Dubai's nightlife landscape welcomes a striking new arrival this January with the opening of SPK Dubai, an immersive luxury destination that reimagines the after-dark experience through a fusion of leisure dining, energetic atmosphere, and captivating performance artistry. Located at The H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, SPK Dubai is conceived as more than a nightclub or lounge. It is a fully curated world where music, performance, gastronomy and atmosphere converge, offering guests a journey from refined social dining to late-night spectacle. Inspired by outer-space aesthetics and theatrical storytelling, the venue unfolds across a stylish main lounge and bar, complemented by seven

In a thrilling and unpredictable finale to the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under, Australian Jay Vine secured overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG yesterday, overcoming intense heat and crashes to claim the ochre leader’s jersey and the general classification title on home soil. From the early stages, Vine asserted himself as the rider to beat. After winning Stage 2 with a powerful team-led attack on the Corkscrew climb alongside teammate Jhonatan Narváez, Vine took the overall lead and wore the ochre jersey for much of the race. The squad endured tough conditions throughout – including a shortened Stage 4 due to extreme

Patrick Reed was presented with the prestigious Dallah Trophy by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, in front of a delighted crowd at Emirates Golf Club as the American claimed the fourth DP World Tour title of his career with a composed four-shot victory at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The 35-year-old stayed patient on a testing front nine as he carded eight pars and one dropped shot to reach the turn with his overnight advantage cut in half to two shots. David Puig completed a hat-trick of birdies from the eighth to briefly sit one back

Patrick Reed stormed into a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, thanks to a brilliant 67 on Moving Day. The American held a narrow overnight advantage at nine under but was quickly challenged by Francesco Molinari on the front nine. Molinari, who led after 18 holes, opened with three straight birdies to reach double figures before Reed hit back with three birdies and two bogeys in his first seven holes to join him at ten under. Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, then finished his front nine with a birdie to edge ahead and did not

Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices. Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said; ‘The UK is one of our top markets and we’re pleased to expand our portfolio to offer millions of members a chance to redeem flight rewards on popular holiday destinations served by Jet2.com. In addition to flight

American golfer Patrick Reed took the lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic following the completion of the second round of the 37th edition of the tournament, one of the elite Rolex Series events on the DP World Tour’s “Race to Dubai”, offering a total prize purse of $9 million. Reed carded a six-under-par 66 in the second round to move to the top of the leaderboard on nine-under-par overall, delivering a strong morning performance and drawing on his experience as the 2018 Masters champion and a lifetime DP World Tour member. At the end of Friday’s round, the top 70 players

Following the success of its original café in Manzil, Pawdy Neighbors has opened a second location on The Boulevard, further establishing itself as one of Downtown Dubai's most distinctive lifestyle destinations.  Since its launch, Pawdy Neighbors has built a loyal following for its one-of-a-kind concept, bringing together café dining, everyday living, and premium pet care within a single, thoughtfully designed space. The popularity of the Manzil location quickly turned it into a neighbourhood favourite, making the expansion a natural next step.  What sets Pawdy Neighbors apart is its seamless layout. From the café, guests can see directly into the grooming area and Pawtel, creating

Thursdays at Club Iris are all about rhythm, atmosphere, and a packed dancefloor. URBAN is the venue's weekly Thursday night dedicated to the best of R&B, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats - a high-vibe experience designed for music lovers who like their nights loud, late, and full of motion. Ladies enjoy free entry, with the option to upgrade to a Ladies Package available until 1:00 AM, priced at AED 150 and including four drinks and two dishes. Gents can enter with an AED 250 ticket, which includes two drinks. Tables are available with a minimum spend. Running from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM, URBAN brings

Dubai's nightlife scene welcomes a powerful new Saturday ritual as RODGE launches at Club Iris, Meydan. You asked for it - and it's here. RODGE takes over Club Iris every Saturday, launching on 24 January 2026. Designed to take guests from early-evening vibes to full-scale late-night energy. RODGE blends high-energy music and immersive production, creating a seamless transition from dinner to dancefloor. Doors open early for an à la carte dining experience before the night unfolds into an electric club setting, with entry tickets including three hours of drinks from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Whether arriving early to socialise or stepping

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the oldest golf tournament in the Middle East, is celebrating its 37th edition from 22nd to 25th January 2026 at Emirates Golf Club. As part of this milestone year, the tournament is currently taking its iconic Dallah Trophy on a week‑long tour of Dubai’s schools, reinforcing its long‑standing commitment to inspiring young people and growing the game at the grassroots level. The English College hosted the opening day on Monday 19th January and welcomed DP World Tour professional Nicolai Højgaard for a special meet and greet and Q&A session with students. Alongside the trophy display, the