Author: Bilal Ahmed

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.

Kuwait Airport photography rules now ban staff from filming work areas and security points. What the new circular covers and what it means for travellers.

The F1 season finale returns to Yas Marina from 4 to 6 December. Here is the session timetable in UAE time, official ticket prices, the Yasalam concert line-up and how to reach the circuit.

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.

Dubai-based model and dentistry student Hadis Sattari has won Miss Global Middle East 2026 and Miss People’s Choice in Thailand, finishing in the top 12.

The Dubai Fitness Challenge returns on October 31, and this is its 10th edition. The idea hasn’t changed since 2017: 30 minutes of movement a day, for 30 days. Walk, run, cycle, play a sport or join a class. Nobody’s checking which one you pick. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched it, and more than 16 million people have taken part across the first nine editions. That’s a lot of trainers hitting the pavement. This year there are three free Fitness Villages and over 23 Community Fitness Hubs, with thousands of activities pitched…

Eid Al Etihad closes out the UAE’s 2026 holiday calendar, and with a bit of smart planning, two days off can stretch into more than a week away from your desk. Whether you’ve got one leave day left or three, there’s a version of this that works. What The Official Break Looks Like National Day is a two-day public holiday, falling on December 2 and 3 for both public and private sectors. This year, that’s a Wednesday and Thursday. That midweek placement is the awkward part. It breaks up the week without giving you a proper long weekend, which is…

Every parent knows the feeling. It’s 2 PM, the energy levels at home are somewhere near volcanic, and the heat outside rules out the park. Dubai has an answer. Quite a few, actually. The city is packed with air-conditioned play spaces where kids can climb, crawl, bounce and burn through that endless supply of energy. Some are pure fun. Others sneak in a bit of learning, which is a nice bonus nobody has to announce to the children. Here are eleven worth knowing about. Abracadabra A brand-new arrival in Al Quoz, and a handy one for summer holiday plans. Climbing…

The gates are open again. Dubai Safari Park welcomed visitors back on Monday, October 12, kicking off its eighth season with a packed opening week timed neatly to the school mid-term break. Families looking for something to do with restless kids this week now have an easy answer. The “Wildest Opening Week” Running October 12 to 18, the opening celebration centres on the African Village Plaza Area, where the Little Explorers’ Base Camp operates daily from 10am to 6pm. It’s built for younger visitors, and it’s more hands-on than you’d expect. At the Wild Creations Clay Station, kids pick an…

October has officially turned pink across the UAE, and this year, you can support breast cancer awareness while enjoying everything from Italian brunches and Japanese desserts to pink mocktails and limited-edition treats. Restaurants and dining destinations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are joining Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special menus and promotions, with portions of selected sales going towards cancer research and community initiatives. So, if you’re looking for a reason to book that brunch, try a new dessert, or simply enjoy a meal with a little more meaning, these Pinktober deals are worth knowing about. And while you’re at…