UAE Unveils Bold New Symbol For The Dirham & Plans For A Digital Dirham – Here’s What It Looks Like
You definitely know which country these currency symbols represent – $, £, €, ₹, ¥. Now, it’s finally UAE’s turn to have its own national currency symbol to represent the AED! The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has just unveiled a new dirham symbol – designed to boost the currency’s global recognition and reflect the nation’s stability and […]
Eid Al Fitr Officially Begins Today – Prayer Timings & More!
There was a lot of anticipation about when Eid Al Fitr would officially begin this year, but as always, it all depended on the sighting of the crescent moon. Earlier this month, the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee announced they would meet on the evening of Saturday, March 29, to determine the start of Eid. And so, […]
Global Village To Showcase 9 Days Of Non-Stop Fireworks To Celebrate Eid Al Fitr
If you’re a regular here at Gulf Buzz then you already know how much I was raving about Global Village being the place to celebrate Ramadan and it looks like Eid Al Fitr is going to be no less! Starting today, Friday, March 28th get ready for 9 days of consecutive fireworks to celebrate the […]
UNTOLD Dubai Announces Festival Dates & Drops A Hot New Location For The 2025 Edition!
If you weren’t there for UNTOLD Dubai’s debut edition in 2024 because you thought it couldn’t possibly be anything amazing, but then spent the entire weekend drowning in FOMO and scrambling to get tickets for the sold-out festival, I’m happy to tell you that this year is going to be your redemption era – because UNTOLD Dubai 2025 is […]
FREE Shuttles Are Now Available To The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque For The Last Days Of Ramadan
During these final days of Ramadan, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has added extra transportation services to help worshippers visiting. From free buses to increased taxis and enhanced traffic management, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. Also read: UAE Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday Predicted To Be 5-Day Long Weekend Free Shuttle […]
First In UAE: Abu Dhabi Now Has An Outdoor Walkway With Air Conditioning Beneath Your Feet!
Imagine walking outside in the middle of summer in Abu Dhabi – without breaking a sweat. Sounds impossible, right? Well, not anymore! The capital city has just launched its first-ever air-conditioned outdoor walkway, making it one of the very few places in the world to offer such a futuristic cooling experience. This 70-metre-long corridor in […]
GDRFA Dubai Announces Temporary Closure Of Main Customer Centre – Here’s What You Need To Know
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) customer happiness centre in Al Jafiliya just announced they will be temporarily closed following the Eid Al Fitr public Holiday. But don’t worry, the closure is only for maintenance and upgrades, all aimed at making the services even better for you once they are back! Keep […]
UAE’s First Official Baseball League Is Finally On The Pitch! Here’s The Opening Season Schedule
Yes, you absolutely read that right, UAE’s first-ever official baseball league is finally heading to the pitch! But let’s backtrack a little. You might have thought the UAE was just filled with motorheads, but the country actually has official teams for more major sports than you think, including football, cricket, basketball, and since 2024, Baseball! […]
Club Social Tickets For Just AED 25? Not A Joke! Enter The Festival For A Fraction Of The Price
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down – not every festival has to be some big-budget affair where you need to dip into your savings just to get a ticket. Voilà, Good Vibes Village at Club Social! Think of it like a festival within a festival. And the best part? You don’t need to buy a concert […]
Dubai: Bus On Demand Routes Expand To 2 Key Areas – Everything You Need To Know About The Service
If you’ve ever been on a Bus on Demand, then you know how convenient and affordable it is. And now it’s going to help even more people across Dubai because RTA just expanded it’s service to 2 more areas! Riders in Oud Metha and Barsha Heights can now access this incredible public transport option! Keep […]