Samsung Gulf Electronics is giving the usual coffee run a Galaxy makeover, teaming up with your neighborhood coffee brand Backyard for a limited time activation that brings coffee culture and Galaxy technology together. Until September 27, Backyard’s Al Jada and Mirdif locations in Dubai will turn green for the takeover, giving visitors the chance to take part before it wraps up. Titled the Green Takeover, the activation is designed to give goers an immersive, hands-on introduction to Samsung’s newest foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 in the online only exclusive Green […]

If your idea of the perfect weekend morning is a good breakfast, an excellent cup of coffee and nowhere you need to be for the next few hours, Coffee Planet deserves a spot on your list. The UAE-born coffee brand has cafés across Dubai, so there’s no need to trek across the city for your weekend fix, simply pick the location closest to home and settle in. With its cafés located within community spaces, Coffee Planet makes it easy to enjoy a relaxed breakfast without having to venture too far from home. But while the convenience makes it an easy […]

The Coterie on Sheikh Zayed Road is set to mark the third anniversary of its beloved Quiz & Chips night this October. The popular weekly event will celebrate three years of competitive trivia, hearty British fare, and vibrant community spirit on Friday, 9 October, with a birthday edition promising bigger prizes, themed entertainment, and a warm gathering for regulars and newcomers alike. Hosted every Friday from 8PM, Quiz & Chips is led by Dane Bowers and Sibbers, whose lively hosting and engaging questions have made the event a Friday staple. For AED 225, guests receive five tokens to participate and […]

Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, according to the latest data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) ahead of the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The performance through August reflects the strength of the systems, partnerships and diversified market base that Dubai and its partners have built over the years. It is a testament to the resolve of an industry that has continued to invest, innovate and deliver for its guests, and it underlines confidence in the destination’s position heading into the […]

Season 5 of the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – the second-most watched T20 league in the world – DP World International League T20 will begin on Sunday, 22 November 2026. The six-team, 34-match tournament, which has featured some of the biggest T20 stars over the years, will climax with the Season 5 finale on Sunday, 20 December, at the Dubai International Stadium. The league moved to a December window in Season 4; the first three seasons were played in the January-February window. Season 4 was a big success with enhanced broadcast numbers, and spectator attendance. The tournament’s […]

One of Dubai’s longest-running sporting traditions returns from 27 to 29 November 2026 when Emirates Dubai 7s takes over The Sevens Stadium on Al Ain Road. The event has grown far beyond a conventional rugby tournament. International rugby sevens remains at its heart, with the 2026–27 HSBC SVNS season beginning in Dubai across Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, but the wider festival now combines community sport, youth competitions, elite fitness, music, food and family entertainment. That mixture has helped Emirates Dubai 7s develop an identity that is difficult to compare with most other sporting events in the city. Some […]

Dubai T100 Triathlon returns from 13 to 15 November 2026 with a new Al Mamzar race location and three different distances designed to attract everyone from experienced endurance athletes to first-time triathletes. The headline 100km event combines a 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run. Athletes looking for a shorter challenge can choose the Olympic-distance event, while newcomers have the option of entering a sprint triathlon. That range is important because triathlon can initially appear intimidating. Training for one endurance discipline already demands commitment. Triathlon asks athletes to prepare for three different sports while also learning how to transition […]

Dubai Fitness Challenge returns from 31 October to 29 November 2026 for a landmark 10th edition, celebrating a decade since the city first invited residents and visitors to complete 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 consecutive days. The idea has always been deliberately simple. You do not need to become a professional athlete. You do not need an expensive gym membership. You do not even need specialist equipment. Walk, run, cycle, swim, practise yoga, play football or choose another activity. The objective is simply to move for at least 30 minutes each day. That straightforward concept has […]

Dubai Muscle Show will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 30 October to 1 November 2026, bringing three days of bodybuilding, strength, functional fitness, combat sports and industry exhibitions to Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City. The anniversary edition demonstrates how far both the event and Dubai’s wider fitness culture have developed during the past decade. Organisers are preparing for approximately 45,000 attendees, more than 2,000 competitors and over 450 exhibiting brands across a huge exhibition area. Yet the most important development is not simply size. Dubai Muscle Show is no longer an event that appeals only to competitive bodybuilders. Bodybuilding […]