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From screen time to online safety, social media remains a top concern for parents worldwide. The UAE has introduced new age-based restrictions, including a social media ban for children under 15. Here's what is changing. Under the new regulations, children under 15 will not be allowed to create personal social media accounts or use the full features of social media platforms. The restrictions cover: posting content commenting sharing content joining public groups Parents' permission won't make an exception for their child. Users aged 15 and 16 can still use social media, but their accounts will have extra safety measures: Age-appropriate...

A new hand roll bar is heading to the city, and fans of Nikkei cuisine may want to add it to their dining list: Akiro Dubai. Expect hand rolls served straight across the counter, sashimi, nigiri, and Nikkei dishes inspired by the OG restaurants in Spain. The centre of experience is the hand roll counter. Every seat faces the chefs, so guests can watch each dish being prepared in front of them. Beyond the hand rolls, the menu at Akiro Dubai will feature many Nikkei dishes: tuna tiradito, katsu sando, sashimi, and nigiri. This type of cuisine originated in Peru,...

If you're always on the hunt for an unusual dining spot in Dubai, ROOH by Priya deserves a spot on your list. This new restaurant has just opened at Jewel of the Creek, bringing a contemporary take on Indian cuisine. Before opening ROOH in Dubai, Chef Priya Joseph worked in Singapore. At her new spot, classic Indian dishes remain at the heart of the menu, but each of them comes with its own creative touch. Taco Ghee Roast with Mangalorean chicken and curry leaves flavour-packed Pani Puri Himalayan-inspired Thukpa Stuffed Achari Baingan with spiced baby eggplant and slow-cooked tomato sauce...

If you're always looking for a new restaurant to try in Dubai, add this one to your watchlist. ROKA is opening a second location in the city. The popular Japanese dining brand is heading to Palm Jumeirah with a rooftop venue overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. ROKA at Six Senses The Palm Dubai will focus on the same robatayaki experience. If you haven't heard of it, robata grilling uses high heat over charcoal. Many other beloved dishes are expected to be on the menu, including yellowtail sashimi, premium sushi and sashimi selections, and robata-grilled seafood and meats. The...

Abu Dhabi already has plenty of places to cycle outdoors, but late 2026 will bring something completely different. Velodrome Abu Dhabi is coming to Hudayriyat Island and won't be like other cycling venues. The venue will have space for more than 3,500 spectators, along with training facilities, fitness and wellness spaces, and community cycling programmes. If you're wondering what a velodrome looks like, it's a cycling arena with a steeply banked oval track used for track cycling races. You can see an example in the image below. One detail you'll find at Velodrome Abu Dhabi that other places don't have...

Dubai cyclists, get your Strava ready! Your next long ride has a new name on the map: Hessa Street. A new 13.5 km cycling track now stretches from Dubai Hills to Al Sufouh. You’ll ride along Hessa Street, pass Internet City, and follow dedicated cycling paths and bridges, with nothing left to focus on but your performance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Михаил Маслов (@mike_maslov) From longer city routes to family-friendly tracks, there are more tracks to try in Dubai. You can also check out the 13 new routes opened between DIFC and Jumeirah, or plan...

Your next fancy summer plan in Dubai might involve pizza, gelato, and marina views. If Italian vibes are your thing, head to Bvlgari Resort Dubai this summer. La Terrazza is now open at Il Caffé in Jumeira Bay, and you can visit until September 30, 2026. Think of La Terrazza as a truly Italian corner in Dubai. The space has Mediterranean touches, a sheltered terrace, and views over the marina. And of course, the Italian mood shows up on the plate too. It’s already hard to say no to pizza, but La Terrazza makes it even better with an open...

If your child plays Roblox, here’s the update many parents have been waiting for. The popular gaming platform has launched two special account types for kids under 16: Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. Before a game appears in these kids accounts, Roblox checks it closely. By default, games with sensitive issues, social hangouts and free-form drawing features are excluded. Chat settings and parent controls then depend on the child’s age and account type. Let’s see what’s inside Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. Roblox Kids Roblox Kids is for children 5 to 8. For this age group, Roblox keeps the game...

Your Sharjah to Dubai commute could get faster soon. Sharjah has announced plans for a new dual underground tunnel beneath Al Taawun Road, one of the busiest commuter routes between the two emirates. The first details of this huge project are already out. Location: along the route from Al Taawun Street to Al Nahda Bridge in Dubai Traffic plan: two separate underground routes The project focuses on reducing congestion on one of the busiest Sharjah-Dubai commuter corridors. The Al Taawun tunnel should also make trips to Expo Centre Sharjah faster. No opening date has been announced yet. Al Taawun Road...

If you’ve ever thought about swapping the usual summer heat for cool misty mountains and rolling green hills, Oman Air offers you this chance! The airline is launching a new route between Dubai and Salalah, and it might be the easiest way to plan that escape during Khareef season. Starting July 3, 2026, the airline will operate three flights per week, giving travelers a direct link to one of the Gulf’s most unique summer destinations. Khareef season transforms Salalah into a completely different world. Light rain, cool breezes, and fog rolling over the mountains create a setting you wouldn’t normally...