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If you drive regularly in Abu Dhabi, a small change is coming that you’ll notice pretty quickly. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has added two new toll gates to the Darb system. Both will start operating on May 4, 2026. Here’s where you’ll find them: Al Qurm Toll GateLocated on Wahat Al Karama Street, covering both the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street Ghantoot Toll GateLocated on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot Both toll gates will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fee is AED...

A waterpark day sounds fun. With comfort and privacy, it hits different. Yas Waterworld brings back its women-only Fridays starting April 24. For the entire day, from 10 AM to 8 PM, you'll be surrounded by women only, including the park team and DJs. More than 70 rides and attractions are waiting, so you can go straight to the big slides or take it slow by the lazy river and pool areas. Yas Waterworld has opened 11 new rides this April, so if you haven’t tried them yet, now’s your moment to jump in. During Yas Ladies, there’s no need...

Ever thought about working out inside a museum? In Dubai, you can now do exactly that. Museum of the Future has teamed up with Longevity Hub to host a limited series of fitness sessions. For three weeks only, you can join Lagree classes inside one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. If you’re expecting a gentle stretch, Lagree will find muscles you forgot about and remind you the next day. It’s a high-intensity workout on a Megaformer machine, with slow, controlled movements that work muscles deeply without putting heavy strain on joints. All classes happen inside Earth Dreams on Level...

If you’ve been thinking about getting out this weekend, here’s something to check out. The Ripe Market is back this Friday, April 24, and this edition is very special. You now get an extra day to visit each week, with the market open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More good news: entry and parking are free this time, so you can walk in, look around, and stay as long as you like without thinking about fees. Apart from these few updates, it’s still the same Ripe Market people keep coming back to. You move between stalls run by local brands,...

Tired of doing everything on your own? Dubai has plenty of ways to meet people without forcing awkward introductions. From padel courts to pottery classes, social activities are everywhere right now. We already covered running clubs you can join for free in April 2026. Here are other options that are just as easy to get into. Padel and Fitness Clubs in Dubai ISD Padel One of the most popular sports right now. Even if your friends aren’t into it, you can join games with other players. At ISD Padel, you can play any time of year (indoor and outdoor courts...

In just six years, the number of metro lines in Dubai will double. Blue Line hasn’t even opened yet, and a fourth line is already on the way. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new transport project, Gold Line. Here’s what to know about the route and connections. If you’re wondering where to switch between lines, here are the first connections announced: Red Line at Business Bay and Jumeirah Golf Estates Green Line at Al Ghubaiba Etihad Rail at Meydan and Jumeirah Golf Estates You can read more Etihad Rail and its stations here. Gold Line will...

If you like training outdoors with a view, Abu Dhabi has a big surprise coming your way. Oxygen Sports Garden is coming up near Western Mangrove Canal, surrounded by coastal views and greenery. The location already attracts people for walks, and soon it will also include one of the largest fitness spaces in the region. The development covers more than 118,000 sqm. Plans include a premium men’s club, a fully equipped ladies’ club, and outdoor training areas along the coast. You’ll be able to move between indoor facilities and open-air areas depending on the time of day or type of...

After Dubai and Abu Dhabi had their moment with viral chocolate brands, it’s now Sharjah’s moment to shine. Qand is a premium chocolate and confectionery line made with organic ingredients. The brand will focus on ingredients grown and produced locally. The base of each product comes from things we all know and love know: dates, fruits, and honey. Milk from Mleiha is part of the recipes, giving the chocolate a distinctly local base. The word “Qand” comes from an old term used for crystallised sugar, with roots tracing back to Sanskrit, then Persian, and later into Arabic. Wondering what Sharjah’s...

You’ll want to keep an eye on the capital this June. More than 1,000 athletes are heading to Abu Dhabi for the second edition of the UAE Games for People of Determination, and the schedule already looks packed. The program of Special Olympics UAE Games 2026 covers both team and individual sports: Men’s basketball 3×3 women’s basketball Football Badminton Powerlifting Bocce Bowling The opening happens in Dubai with artistic and rhythmic gymnastics at Wellfit Gymnastics Academy in Circle Mall. After that, the competition moves to Abu Dhabi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Special Olympics UAE (@specialolympicsuae)...

Dubai isn’t slowing down on infrastructure. With so many projects already in the works, another one is now being planned, and it sounds impressive. A 55-kilometre metro line may soon connect Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The proposed Airport Express Line would create a direct link between the two hub, with a few stops along the way. Here are the first details. The route would start from the existing Red Line at DXB and pass through: Al Jaddaf Along Al Khail Road A new station at Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) DWC Read more about the...