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Things to do in Sharjah in November 2026, including the book fair, Majid Al Muhandis in Khorfakkan, Perform Sharjah, the Calligraphy Biennial and free events.
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.
Qatar National Day 2026 holiday falls on Friday 18 December. What private sector and government employees can expect, and the likely long weekend.
DP World Tour Championship 2026 runs 12 to 15 November in Dubai. Ticket prices, free Thursday entry, parking, gate times and what to bring.
Food & Restaurant
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…
While iftar gets most of the attention, the real magic happens late at night – when families, friends and night owls gather to eat suhoor, the pre-dawn meal eaten before Fajr prayer.…
Entertainment
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.
Music fans in Dubai can look forward to an evening of Qawwali, Sufi melodies and South Asian musical classics as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shah Zaman Ali Khan bring the Once…
Travel & Vacations
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…
Dubai residents now have a new reason to encourage family and friends overseas to visit the emirate. Through the newly launched “A Dubai Invite” programme, eligible residents can receive travel and lifestyle…
Stand at the base of the Burj Khalifa and crane your neck up. Really up. The building disappears into the clouds before you find the top. And somewhere in that moment, you…
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