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Parking system in some areas of Dubai is getting smarter. More than 500 kerbside and pole cameras are already active in the city, tracking entry and exit times. Drivers can already spot them in three areas in Dubai: Trade Centre 1 Burj Khalifa Al Corniche The solar-powered cameras can calculate how long a car stays parked, detect parking violations, and support automatic fee payments. The system connects with the Parkin app and Parkin Wallet, allowing drivers to manage payments directly from their phones. The network gives real-time updates, helping drivers find available spaces more easily in busy areas. In addition...

If your usual dinner plans need a little spice, here's something worth clearing your schedule for. Silk Lantern is hosting a limited-time Sri Lankan food festival packed with 10 days of regional dishes, street food favourites, and traditional desserts. From May 15, the restaurant will turn into a culinary trip through Sri Lanka, with dishes inspired by different parts of the island. The menu pulls inspiration from coastal seafood towns, spice-growing regions, royal kitchens, and family recipes passed down through generations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Silk Lantern (@silklanterndxb) Every plate focuses on the flavours Sri...

If you’ve already seen Mama B at food events around Dubai, there’s good news. The Taiwanese favourite finally has a permanent dine-in restaurant in JLT. The spot made a name for itself through pop-ups and local food events, where people lined up for handmade dumplings, comforting noodle bowls, and Taiwanese street-style dishes. Now the brand has a proper space where guests can take their time with the food instead of catching it at a one-day event. The restaurant offers the same dishes that made Mama B popular, including handmade dumplings, crispy potstickers, fluffy meat buns, crispy chicken cutlets, beef noodle...

If you missed the giant glowing moon when it last appeared in Dubai, you’ll soon get another chance to see it. Museum of the Moon returns to the city this May, and the installation will stay on display for more than two weeks. So, if you’re in Dubai during this Eid Al Adha break, there’s plenty of time to stop by. Museum of the Moon is an art object created by UK artist Luke Jerram (on the image below) using detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. The glowing installation is an exact replica of the moon with all the...

Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Emirates Palace could eventually take around 5-8 minutes. And if you’re wondering how, the answer is by air. Archer Aviation has officially started testing its flying taxi in the UAE capital, bringing the seemingly futuristic idea much closer to real trips. Right now, the focus is on testing the aircraft during UAE summer weather. Before passenger flights begin, teams are checking how extreme heat affects the vehicle and cabin conditions. Meanwhile, you can check out first possible vertiport location and planned air routes in the capital. Future flights are expected to include quick...

Dubai Cocktail Week 2026 has taken over ICD Brookfield Place, and honestly, your evening plans for this week are sorted. Seven top bars and restaurants joined this year’s edition, each pouring signature cocktails, limited drinks, and Cocktail Week specials until May 17. Ready to dive in? Here’s where to go and what to order. Your Ticket to Dubai Cocktail Week 2026 Grab a ticket if you want the full Cocktail Week experience. You’ll get half-priced cocktails at participating venues starting from AED 30, plus cocktail-and-bites pairings from AED 60. And here’s the part everyone loves: every ticket also comes with...

If you’ve been thinking about spending a day exploring Sharjah’s museums, May brings a good reason to go. Seven museums in the emirate will open their doors for free as part of International Museum Day celebrations. Sharjah Science Museum Sharjah Aquarium Sharjah Archaeology Museum Bait Al Naboodah Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) Sharjah Maritime Museum Sharjah Heritage Museum Several museums will also host workshops, exhibitions, guided tours, and live performances: May 15 at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn): Guided tours, “Cultural Bridges at Sharjah Fort” workshops, and live music performances May 16 at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization: Museum tours, the “Weaving...

Still haven’t checked off Abu Dhabi’s top museums? Here’s your moment. For three days only, the capital's biggest landmarks are free to enter. From May 16 to 18, you can walk into Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi without paying for a ticket. The free entry is part of International Museum Day, traditionally celebrated in May. The event began in 1977. Now, more than 140 countries mark the occasion, and the 2026 theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” reflects that global connection. Three days, three iconic spots, zero entry cost. Hard to find a...

If you’ve ever struggled to find parking in Musaffah, get ready for a change. Parking in this busy Abu Dhabi district has become paid in 2026. It’ll cost AED 2/hour, and payments can be made via Tamm or Darb apps, or through on-site payment machines. Here are the details: On January 12, sectors M1, M2, M3, M4, and M24, all near Al Rawdah Road, became paid On April 20, sectors M7, M8, M9, M14, and M15 became paid On May 18, sectors M5, M6, M21, M22, and M23 become paid There will also be designated parking spaces for people of...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended Bus On Demand service to 4 new neighborhoods, making it even easier for residents and visitors to get around. This expansion comes as a response to growing demand for affordable and flexible public transport in the city. Al Qusais Al Warqa’a Dubai Investments Park Jumeirah Village Circle Now, Bus On Demand service operates in 17 areas in the city, including: Al Barsha 1, 2, and 3 Al Nahda Al Karama Al Rigga Business Bay Barsha Heights Downtown Dubai Dubai Academic City Dubai Silicon Oasis Oud Metha Port Saeed How to Book a...