The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) will mark India’s 80th Independence Day with a high-profile evening bringing together senior UAE dignitaries, prominent Indian political and business figures, entrepreneurs, professionals and members of the wider Indian community in the UAE. The celebration will take place on 15 August 2026 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 5:30pm onwards, placing the enduring India-UAE relationship at the heart of an evening that brings together leadership, culture, technology, recognition and community. Senior UAE dignitaries are expected to attend the celebration, underscoring the significance of the occasion and the UAE’s longstanding spirit of openness, tolerance

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is bringing three days of specialty coffee experiences to its BurJuman Mall café in Dubai from 17 to 19 August, offering coffee enthusiasts, baristas and the wider coffee community an opportunity to explore the craft, culture and diversity of Indian specialty coffee. The programme begins on 17 August with a Latte Art Throwdown, where baristas will compete under pressure to showcase their latte art skills, with AED 3,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. On 18 August, Indian Barista Champion Suhas Dwarkanath will lead an intimate coffee experience inspired by the Japanese omakase tradition, guiding participants through

Rove City Walk is turning cake into a canvas with a Dubai-inspired afternoon of edible art, chocolate and creativity. In collaboration with SNA'AP by Chef Nouel and foscART, with ingredient sponsorship from Master Baker, the hotel will host a hands-on cake-painting experience on Sunday, 30 August, inviting guests to create their own edible take on Dubai's iconic skyline while discovering SNA'AP's best-loved flavours.  Taking place from 2pm to 7pm, the event will feature two approximately 1.5-hour sessions for around 35 participants each. Led by foscART, the guided workshop will see guests decorate their own cake using edible, food-safe materials, drawing inspiration

Emirati Women's Day is just around the corner, and to mark the occasion, UAE homegrown brand VEO Fitness will host a series of complimentary wellness classes taking place across its four clubs from Thursday, August 27th to Sunday, August 30th. Created to honour the achievements and contributions of Emirati women while encouraging moments of movement, connection, and self-care, the four-day programme is open to women of all nationalities, including both VEO members and the wider public.  Part of Emaar Hospitality Group, VEO Fitness is of Dubai's leading lifestyle fitness destinations, creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages, abilities, and fitness

This autumn, Publiq European Bistro invites guests to experience the changing flavours of the season with its limited-time Autumn Vegan Menu, available from 1st September to 30th November 2026. Inspired by Europe's harvest season, the menu presents a contemporary take on plant-based dining, celebrating fresh ingredients through thoughtfully crafted dishes that capture the essence of autumn. Rather than focusing on a single ingredient throughout the campaign, the menu evolves over three months with a rotating harvest feature. September celebrates the earthy depth of mushrooms, October spotlights the natural sweetness of butternut squash, and November concludes with the vibrant versatility of carrots. Each ingredient

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gradually building a regulatory structure for the commercial gaming sector. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) was inaugurated in 2023 to oversee a transparent and sustainable industry. The GCGRA has the power to issue licenses, supervise, investigate, set technical standards and ensure compliance with security measures. The organisation’s licensing system covers gaming operators, vendors, corporate key persons, individual key persons and employees. This centralised framework makes the commercial gaming ecosystem more accountable. Responsible Gaming is Built into the Model The most important element of the UAE's approach is the emphasis on responsible gaming. Its framework incorporates research-based regulation, monitoring tools

Summer changes the pace of life across the UAE as school holidays bring more family outings and airports become busier. Many plans also shift into the cooler evening hours, changing when and how people travel around the city. Dubai International is now one of the world’s busiest airports, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025 alone, making early planning increasingly important during the summer travel season. With these changing routines in mind, Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service part of global tech company Yango Group, shares five practical ways to make getting around easier. Plan the airport journey before departure day Getting to the airport can

Breaking up the workweek just got a lot more exciting as The Permit Room at Majestic Premier Hotel, Bur Dubai, unveils House of Bollywood, a weekly entertainment experience that transforms Wednesday nights into a vibrant celebration of Hindi cinema. Taking place every Wednesday from 7:30 PM onwards, the concept offers a refreshing alternative to conventional quiz nights, establishing itself as one of Dubai's most exciting midweek social experiences. Created by Dubai-based radio presenter, live host, and entertainment personality Chirag Lakhiani, House of Bollywood brings together Bollywood enthusiasts, food lovers, and social seekers for an evening filled with interactive games, nostalgia, laughter,

Who says you need to leave Dubai to have a great summer? quizbiz™ is keeping Dubai's evenings seriously entertaining this August. From a beachfront Thursday quiz on Palm Jumeirah and a monthly trivia night with a luxury yacht trip up for grabs, to neighbourhood favourites at The Duck Hook and The Bolt Hole in Villanova, there is a quiz for every kind of summer plan. Every event is completely FREE to join, with great food and drink deals, fantastic prizes, and plenty of laughs along the way. NEWLY LAUNCHED Peaches Quiz Club | Peaches & Cream Date: Every Thursday Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00PM Venue: