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Michelle Almeida

4 Summer Pop-Ups In The UAE You Need to Visit Now

Summer in the UAE doesn’t mean staying indoors and waiting for cooler days. It means chasing down...

Michelle Almeida

Etihad Rail Booking & Ticket Tiers Explained - How To Save 50% On Tickets

The wait is finally over! The UAE’s first Etihad Rail passenger service officially launches on...

Abu Dhabi Police Share Safe Driving Tips

Michelle Almeida

Abu Dhabi Police Share Seven Safety Tips For Driving During The Summer

It’s getting hotter by the minute, and since temperatures are soaring across the UAE, your car...

Muskan Gupta

Google Is Making Major Changes On July 30 - 3 Changes UAE Users Must Know

Google is refreshing its Terms of Service on July 30, and with AI now woven into almost every product...

New Indian Passport Charges & Health Declaration Rules

Michelle Almeida

New Passport Charges & Health Declaration Rules UAE Indians Should Know

If you’re an Indian expatriate in the UAE, there are a few important updates that could affect...

Michelle Almeida

Emirates Issues Summer Travel Alert For Dubai Passengers - Details To Know

Planning a summer getaway? If you’re flying out of Dubai in the coming weeks, consider leaving...

Muskan Gupta

Are UAE Petrol Prices Finally About To Drop After 4 Months?

After four painful months of rising fuel costs, there’s finally some good news for drivers in the...

Michelle Almeida

GTA 6 UAE Pre-Order Guide: Prices & Editions Explained

Get ready, gamers! The wait is finally turning into action. After years of rumours and endless hype,...

Michelle Almeida

12 Simple Budgeting Hacks Every UAE Family Should Know

With prices creeping up across everything from groceries to school fees, sticking to a budget can feel...

Michelle Almeida

Speeding in Dubai? 8 Radar Rules Every Driver Should Know

Think you can squeeze in a few extra kilometres over the speed limit without consequences? We’d...

Michelle Almeida

Etihad Rail Start Date Confirmed: Routes, Tickets & More Details Explained

Commuting across the UAE is about to look very different, with a major transport upgrade now nearing...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Sets July 9 Deadline For Expired Visas - Here’s Who It Applies To

Heard about the UAE’s July 9 visa deadline, but not sure what it’s all about? The deadline is tied to...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai Launches New Flexible Rent Initiative - ‘Flexi Rent'

Ever winced at the thought of handing over a stack of cheques just to secure a place to live in Dubai?...

Michelle Almeida

This Is How UAE Heat Is Draining Your Fuel & Damaging Tyres

The UAE summer doesn’t just make stepping outside feel like entering a sauna. During this time,...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Bans Social Media For Under-15s: How Age Verification Works

What if signing up for social media soon meant proving your age with more than just a birthday guess?...

6 UAE Road Projects Are Set To Ease Traffic

Michelle Almeida

Here’s How These 6 UAE Road Projects Are Set To Ease Commuter Traffic

We get how dreadful those long hours in traffic can feel. However, there’s some good news for daily commuters...

Muskan Gupta

8 Summer Camps To Keep Kids Busy In Dubai

Summer is just around the corner, and while the kids are counting down the days until school ends, parents...

Michelle Almeida

Emirates' Major Travel Insurance Upgrade Covers Conflict Risks & More - Here’s Everything To Know

Travelling right now can feel a bit uncertain and make you feel anxious over unexpected travel chaos....

Michelle Almeida

12 Fun Ways To Celebrate Father’s Day In UAE This June

If you’re trying to find the perfect Father’s Day celebrations that go beyond ties and ‘best...

Muskan Gupta

Is The UAE Summer Heat About To Get Hotter Than Usual?

Hot girl summer has nothing on what the UAE is experiencing right now. Temperatures across the Gulf are...

Michelle Almeida

Only 1 Long Weekend Left In UAE For 2026! Here’s How To Plan!

If you’ve already started mentally calculating your next long weekend, you’re not alone! 2026 is shaping...

Muskan Gupta

You Can Now Get Your Dubai Tourist Visa In Just 48 Hours

If waiting weeks for a visa has ever made you rethink a trip, Dubai just solved that problem. The city’s...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai's Best Deals To Enjoy The FIFA World Cup

Football season is officially here, and as always, Dubai has pulled out all the stops for the FIFA World...

