Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday launched the first report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. Titled "Global Wealth Outlook: Rethinking Growth in a Changing World," the report examines how global wealth is being reshaped by volatility, demographic change and shifting capital flows. The world’s high-net-worth individual (HNWI) population of nearly 23 million individuals who collectively hold close to US$87 trillion in wealth reinforces the scale and influence of this cohort on global capital markets. Against this backdrop, the report underscores Dubai’s emergence as a destination of choice for HNWIs, family offices and global private capital as investors actively seek portfolios

Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) will return from 8th to 24th May 2026, marking its fifth and largest edition to date. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), DEF has grown rapidly since its launch in 2022 to become a major international esports and games festival. In 2025, the festival welcomed more than 45,000 fans, families and industry professionals across 12 major events spanning 17 action-packed days. As Dubai advances the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to position the city among the world’s top three global cities,

Ramadan is a time when daily rhythms naturally slow and focus shifts towards balance and intention. Supporting fitness enthusiasts in maintaining healthy routines that boost both energy and wellbeing, VEO Fitness is offering special membership savings across all locations. Available exclusively during the Holy Month, this limited-time offer adds extra motivation to stay consistent throughout Ramadan. As part of Emaar Hospitality Group, VEO Fitness has built a reputation around making wellness feel accessible, social, and easy to fit into everyday life. Spread across key neighbourhoods, including The Lakes, Manzil Downtown, Meadows Town Center, and Arabian Ranches 2, each location leans into

Surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and boundless natural beauty, JA Hatta Fort Hotel is the ideal place for moments of quiet reflection and togetherness this Ramadan. Giving you even more reasons to book a blissful mountain escape during the Holy Month, the Ramadan stay package offers guests exclusive savings across dining and outdoor adventures. In the spirit of the season, guests can enjoy a weekend iftar buffet and weekday set menu at Jeema Restaurant, an iftar set menu and daily suhoor at Hikaya, along with a wholesome in-room suhoor, making it the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to

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