The Garden Project for a 5km run, followed by food, music, and time to hang out. Drinks and pizza are included after the run. More details and how to join here. If you have not been to The Garden...

Not every day you get to live out an F1 moment on the actual track. Right now in Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit is making that a bit more within reach, with reduced prices on driving, karting, and behind-the-scenes tours. Yas Young Driver Experience Drive a real Caterham on the circuit, no licence required. Price reduced to AED 850 until April 30. The experience is open to ages 14+. Drift Taxi & Wolf Tornado rides Be right in the action as a professional driver pushes the car through high-speed drifts and laps. Drift Taxi focuses on controlled slides, while Wolf...

Living in Dubai has its perks, but getting around the city still comes with daily costs: tolls, paid parking, and metro fares. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now lowering some of those costs for specific groups. RTA introduced transport discounts and fee exemptions under the “Family First” programme. Here are the groups who can benefit: Senior Emirati citizens: no Salik toll fees and no public parking charges Citizens and students: discounted public transport fares Taxi drivers: 50% reduction in fares and driver licensing fees People of determination: exemption from Salik, parking fees, public transport fares, and vehicle registration...

Kindness takes many forms, and every good gesture matters. This Friday, Costa Coffee UAE is supporting the people who protect the country. On April 3, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters can get a complimentary barista-made drink at participating Costa Coffee stores across the UAE. The gesture follows a challenging period, when military teams, police forces, and firefighters are keeping daily life running safely. Costa Coffee UAE describes the offer as a simple way to give something back. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Costa Coffee UAE (@costacoffeeuae) Here’s how to get a free drink from Costa...

If you're after a truly personalised dining experience in Dubai, Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia should be on your list. There’s no menu: instead, everything is built around your taste. You arrive at Jumeirah Al Qasr and step onto an abra that moves through the waterways. By the time you reach the restaurant, the usual rush of deciding what to eat is already out of the picture. There’s no menu waiting at the table. Instead, you’re asked what you enjoy and how far you’re willing to go outside your usual choices. From there, the kitchen takes over. The chefs build a...

Using AI for a business solution often means working with different teams: one to analyse data, another to build models, and another to run them. Sharjah’s new AI Hub brings all of that into one place. It has opened to help companies move from an initial idea to a working solution without splitting the process across multiple providers. In 2026, the UAE ranked third globally for AI adoption. The newly opened hub supports that level of use by giving companies the tools and infrastructure to build and run AI in one place. The hub combines technical expertise, tools, and computing...

If you’ve been meaning to try one of Dubai’s most talked-about tasting menus, you have until April 15 to do it. Until this date, Avatara is offering its 17-course vegetarian tasting menu for AED 375/person. The restaurant, located in Dubai Hills Estate, holds one MICHELIN Star and is the world’s first and only vegetarian Indian fine-dining experience. Each course focuses on one main ingredient and presents it in different forms, textures, or temperatures. Here are some dishes you can try as a part of this limited-time offer: Starters Yogurt with butter bonbon and popping sugar Wasabi greens with coral cookie...

If you’re balancing work with school runs or nursery drop-offs, Sharjah has introduced a new option that could make daily schedules easier to manage. The emirate has activated a remote work system for female government employees who have children enrolled in public or private schools or nurseries. The system is designed to support working mothers while maintaining day-to-day operations across government entities. It also aligns with the announced Year of the Family in the UAE. The system does not apply automatically across all roles. Senior management in each government department in Sharjah has been given the authority to decide where...

If you live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, there's a good reason to be proud. The latest Smart City Index is out and it puts both cities in the top 10 of the global list. In 2026, Dubai is placed sixth and Abu Dhabi came in tenth out of 148 cities. According to the report, the UAE stands out for combining government-led investment in digital technology with strong public services. The IMD Smart City Index measures cities across five main areas: health and safety mobility urban activities opportunities in work and education governance Public surveys are also part of the...

The legendary Scorpions were set to bring their “Coming Home — 60 Years of Scorpions” world tour to Abu Dhabi. The tour has now been cancelled, and the Abu Dhabi show will no longer take place. It would have been more than just a concert. From the iconic Wind of Change to Rock You Like a Hurricane, Scorpions’ sound has crossed decades and borders, making this anniversary tour one many were looking forward to. For now, it’s one to keep on your radar. If anything changes or new dates are announced, we’ll be sure to update you. Rock Legends That...