Muskan Gupta

7 Fan Zones To Catch The FIFA World Cup In Dubai

The wait is almost over. The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, and while the action is unfolding...

Muskan Gupta

How To Get A Cash Refund On Your Nol Card Balance

With summer holiday season approaching Dubai, it’s not uncommon for many residents to go back home...

Muskan Gupta

Here's How Every UAE Resident Can Sign The National Pledge For Free

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately and spotted posts of people sharing a pledge...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Doctors Advise Against Last-Minute Vaccinations Before Holiday Travels

Let’s be real, when was the last time you though about travel vaccines? If the answer is “when...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Summer Survival Guide: 9 Ways To Stay Cool & Beat The Heat

As we bid adieu to the breezy, cool temperatures, walking outside in the UAE lately feels like stepping...

Michelle Almeida

Top 10 Visa-On-Arrival Destinations To Spend Islamic New Year 2026

The 2026 Islamic New Year is officially a long weekend, with Monday, June 15th being declared a public...

Muskan Gupta

CONFIRMED: Islamic New Year To Be The Next UAE Long Weekend

Note from editor: The Islamic New Year has been confirmed for Monday, June 15th, for both public and...

Abu Dhabi milky way season al quaa desert

Muskan Gupta

How To Make The Most Of 'Milky Way Season' In Al Quaa Desert

Five stars on a clear Dubai night. That’s usually the best we get. But I think it’s time...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Travellers Advised Against Filming Reels & Selfies In Foreign Airports Or Face Travel-Ban

If you’re a UAE resident who regularly travels to India and love filming your journey as you go...

Muskan Gupta

Rent Hikes Officially Freeze Across Abu Dhabi - Effective Immediately

Abu Dhabi has just announced a temporary rent freeze across all property types, effective immediately....

Muskan Gupta

Your Ultimate Guide To Watching The FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches In The UAE

The countdown is officially on! In just a matter of weeks, the world’s biggest sporting event will...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai: 7 Changes Already Taken Affect In June You Must Know

Some months in Dubai pass by without much fanfare. But this June 2026 is not one of them. Daily commuters,...

Michelle Almeida

5% VAT Charge On Salik & Parkin Explained

For all the drivers in Dubai, you’re in for a surprise with this one. From June 1, both Salik and...

UAE Eid Weekend Fun Activities & Attractions

Michelle Almeida

Top 12 UAE Activities & Attractions To Visit This Eid Long Weekend

The much-awaited Eid Al Adha weekend is almost here! And the UAE is gearing up for one massive long break...

Michelle Almeida

Subdued’s Dubai Hills Opening Came With Massive Crowds & Mystery Gifts!

Dubai’s fashion crowd clearly had one mission this week. Get to Dubai Hills Mall before everyone else...

Emirates Holidays All-Inclusive Eid Getaways

Michelle Almeida

We Found These 6 Last-Minute Eid Getaways With Emirates Holidays Flights + Stay From Just AED 3,935

Didn’t plan a trip for the Eid Al Adha long weekend yet? Emirates Holidays may have just saved you the...

Michelle Almeida

5 Scenic Mangrove Trips To Experience In The UAE

Sometimes, ditching the brunches and parties for nature can be a breath of fresh air that we so desperately...

Michelle Almeida

Circle Café’s New Bragel Is Dubai’s Latest Obsession

Dubai’s obsession with creative bakes has officially entered a new era! You’ve tried the croissant...

Michelle Almeida

8 Crucial Summer Car Maintenance Tips Every Driver Should Know

Dubai summers are brutal enough on people. But your car feels it even more. Between scorching 45°C+ temperatures...

Michelle Almeida

10 Eid Al Adha Concerts, Shows & DJ Sets In UAE You Can’t Miss

It’s not all about the food and staycations during the long weekend. In fact, this year, the UAE...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Introduces New Legal Age Rules: Here's What Changes For Young Adults

For years in the UAE, turning 18 already came with plenty of grown-up responsibilities. You can drive...

Michelle Almeida

Confused About The Long Weekend Holiday? Eid Al Adha Dates Explained

With Eid Al Adha around the corner, the UAE’s holiday dates have officially become the main topic in...

Michelle Almeida

These 10 Unexpected Mistakes Could Get You Fined Up To AED 500K In Dubai!

Did you know chewing gum could get you fined in Dubai?! Now you probably know about Dubai, which is famous...

