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CRYPTOCURRENCYThe Bitcoin Price Slides to $112K Amid Retail Dump narrative captures the mood of a market where retail enthusiasm has cooled, institutional whales are accumulating, and technical support levels face intense pressure. As someone who remembers the frantic Telegram groups the last time Bitcoin tested levels this low, the sense of unease mixed with opportunity…
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Part of our complete guide to Fashion in the UAE. When I think of Louis Vuitton, I think of Parisian elegance fused with adventure — a brand that began with a teenager walking 400 kilometres on foot and grew into a global symbol of status and craftsmanship. The ultimate history of Louis Vuitton story is…
“Did summer even happen?” As the heat begins to fade and alarm clocks slowly reclaim their place from beach playlists, there’s no denying it — the academic year is around the corner. But just because holiday vibes are winding down doesn’t mean your sense of style should follow suit. With adidas stepping up once again,…
Inside the UAE’s quiet AI revolution: How GPT‑5 is already reshaping the way we work In a tucked-away creative studio in Al Quoz, a marketing director swipes through her Chat GPT 5 interface on a second screen. Her team is preparing a campaign launch for a new F&B brand in Dubai Marina. She doesn’t bark…
How is everything going? Me? Oh, I’ve just been pushing a few games at present, including Donkey Kong Bonanza and hitting a lot of Mario Kart World (Switch 2 has taken over my life), I also really wanted to have a little look and see the upcoming new game releases dropping this August — I…
There’s something magical about discovering a place that feels like a secret. In a city where skyscrapers pierce the desert horizon and every restaurant tries to outdo the last with spectacle, the art of hidden nightlife still thrives. These aren’t just bars—they’re immersive experiences where entry feels like being handed a key to another world.…
Key Facts Headliner: Tom Segura Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai Date: 2 October 2025 — this event has already taken place On 2 October 2025, the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai will erupt in laughter as Tom Segura takes the stage to open the 7th Dubai Comedy Festival. The American comedian, actor, and podcasting juggernaut…
Vans OTW’s latest creative capsule dives deep into gritty, post-industrial textures as SR Studio returns for the third chapter in its boundary-pushing collaboration. Arriving just in time for Fall 2025, the upcoming collection sees the Authentic 44 and Old Skool 36 silhouettes reworked through Sterling Ruby’s artistic lens, bringing back that iconic blend of high-visibility…
📅 June 2026 Note — This Battle of the Sexes exhibition match took place in Dubai in 2025. Aryna Sabalenka continues to be the world’s top-ranked women’s player in 2026. Nick Kyrgios returned to the ATP Tour after injury. For upcoming tennis events in the UAE, check the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (February) and…
DIFC has always had a short memory. Blink and a bar you built your Thursday nights around has become a different bar entirely, sometimes with the same address and a completely different name over the door. We went back through five DIFC venues that regularly come up when people talk about “the old DIFC” to…
Dubai drivers are well acquainted with the ubiquitous toll system that governs access to the city’s busiest roads. Whether navigating rush-hour chaos or heading to the airport, Salik gates are an everyday encounter. However, few realise that precise timing can result in completely toll-free journeys, thanks to what are officially known as Salik free hours.…
Sebastian Maniscalco heads to Abu Dhabi this October, marking his explosive Middle East debut. The American comedy titan brings his record-breaking “It Ain’t Right” tour to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 8 October 2025 — a major moment for fans in the UAE comedy scene. Related: explore our full Yas Island area…
Today’s Prayer Times — Dubai, UAE Loading… Loading prayer times… Calculated using standard astronomical parameters calibrated for the UAE (18.2° Fajr angle, 90-minute fixed Isha interval). For mosque-specific or moon-sighting-adjusted times, cross-check with IACAD. For the official prayer time in Dubai today, use the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) live timetable. It publishes…
