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Paramount Hotel Dubai invites staycationers to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a extraordinary city escape in the heart of Dubai, combining a stylish stay with fully redeemable dining credit across its signature food and beverage venues including The Stage Restaurant, Malibu Deck Pool & Lounge, Craft Table Artisan Café & Bakery and L Café. Guests can also enjoy added family-friendly benefits, with kids aged 12 years and below staying and dining for free, along with an AED 200 voucher for Pause Spa Château Berger. Ideal for the long Eid Al Fitr weekend, the hotel offers a lively and central setting

This Eid, escape to an all-villa resort located under the serene and majestic terracotta peaks of the Hajar mountains along the coastline of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates with a stay at Naäma Beach Villas & Spa. Designed as a tranquil retreat for families and couples, the limited-time package blends thoughtful hospitality, curated dining and relaxing wellness experiences in the privacy of the resort’s beachfront villas, that range from private 1 to 4 bedroom pool villas, starting at 325 sqm to 1,050 sqm in size. Each villa is designed as a private sanctuary, featuring generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, a private

Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model, which brings together forward-looking leadership, proactive government policies, openness to trade and investment, and strong public-private sector collaboration. Business council leaders highlighted Dubai’s competitive advantages, including its diversified economy, advanced infrastructure, and strong institutional readiness, as key factors sustaining global business confidence in the emirate’s ability to turn challenges into growth opportunities. They also emphasised that clear and effective government communication, together

La Perle by Dragone is offering children free entry to every performance when accompanied by a paying adult, making this season to experience one of Dubai's most technically ambitious live shows together. Resident in Al Habtoor City, La Perle is the only permanent immersive aqua-theatre show in the UAE, combining aerial acrobatics, a live 18-metre high dive, and the iconic Wheel of Life inside a purpose-built 1,300-seat venue. Book Your Experience: https://www.laperle.com/en/offer/kids-go-free The Kids Go Free offer is valid for all performances through end of September 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

This Eid Al Fitr, families looking to step away from the city and spend quality time together can check in to T-REX Glamping, the world’s only dinosaur-themed glamping experience, for an overnight stay surrounded by larger-than-life dinosaurs and family-friendly activities. Running from 19 March to 22 March, the experience offers a short getaway designed for families, combining themed adventure with comfortable premium tents and open-air spaces starting from AED 600++ per night. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast at T-Rex Adventure Café and daily on-ground entertainment, making it an easy option for those looking to make the most of the holiday period. Set

Big Bad Wolf Books has concluded its 2026 Dubai edition, bringing to a close a large-scale literary showcase that featured over one million books under one roof at Dubai Studio City. The book fair, held under the theme “beyond noise”, has been marked as a massive initiative to make reading more accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant across communities in the city and beyond. Speaking on the conclusion of this book fair, Mr. Andrew Yap, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Bad Wolf Books, said, “We are happy to deliver a remarkable showcase this time with the highest participation in the history of

As questions around regional stability surface, some residents are understandably seeking reassurance about everyday essentials. Organic Foods & Café is urging calm, and the facts support it. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that strategic reserves are sufficient for four to six months, with import activity and supply flows continuing normally. As stated by the Minister of Economy and Tourism of Government of the United Arab Emirates, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, it has been unequivocal, noting that food security represents a red line for the country's leadership, with zero tolerance for compromise. The UAE's resilience stems from

Syrian songwriter Leen Moukhmalji has released her new song, Heidi Ommi, from Dubai to mark Mother's Day, in a project that pays tribute to mothers and expresses gratitude to the United Arab Emirates. Moukhmalji said she dedicated the song's lyrics to the UAE as a gesture of appreciation for what she described as the safety, care and stability the country provides to everyone living on its soil. She said Dubai has become an integral part of her personal journey and a constant source of inspiration, adding that launching the song from the city reflects her connection to the UAE and what it represents

Dubai has long been a hub for commerce and innovation, but it increasingly becoming a center for digital art and creative industries. The city’s leadership recognizes that creativity is as important as technology In shaping the future, and it has invested in platforms that support artists, designers, and innovators. Alserkal Avenue has already established itself as a cultural district, but digital art is expanding the boundaries of creativity in Dubai. NFTs, blockchain, and digital galleries are transforming how art is created, shared, and valued. Dubai has embraced these technologies, hosting exhibitions and conferences that explore the future of digital creativity. Artists

This Eid, AYA Universe invites Dubai residents to step into a world built from light, colour and imagination. Running from 15 to 22 March, the immersive destination at Wafi City Mall introduces a special “Kids Go Free” offer, allowing children aged 13 and below to enter for free with every paying adult. In a moment when many residents& tourists are simply looking for somewhere beautiful to pause, AYA offers exactly that, a moment of pure beauty. A few hours to step into another world entirely and come back feeling human again.Designed as a place of wonder and presence, AYA Universe was created to give visitors a space to