Author: Bilal Ahmed

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. Previously associated mainly with Deliveroo, the Kitopi-owned brand has now expanded its delivery presence to platforms including Noon Food, Careem, Keeta and Talabat, alongside Deliveroo. That means whether you’re ordering lunch in Dubai, dinner in Abu Dhabi or looking for a quick Greek fix in Sharjah, you have more ways to get your favourite dishes delivered. Go! Greek Is Now On More UAE Delivery Apps Go! Greek has…

Engines revving. Lights flashing. That final checkered flag closing out another F1 season. It’s back. And this time, tickets go live Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at 11 PM. Whether you’re there for the corner-by-corner overtakes, the after-race concerts, or just the atmosphere of thousands of fans losing their minds together, there’s a ticket tier built for you. Just don’t wait around. Picking Your Grandstand Actually Matters Here’s something people underestimate. Abu Dhabi’s circuit offers multiple grandstands, each delivering a completely different view of the race. Some sit near the start/finish line. Others put you right at the corners where overtakes…

Heading back Afterthe summer holidays? Your Nol card doesn’t need to sit forgotten in your bag while you’re gone. During summer season, Residents pack up, fly out, and leave behind entire lives for weeks at a time. Somewhere in that shuffle, the humble Nol card gets left in a drawer, balance untouched, slowly creeping toward expiry. Here’s the thing, you don’t have to let that happen. You can actually get your money back. Cash refund, straight up. Didn’t know that was an option? Most people don’t. Let’s fix that. Before You Ditch The Card Entirely Quick pause here. Don’t throw…

Let’s be honest, if you haven’t played padel yet, are you even living in Dubai? The sport’s basically taken over the city. Every corner has a club, a competition, a group chat dedicated to finding a fourth player. And there’s a reason for that. But summer’s here. The heat’s climbing, the humidity’s worse, and outdoor courts start feeling less like fun and more like punishment. Time to move indoors. The good news? Dubai’s indoor padel scene isn’t just functional, it’s genuinely stylish. Here are five spots worth booking, each with its own look and its own vibe. 1) The Lob…

Forget the mega-malls for a second. Dubai’s next wave of retail isn’t about record-breaking size. It’s about convenience, five community malls landing across the city, built to serve the neighborhoods around them rather than draw crowds from across the emirate. Nad Al Sheba, Jumeirah, The Villa, Liwan, Sobha Hartland. That’s where the action is this year. The Grand At Nad Al Sheba Gardens Shamal Holding kicks things off first, with phased openings starting August 19, 2026. Waitrose and Partners anchors the launch, marking its first supermarket in Nad Al Sheba. Alongside it, MMI, Heart Cottage Lane, Maple Bear Nursery, Al…

Is your usual weekend Friday and Saturday? Then the UAE’s upcoming Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH Birthday holiday may leave you wondering whether you get an extra day off. The occasion falls on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. However, the UAE Cabinet has moved the public holiday for the private and public sectors to Friday, August 28, 2026. That means some employees will see the public holiday coincide with their regular weekly rest day. So, does that mean you automatically get another paid day off? Not necessarily! Under the UAE’s current employment rules, a public holiday that falls on your weekly rest day…

Dubai has a reputation for draining wallets. Fair enough, most of the time. But this city also hides a stubborn streak of free entertainment, and August is the perfect month to hunt it down. Prehistoric skeletons. Vintage cars. Laser shows over water. None of it costs a Dirham. So if the heat has you trapped indoors, or you just want to see a side of Dubai that doesn’t involve a receipt, here’s where to go. 1.Wander Al Quoz’s Antique Museum Brass milk barrels. Shell-covered jewellery boxes. Papyrus prints. The Antique Museum feels less like a gallery and more like someone’s…

Dubai summers have a way of turning “let’s go to the park” into a non-starter by 9am. Anyone raising kids here learns this fast. Indoor play spaces aren’t a nice-to-have. They’re survival infrastructure for the six or so months when stepping outside feels like opening an oven door. Here’s the good part. Most of Dubai’s malls have leaned hard into this reality, building genuinely solid play areas that don’t require a small mortgage to actually enjoy. Five spots keep showing up on parents’ go-to lists, and all of them sit toward the more affordable end of the family entertainment scene.…

Studying in Dubai can be expensive, but your student ID could help you save hundreds of dirhams throughout the year. From cheaper public transport and discounted flights to technology, fashion and entertainment, several brands offer student discounts in Dubai for eligible learners. Whether you’re commuting to university, upgrading your laptop or planning a weekend outing with friends, here’s a roundup of some of the best student discounts available in Dubai. Note: Offers, eligibility criteria and terms may change over time. Students should always verify the latest promotions directly with the provider before making a purchase. 1. Save 50% on Dubai…

Something big is happening at Mall of the Emirates. And it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The mall is mid-way through a massive transformation.  more than 100 new stores and reimagined spaces are set to reshape the space over the coming years. Ambitious doesn’t quite cover it. But here’s the part worth paying attention to right now. A fresh wave of stores and restaurants is confirmed to land before the end of 2026, and a few of them are making their Dubai debut entirely. Here’s what’s coming. Nike Also Read: Five New Malls Set To Open Across Dubai in 2026:…