For families in Dubai and across the UAE, a new immersive experience is coming that’s specifically tailored for the little ones: Booba World, set to open in First Avenue Mall, Jumeirah, in early 2026. Booba World is based on the widely popular animated series Booba, aimed at children aged roughly 2-8 years, known for non-dialogue comedy, imaginative adventures, and visual storytelling. The attraction will begin with “Booba’s Attic,” a themed entry-zone that leads children through a magical wardrobe into a universe reflecting scenes from the show. Guests can expect multiple activity and play zones, interactive exhibits, themed merchandise, snack and café

The Dubai Urban Tech District, being developed by URB in Al Jaddaf, is one of the UAE’s most forward-looking projects a zero carbon, tech-integrated district designed to foster innovation and green living. With about 140,000 square metres of built-up area, it will create some 4,000 jobs across green urban tech, education, research, training, and business incubation. What sets this district apart is its ambition not just to build buildings, but to build ecosystems. The plan includes net zero carbon operations, onsite urban farming, renewable solar farms, passive and active sustainable design, and tech-enabled infrastructure such as smart systems, IoT, and high

Dubai continues to push the boundaries of skyscraper architecture with Uptown Dubai Tower 1, also known as Burj 2020, scheduled to break ground on October 12, 2025. Located in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), this mega tall skyscraper is set to rise to 711 meters and encompass 115 floors. When completed (projects estimate around 2030), it will be among the tallest structures in the UAE, blending commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential uses in one soaring vertical community. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture for DMCC, the tower reflects Dubai’s ambition to remain at the forefront of global urbanism and iconic

With cooler weather rolling in and the city buzzing again, October is the month when Dubai’s social calendar kicks into high gear. From cultural favourites to health and wellness gatherings, here are five highlights you won’t want to miss. Global Village Reopens (October 23 – April 2026) Dubai’s most popular seasonal attraction, Global Village, returns this month, bringing with it a world of food, culture, and entertainment. With more than 80 pavilions representing different countries, it’s a chance to taste authentic dishes, shop for handicrafts, and catch dazzling live performances. Families love the mix of carnival rides and street food, while groups

DREAM Dubai, the city’s most celebrated immersive dinner-and-show destination, ignites the stage once again with its ninth season, Caliente! The name says it all—Caliente means “hot”—and this season is built on energy, colour, rhythm, and passion. The production turns up the tempo with a high-energy blend of Latin flair, breathtaking performances, and a refreshed fine-dining journey that awakens every sense. Audiences are invited into a world where artistry knows no limits. The stage pulses with energy as a roller-skating duo, Sky Skaters, fresh from their appearance on America’s Got Talent 2025, deliver a heart-stopping aerial routine never before seen in Dubai.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Activate is excited to announce an exciting lineup of activities throughout the month of October in partnership with lululemon, FitnGlam, and Medcare Medical Centre, City Centre Mirdif. Ladies-Only Sessions Activate is bringing back its ladies-only sessions on Thursday, 09 October and 23 October. Hot on the heels of the sell-out success during Emirati Women’s Day, Activate will be exclusively open to female guests from 06:00-09:00 p.m., so you can enjoy the world’s first active gaming experience all to yourselves. Swap your stilettos for sneakers and run, jump, dodge, and play your way across 9 game rooms,

International entrepreneur and spiritual teacher David Ghiyam will take center stage at the Burj Khalifa on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with Manifesting Your Soul’s Destiny, a rare one-day event bringing his acclaimed teachings to the Middle East for the first time. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the immersive seminar offers more than inspiration. It is a full-day intensive designed to unlock breakthroughs in love, prosperity, relationships, and self-realization. With live demonstrations, interactive Q&A, and original content created specifically for Dubai, attendees will leave with practical tools to overcome personal barriers and manifest lasting change. Ghiyam is co-founder of MaryRuth’s, one

Dubai is set to take wellness and recreation to a whole new level with Therme Dubai, a sprawling resort located in Zabeel Park. Designed as a mega wellness and indoor waterpark destination, the resort combines relaxation, adventure, and entertainment under one roof. While the official opening is projected in the coming years, anticipation is high for what is expected to be one of the UAE’s most ambitious leisure projects. Therme Dubai will feature thermal pools, hydrotherapy zones, and specialized wellness areas designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. The indoor waterpark offers thrilling slides, interactive play zones, and adventure pools for

Dubai continues to redefine luxury and architectural ambition with the upcoming Ciel Dubai Marina, set to open by the end of 2025. Towering 82 floors high, this skyscraper is set to become the tallest hotel-only building in the world, housing 1,042 rooms and a range of world-class amenities. Located in the iconic Dubai Marina, Ciel promises to offer guests unparalleled views, cutting-edge design, and a luxurious hospitality experience that matches the city’s global reputation for extravagance. The hotel’s design focuses on elegance, modernity, and sustainability. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the marina, the Persian Gulf, and the Dubai skyline, while

On October 1, 2025, one of Dubai’s most iconic spectacles returns with renewed energy: the Dubai Fountain, after a five-month closure for extensive upgrades, will once again light up Burj Lake in Downtown Dubai. Since its last performance in April, visitors and fans have watched the lake be drained, technical systems revamped, and entire fountain mechanics overhauled. Emaar, the developer, has confirmed the reopening comes with key improvements: new robotics for more precise control of jets, upgraded lighting and sound systems, improved choreography of water, and a reworked fountain bed with reinforced waterproofing. These upgrades aim to enhance the immersive