If there’s one event changing what it means to celebrate Halloween in the UAE, it’s Geek Community Day Dubai. Returning this November for its third and biggest edition yet, Rove Hotels and Hobby Nation are turning Rove Downtown into a playground where dragons, Jedi, and Marvel heroes walk side by side. Forget pumpkins and cobwebs…
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Dubai fell hard for Japanese food, and date night followed Ask anyone who’s been dating in Dubai for more than a year where they’re taking someone new and there’s a decent chance the answer involves a robata grill, a sake list, or a chef slicing something raw and expensive three feet away. Japanese restaurants have…
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Dubai is once again rewriting the rules of global aviation. In a move of unprecedented scale and ambition, the emirate has officially launched a plan to relocate all operations from the world’s busiest international hub, Dubai International Airport (DXB), to a new, colossal megaproject at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). This isn’t just an expansion;…
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What To Know The Return of an Icon Few names in music carry the weight of Amr Diab. Known across the Arab world and beyond as “Al Hadaba” (The Hill), he has been a cultural cornerstone for decades. On 1 November 2025, he returns to Dubai for what promises to be one of the year’s…
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What To Know The future of human optimisation will take centre stage at the World Biohack Summit 2025 in Dubai. Hosted at the luxurious JW Marriott, Marina, this event is designed to unlock human potential through biohacking innovations focused on longevity, peak performance, mental wellbeing, recovery, and age reversal. It is set to be one…
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Yes—Zero Gravity Dubai’s original Dubai Marina venue is closed. As of 29 July 2026, the brand has not publicly confirmed the address or opening date of its promised new beachfront location. Zero Gravity’s official messaging says a refreshed experience is coming, while Visit Dubai marks the venue closed until further notice. Do not travel to…
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What To Know The desert is calling, and on October 4, 2025, it will answer with hypnotic rhythm. Boris Brejcha takes over the Tomorrowland Amare Stage at Terra Solis Dubai, bringing his futuristic “high-tech minimal” sound to the heart of the UAE. For one night only, the vast desert sky becomes the ceiling of a…
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Dubai does not really have an off-season for poolside lunches, but 2026 has reshuffled the line-up a little: one skypool went dark for a refurbishment, a couple of hotel pools quietly bumped their rates, and the gap between “restaurant with a nice pool” and “beach club that happens to serve food” has gotten wider. This…
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J Balvin in Dubai is finally happening—the Colombian reggaeton superstar makes his UAE debut at UNTOLD Dubai 2025. After years of regional fans travelling internationally to catch his shows, J Balvin represents the biggest Latin music event the Middle East has ever witnessed. The 35-million-record-selling artist headlines UNTOLD Dubai from 6th-9th November 2025 at Dubai…
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The Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) Insurance Scheme is one of the UAE’s most significant social protection initiatives, designed to provide temporary financial relief to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. If you work in the private sector or federal government and face sudden unemployment, understanding the claim process is…
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How to get your Emirates ID faster is the goal for every resident in 2025. You want a clean plan. You want zero drama, and you want a card that arrives without delays. This guide gives you the steps that work right now. I tested each step against current rules and service updates. I also…
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The morning rush through Sheikh Zayed Road tells the complete story of Dubai traffic heating up. Millions of vehicles pulse through the city’s arteries daily, creating queues that stretch from Sharjah’s residential developments to Downtown’s gleaming towers. Your frustrating commute isn’t imagination – it’s statistical reality backed by overwhelming numbers. The UAE registered nearly 390,000…
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