The Plaza Season is bringing a new calendar of experiences to Dubai, giving the city more reasons to meet, move, discover and connect at Uptown Dubai.The Plaza Season will bring together a curated programme of free-to-attend events across 21,000 square metres of open-air space. The Plaza sits at the heart of Uptown Dubai as a major events and entertainment destination, hosting everything from large-scale live performances and festivals to cultural showcases and community gatherings.  As Dubai enters the cooler months, The Plaza's October programme will bring together a series of free-to-attend events, from movement, wellbeing and independent cinema. The varied line-up

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has announced its participation in Airport Show 2026. The 25th edition of the event will take place from 12 to 14 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of  Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The exhibition brings together leading aviation industry stakeholders, airport operators, and providers of specialised solutions and technologies from around the world to showcase the latest innovations

From festive dining and family traditions to Christmas on the greens and a sparkling New Year's Eve, discover a season of memorable moments at Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Celebrate the festive season at Arabian Ranches Golf Club with a line-up of seasonal dining experiences, family activities and special events. From festive takeaways and gingerbread house decorating to Christmas celebrations and New Year's Eve, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Festive Turkey Takeaway Bring the festive spirit home with a traditional turkey takeaway, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Date: 5–30 December Price: AED 599 Details: 5–6kg turkey Festive Gammon Takeaway Enjoy a festive gammon takeaway, accompanied

Saturdays at Ilios turn up the tempo on 10 October, as rising international DJ Kenza Kayati takes over the decks for an afternoon of deep house, poolside energy and laid-back weekend atmosphere at Surf Abu Dhabi. Hailing from North Africa and shaped by her years in Paris, Kenza has developed a distinctive sound that is sexy, deep and groove-driven, combining heavy percussion, strong basslines and rich melodies with an elegant and magnetic presence behind the decks. Set against the Aegean-inspired backdrop of award-winning Ilios, guests can spend the afternoon by the pool as Kenza builds the energy from day into evening, bringing

In Dubai, October marks the return of the pleasant weather and is alwaysa natural opportunity to reset everyday routines. Throughout the month, Veo Fitness is opening its doors to everyone across four weekends at its locations in Hayya Lakes, Manzil, Arabian Ranches 2, and MeadowsTown Center, giving guests the opportunity to experience the facilities and take part in group fitness classes as they discover a welcoming approach to movement and wellbeing. Alongside the Open Days, Veo will also host a Pinktober Yoga & Sound Healing event on October 18th, during a morning centred on movement, wellness awareness, and connection.  At Veo, each club is designed as a welcoming community where people can move, socialise, try something new, and build healthy habits in a setting that feels accessible

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today unveiled The Hangout by Mall of the Emirates, a major new indoor-outdoor lifestyle and entertainment precinct and a key milestone in the destination’s AED 5 billion transformation. Designed around the way people increasingly choose to spend their time, The Hangout will bring together entertainment, dining and social experiences within one connected destination. The precinct will introduce four entertainment concepts alongside 18 F&B experiences, creating a dynamic new environment where visitors can play, connect, dine and spend time together. During Dubai’s cooler months,

Enjoy slow mornings at L'ETO Restaurant What: Mornings at L'ETO Restaurant begin at an easy pace, with a breakfast menu that balances light, fresh plates with comforting sweet and savoury dishes, such as the Alphonso Mango Bowl; Tahini Oat Porridge; Wagyu Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bun; Truffle Brie and Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast; Ricotta Pancakes and many more.  Offering L'ETO Restaurant's own take on signature dishes, diners can also savour familiar breakfast favourites such as Avocado on Sourdough Toast, Scrambled Eggs and Shakshuka served with herbed labneh and grilled bread. The menu is accompanied by a wide selection of fresh juices, matcha lattes, teas and coffees, as well as breakfast cocktails for those

Get ready to make some mischief as Halloween takes over LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort from 7 October to 2 November 2026! This Halloween, LEGO® Monsters are taking over, ghosts are hiding in MINILAND and plenty of sweet surprises are waiting to be discovered. Families can Brick or Treat with HARIBO, get hands-on with Halloween LEGO® builds and join live entertainment across the Theme Park, with even more Halloween fun waiting for guests staying at LEGOLAND® Hotel. The adventure begins from the moment guests arrive, with young explorers receiving a Monster Party Activity Card to guide them through a day of treats, LEGO® creations

A referral to a cardiothoracic surgeon can feel like a sudden escalation. Until then, your care may have involved a GP and a cardiologist, a few tests and some tablets. Now the word surgery is on the table. Understanding who these surgeons are and how they work can take some of the fear out of that first appointment.  Heart and Chest, One Speciality Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the organs inside the chest. The cardiac side covers the heart and the great blood vessels. The thoracic side covers the lungs, the chest wall and, in some centres, the oesophagus. Many surgeons focus mainly

Hero's Journey, the region's first fitness studio built around your data, will open its first international location in Dubai's Al Quoz this November. Founded by Iliyas Issatayev, Hero's Journey was created around a simple conviction: access to equipment alone does not give people a plan, the confidence to follow it or a clear way to understand their progress. The Dubai launch marks the next chapter for the brand, led locally by Iliyas's brother, Miras Ibraimov, UAE Operations Founder and Master Franchisee, who identified a clear opportunity for a more structured, coach-led training experience in the city. The 20,000 sq ft studio brings strength, HIIT Bootcamp, functional HIIT, Metcon and Reform together under one membership, with every