Anubhav Singh Bassi Is Bringing His Chaotic Comedy

Michelle Almeida

Anubhav Singh Bassi Is Back In Dubai With More Relatable Comedy Chaos

There’s nothing quite like the kind of comedy that makes your stomach hurt from laughing. And that’s...

Michelle Almeida

13 Eid Al Adha Brunch Deals In Dubai You Need To Book Now!

If your Eid plans revolve around incredible food and long, lazy brunches with everyone gathered around...

Michelle Almeida

Visit These 7 Free Parks & Outdoor Attractions Before Temperatures Rise

Dubai’s outdoor season is officially in its ‘use it before you lose it’ era. The sunsets...

Michelle Almeida

The Hive Summer Theatre Festival Is Bringing Beloved Stories To Life For FREE!

Remember the books you read until the pages curled at the corners? Some stories made you laugh, some...

Michelle Almeida

Everything UAE Residents Need To Know About Hantavirus & Prevention Steps When Travelling

An Antarctic cruise turning into the centre of a rare virus outbreak was definitely not on anyone’s 2026...

Michelle Almeida

Celebrate Mother’s Day With These 7 Out-Of-The-Box Gift Ideas Under AED 200!

There’s nothing sufficient enough to show gratitude to all the moms and mother figures in our lives....

Michelle Almeida

Dubai’s Proud Of UAE Sale Has Major Discounts At 500+ Brands - Here’s Where To Shop

If you needed an excuse to go shopping guilt-free, then Dubai’s malls are officially in shopping mode....

Michelle Almeida

Here’s Why Only Certain Residents Receive Early Warning System Messages

After a few weeks of respite, we were met with that loud, unmistakable alert tone. While it does stir...

Muskan Gupta

What Is Iran's New "Strait Authority" & How Does It Affect UAE Residents?

Iran has announced a new control system called the “Strait Authority” that will manage ships...

Michelle Almeida

No UAE Visa? Here’s Who Can Still Enter & How

Planning a trip to the UAE but not sure where you stand on the whole visa situation? Don’t worry,...

Michelle Almeida

US Issues UAE Travel Advisory - Details To Know Before Travelling

Things are getting tense, and travellers are being told to stay sharp, alert and of course calm. The...

Muskan Gupta

Will Gas Prices Decrease In June Since UAE Has Officially Left OPEC & OPEC+?

Every time you pull up to the petrol station lately, it feels like nothing but stress. You pull up to...

Michelle Almeida

UAE To Launch A New Arabic Language Law By 2027

The UAE is ensuring its culture, identity, and language are preserved in a big way! A brand-new Arabic...

Muskan Gupta

WhatsApp Laws Are Majorly Changing In The UAE

Most of us use WhatsApp every single day without giving it a second thought. But your casual text-and-send...

Diya Vora

A Dubai Resident's Guide To Understanding The Abu Dhabi Darb Toll Gate System

Got wheels? Heading to Abu Dhabi? Whether it’s your trusty sedan or a flashy rental taking you...

Michelle Almeida

Travellers Advised To Book Eid Flights Now Before Prices Surge

Not long before the long holiday! And if you’re planning an Eid Al Adha escape, you might want...

Michelle Almeida

This Sharjah Eid Exhibition Is Back With Deals Up To 75% Off!

It’s that time of the year when your Eid shopping list is already growing faster than your budget....

Michelle Almeida

5 Free Things To Do In Dubai This May!

We know the heat is rising! But so is Dubai’s social calendar, and May is packed with ways to get out...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Rent Prices Dip - 4 Areas With The Biggest Drops

Dubai’s rental market has been on a volatile journey. But 2026 is finally bringing a slight breather....

Michelle Almeida

UAE Travellers Get Passenger Rights & Real-Time Complaint Tracking

Flight delays, cancellations, and confusing airline policies- we’ve all experienced these. But if you’re...

Michelle Almeida

5 Big Changes Coming In May For UAE Residents

May is bringing a bunch of updates across the UAE. And they’ll affect everything from how you get around...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Introduces New ‘Safe Zones’ In Schools - Rules & Guidelines Explained

Classes are officially back in session. But unfortunately, it’s not quite business as usual. Schools...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Warns Travellers Of Malaria Risk: Here Are 6 Prevention Tips

Planning an overseas escape soon? You might want to add one more thing to your pre-trip checklist. Dubai...

