May 2026

ICD Brookfield Place proudly presents the return of Cocktail Week, taking place from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th May 2026. Returning for its fourth edition, this initiative continues to celebrate mixology talent, craftsmanship and community - further cementing the destination’s reputation as the city’s most sophisticated address for culinary and cultural programming. Guests can engage in a diverse series of intimate events, ranging from mixology masterclasses led by top regional bartenders to private workshops and talks hosted in partnership with select brands and collaborators. This year’s participating venues include 1920, Bar des Prés, Il Gattopardo, La Niña, Lulu & The Beanstalk,

SupperClub, the region’s premium dining and lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of Premium Dining Edition by SupperClub, a new global proposition developed in partnership with Visa. The launch marks a significant international expansion of SupperClub’s hospitality platform, extending curated dining privileges across 13 key markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Singapore, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme includes at least 20 participating restaurants in each country, with more than 35 venues across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, Dubai-based

This May, MINT Market  returns with a thoughtfully curated line-up of community-led events across Dubai, bringing together a vibrant mix of UAE-based brands, makers, and small businesses. From laid-back pop-ups and lively evening markets to immersive wellness experiences, each event is designed to celebrate local creativity while creating space to slow down, connect, and discover something new. Set in some of the city's most inviting venues, the markets offer an easy, feel-good day out for the whole family, where you can browse homegrown finds, meet the faces behind the brands  and soak in a warm, community-first atmosphere. With free entry and

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services, in collaboration with its strategic partner Bolt, has announced the launch of ‘Bolt School’ in Dubai, a dedicated ride category designed to support saferand more convenient school commutes for families across the city. Now available through the Bolt app, the new category has been introduced to respond to the everyday needs of parents and guardians looking for a more structured and easier transport option for school journeys. The service is set to initially cover more than 90% of schools across Dubai, selected based on student population size, with further expansion planned

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