Marking a new chapter in its growth, The Little Things has launched its first-ever pop-up store at Gate Avenue 4 in DIFC. Located in the heart of the city, the store is strategically positioned to attract professionals, families, visitors, and lifestyle enthusiasts frequenting the area. Reflecting Dubai’s cosmopolitan lifestyle and DIFC’s creative energy, the booth incorporates artistic design elements to enhance the collectors’ experience. The much-awaited TLT store launch at the Dubai International Financial Centre also marks a strategic step for the brand as it targets Dubai’s growing premium toy and collectible segment. Hassan Tamimi, CEO of The Little Things, said, “The UAE

Scientific research launched just over 20 years ago to find the places where people live longest, identified five ‘blue zones’ where nature played a fundamental role, and healthy behaviour was built into daily life. American writer, explorer and National Geographic Fellow, Dan Buettner, first coined the term ‘blue zones’ after an expedition in 2000 to investigate historic longevity associated with the remote Japanese islands of Okinawa. With a team of scientists, he then set out to discover other communities where people not only lived longer, but also enjoyed a high quality of life in their old age.  Ultimately, Sardinia, Nicoya Peninsula in Costa

ME by Meliá Dubai continues to champion homegrown creativity with the launch of CubixArt, a striking solo exhibition by Emirati engineer and artist Eng. Khalfan Almarashda. Running from 15 February to 7 March 2026 on the hotel’s third floor, the exhibition marks the first solo showcase by an Emirati artist hosted at the property. Featuring more than 30 large-scale mosaic artworks meticulously constructed from over 20,000 solved 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cubes, CubixArt transforms precision into powerful visual storytelling. Built cube by cube, each 28mm piece contributes to bold contemporary compositions that explore identity, continuity, and creativity. Through patience and a structured artistic approach,

Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, affirmed that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have made designing the future a shared global goal, uniting the world to create a better tomorrow by leveraging present and future opportunities, serving communities and ensuring the best for future generations. His remarks came on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Museum of the Future’s opening, as it approaches the milestone of five million visitors since its opening on the 22nd February 2022. The figure reflects the Museum’s expanding global presence and growing demand for its programmes and unique

A brief pause from practice offered a different kind of release for Chinese tennis player Shang Juncheng, who visited the Smash Room truck inside the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships village, embracing a high-energy off-court experience ahead of tournament week in the emirate. The 21-year-old welcomed the opportunity to step away from his usual training routine and try something new as he prepared for his opening-round match against Alexander Bublik, who reach the final of Dubai’s ATP 500 event in 2024. “It was a really fun experience,” said Shang. “You don’t get to do something like this very often, so it was

During the holy month of Ramadan, Billionaire at Mandarin Oriental Downtown unveils a special adaptation of its acclaimed Up in the Sky show, reimagined as Wonder Between Sky and Spirit - a refined and immersive edition that honors the season's atmosphere of reflection and elevated emotion. Performed nightly, this limited-edition experience preserves the essence of Billionaire's signature DNA while introducing a more voice-led, illusion-driven narrative created especially for Ramadan. Under the artistic direction of Irma di Paola, the show unfolds as a journey suspended between gravity and lightness, strength and serenity. While maintaining its immersive amphitheater staging on the 61st floor,

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for Phase II of Hessa Street Development. The project spans the 3 km corridor between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road. It includes upgrading three major intersections by constructing bridges extending 8,835 metres and a 480-metre tunnel, as well as improvements to entry and exit points along several connecting roads. The project will increase Hessa Street’s capacity by 100 percent, from 4,000 vehicles per hour to 8,000 vehicles per hour. It serves 10 residential and development areas, benefiting around 650,000 residents, and will reduce journey time from 24 minutes

Ramadan is fast approaching, and FIX Dessert Chocolatier — the home-grown brand behind The Original Dubai Chocolate — is marking the holy month with flavour comebacks, a fresh makeover, and one very sweet first. Starting off with a major moment for knafeh fans. FIX is finally giving its cult‑favourite dessert bar the whitechocolate treatment, launching “Can’t Get KnafehOf It” in a brand‑new white chocolate version. Already a Mini best‑seller, the flavour now steps into the spotlight as a full‑sized bar. But Ramadan wouldn’t be Ramadan without the return of two FIX icons:• Mahalabi Or Not To Be – Creamy mahalabia meets crispy

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has officially unveiled The Plaza – a landmark open-air events and entertainment space, inviting the city to connect, gather and tap into the energy of Uptown Dubai’s most dynamic new destination. Spanning 21,000 square metres, The Plaza is designed as a flexible, purpose-built platform where live events, culture and community converge. As a mixed-use public space which can accommodate up to 4,000 guests, The Plaza has been developed as a place where community, creativity and culture intersect – transforming Uptown Dubai into a vibrant day-to-night destination for residents, visitors and the wider city. Overlooking the JLT skyline,