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Oman public holidays 2027 with expected Eid dates, Accession Day, National Day and Isra and Miraj, plus why Oman may move holidays to a Thursday.
Saudi Arabia public holidays 2027 with Founding Day, National Day and expected Eid dates, private sector vs government breaks and long weekends.
The Dream of the Desert train, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury desert train, starts at SAR 86,250 per couple. Routes, suites, inclusions and how to book.
Hajj 2027 Kuwait guide: what the new Kuwait-Saudi agreement covers, Sahel nomination rules, passport validity and the 30 December full refund deadline.
Food & Restaurant
If you have a go-to order from Go! Greek, there’s some good news: the popular Greek street food brand is now available across the UAE on all the major food delivery platforms.…
Dubai does luxury dining well. Everyone knows that. But sometimes all you actually want is a good croissant and a strong coffee. No tasting menu, no reservation drama, just butter and flour…
Food lovers in Dubai can once again enjoy selected dishes for just AED 10 as the popular ’10 Dirham Dish’ promotion returns for Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026. The month-long dining campaign…
Dubai doesn’t really do quiet dining rooms. Walk into any restaurant on this list and you’ll feel it immediately, dramatic lighting, open kitchens pushing out clouds of wok smoke, menus that treat…
Entertainment
Tarek El Sheikh and Abdel Basset Hamouda Dubai concert on 10 November 2026: venue, how to book, and the sha’bi hits and duets to expect on the night.
Max Amini Dubai show is set for Dubai Opera on 22 December 2026. Show times, ticket sale dates, his social media rise and what to expect from his crowd work.
A new documentary tells the story of Ali bin Hassan, the Emirati strongman known across the Arab world as Shamshoun al-Arab, and it premieres in Dubai on Saturday, 31 October.
Bollywood’s biggest awards weekend returns to Yas Island on 22 and 23 January 2027, with tickets for the main ceremony starting at AED 100.
Travel & Vacations
UAE travellers looking for a more affordable European getaway this winter have another option to consider. Wizz Air is returning to Dubai International Airport (DXB) from October 24, 2026, while the low-cost…
Planning a trip from India to Abu Dhabi? Your visa might not cost you anything this year. Abu Dhabi’s tourism authority just rolled out a new programme covering the full UAE entry…
Planning a holiday but worried about your pet? Whether you’re travelling for a few days or several weeks, making the right arrangements for your furry companion is just as important as booking…
One visa. Twelve months. As many Umrah trips as you can fit in. That’s the shift Saudi Arabia just made, and for pilgrims who’ve dreaded the paperwork cycle of applying fresh before…
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