Bringing a touch of West London charm to the shores of JBR, the London Social Garden Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai invites guests to step into a relaxed, garden-inspired brunch experience every Saturday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Set against the backdrop of Ain Dubai views and lush greenery, the brunch combines live music, gourmet food stations and crafted beverages within a vibrant, yet laidback setting designed for long afternoons by the sea. Inspired by the effortless atmosphere of Notting Hill, the experience blends sociable dining with the relaxed elegance synonymous with the resort. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of curated […]

Always looking to expand its lifestyle-led offering beyond traditional fitness, VEO Fitness has partnered with StuDIYo Lab to create a new series of children’s woodworking and Design & Technology workshops across its Dubai locations. Encouraging creativity, hands-on learning, and meaningful family experiences, the workshops are an opportunity for parents to enjoy their own wellness routine at VEO while children participate in engaging educational sessions within the same community-focused environment.  Part of Emaar Hospitality Group, VEO Fitness is one of Dubai’s leading lifestyle fitness destinations, built around a strong sense of community, inclusivity, and wellbeing. With multiple locations across the city, including Hayya Lakes, Manzil Downtown, Meadows Town Center, and Arabian Ranches 2, VEO has evolved beyond […]

Coca-Cola Arena will host the first two games of the ABA League Finals against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday, 4th June, and Saturday, 6th June. Dubai Basketball will face Partizan Belgrade in the 2025/26 ABA League Finals, with Games 1 and 2 of the series set to be played at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 4th June and 6th June, respectively. The ABA League, in coordination with Dubai Basketball and Partizan Belgrade, has confirmed that the opening two games of the Finals will take place in the UAE, marking the club’s long-awaited return home after several months away from Dubai. Since […]

Always looking to expand its lifestyle-led offering beyond traditional fitness, VEO Fitness has partnered with StuDIYo Lab to create a new series of children’s woodworking and Design & Technology workshops across its Dubai locations. Encouraging creativity, hands-on learning, and meaningful family experiences, the workshops are an opportunity for parents to enjoy their own wellness routine at VEO while children participate in engaging educational sessions within the same community-focused environment.  Part of Emaar Hospitality Group, VEO Fitness is one of Dubai’s leading lifestyle fitness destinations, built around a strong sense of community, inclusivity, and wellbeing. With multiple locations across the city, including Hayya Lakes, Manzil Downtown, Meadows Town Center, and Arabian Ranches […]

Why Dubai’s Tech-First Vision Now Includes a Regulated Online Gaming Ecosystem Image by Andre Bellafonte For most of the past decade, the story of Dubai’s economy could be told through fintech rails, free-zone licences, and the cranes still rising over Business Bay. The emirate spent that decade quietly outpacing other Gulf capitals on digital infrastructure, courting blockchain startups, and writing rulebooks for products that did not yet exist anywhere else. What was less obvious, until very recently, was how far that same playbook would stretch. In 2026, it covers a category that almost no one expected to see legitimised inside […]

Dubai is preparing to welcome one of the city’s biggest seasonal shopping events with the launch of the ‘3 Day Super Sale’ from 27th to 31st May, coinciding with the Eid Al Adha holiday, offering discounts of up to 90 percent across more than 500 brands at thousands of stores and online platforms throughout the emirate. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the event aims to boost retail activity and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global shopping and entertainment destination through offers covering fashion, electronics, beauty products, homeware, jewellery and […]

Student entrepreneur, Yasmine Farra from the Forward Thinking Mentoring Programme has officially launched Yoodle Doodle, a creative venture that combines her passion for psychology with accessible art therapy to support mental well-being. The startup produces A0-sized themed doodle rolls designed to encourage emotional regulation and provide a therapeutic outlet for stress. Driven by an interest in how creative expression influences the human mind, Yasmine founded Yoodle Doodle in January 2025. The venture is rooted in the belief that artistic activities should be an accessible tool for mindfulness in everyday life. Beyond the commercial aspect, Yasmine has translated her mission into community action by volunteering at Jad’s Inclusion, a not […]

At some point in the last two years, digital PR landed in every content strategy conversation I was part of. Suddenly it was everywhere – in blog posts, in SEO podcasts, in agency pitch decks. The pitch was always some version of the same thing: guest posting is slow and transactional; digital PR is modern, scalable, and gets you into publications that actually matter. I tried both. Properly, not just dabbling. And my honest conclusion after doing both for long enough to see real results is that the comparison is mostly a false one. They are not competing strategies. They […]

Dubai isn’t confined to the rules. If an idea doesn’t exist, the city-state creates one, closing the gap between concept and product. Architecture, for instance, is an area where creatives get to play around with theories and build them into existence. One trend that continues to dominate the real estate environment is intentional design. Homes are becoming smarter, greener, more flexible, and personal. This thought process is influencing what “modern living” looks like in Dubai today, and where it’s heading next. Below, we’ll discuss seven architecture trends redefining Dubai’s homes. #1. Vertical Living Is Taking Over  Land optimization and rising […]