Michelle Almeida

Identity Theft Risks Rising In UAE - 7 Simple Ways To Stay Safe

You thought creating a password meant your data online was safe? You may want to have a rethink. As more...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: Indian Expats To Get New Passport Service Provider

If you’re an Indian expat living in the UAE, heads up. Our go-to place for passport renewals and...

Michelle Almeida

5 Major Dubai Road Projects That Will Shorten Your Commute

With residents gradually getting back to their school and work routines, Dubai’s roads are about to feel...

Michelle Almeida

Ripe Market Is Back! Enjoy The Fun With FREE Entry & A Bonus Day

If you’re not planning to bed-rot this weekend, then we’ve got something fun and chill in...

Muskan Gupta

Will UAE See The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower In May?

Forget your rooftop brunches and sunset cruises for a second, because May has something way cooler on...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Metro Gold Line - Connectivity Benefits Every Commuter Needs to Know

Whether you’re a daily commuter or you’ll finally have metro access right where you live,...

Michelle Almeida

New Dubai Airport Express Line To Connect DXB, DWC & 5 Metro Stops

Often find yourself racing against the clock to grab your flight from Dubai’s International Airport to...

Michelle Almeida

Celebrate World Book Day At Dubai’s First-Ever Smallest Library

In today’s fast-paced world, we understand the need for a reset that doesn’t involve a screen,...

Dubai 3-Day Pop-Up New Balance X Rascals

Michelle Almeida

Don’t Miss Dubai’s FREE 3-Day Pop-Up Packed With Runs, Food & Music!

If you want to sweat it out and chow on some good food this weekend, we’ve got your plans sorted....

Michelle Almeida

6 Dubai Hotels Close For Summer Upgrades & Renovations

Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing getting a refresh! In fact, some of the city’s most iconic...

Michelle Almeida

Ditch The Offices For Dubai’s New ‘Work From Park' Initiative

Who says work only has to happen between four walls?! Dubai Municipality is shaking things up with a...

Muskan Gupta

8 UAE Government Apps You Need In An Emergency

Just imagine, it’s 2am, something has gone wrong, and you’re frantically digging through...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Launches New Platform To Compare Essential Grocery Prices

Have you ever found that grocery prices at some stores are higher than at others? We know just how annoyingly...

Michelle Almeida

8 Events To Fill Up Your May Calendar With In UAE

Summer is easing in, and honestly, May in the UAE isn’t slowing down one bit. In just a few weeks, you...

Michelle Almeida

⁠Summer-Proof Your Home With These 15 Maintenance Tips

We’re all dreading it, but in a few short weeks, we’ll all be back to begrudgingly living...

Michelle Almeida

Alserkal Art Month 2026: Must-See Exhibitions & Events

If you’ve ever strolled through Alserkal Avenue during Art Week and wondered why this event can’t last...

Michelle Almeida

Here’s How To Cut Your DEWA Bills In Dubai With These 13 Simple Hacks

We all hate paying bills, especially those pesky utility ones that somehow feel higher every month. But...

Michelle Almeida

UAE Bans Sugary Drinks & Snacks In Schools: What Parents Must Know

School lunches and canteen staples in the UAE are in for a serious shake-up. A newly introduced framework...

Michelle Almeida

Ourwatr & Keeta Turn Free Mineral Water Into A Community Impact Initiative

What if your everyday bottle of water didn’t just quench your thirst…but also helped strengthen...

Michelle Almeida

Celebrate Vishu At These 7 Best Sadhya Spots In Dubai

Vishu isn’t just about a meal… it’s a feeling you can quite literally taste. From that moment when...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Reduces Foreign Flights To One Per Day - How This Impacts Travellers

For everyone thinking about travelling soon, you might want to read this first. Dubai has introduced...

Michelle Almeida

Mecca E-Permits Required Under New Stricter Hajj Rules

Thinking about heading to Mecca during Hajj season? Then you need to double-check your paperwork first....

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Churches & Temples Reopen - Strict Visiting Details To Follow

While geopolitical tensions are at a standstill, Dubai’s spiritual spaces are slowly coming back to life....

Michelle Almeida

Private Sector Rules & Eligibility For Taking Leave For Hajj 2026

If you’re planning to go on Hajj this year, there’s a lot to keep in mind before you pack...

Michelle Almeida

6 Ways To Reduce Your AC Bill In Dubai This Summer

It may not be peak summer just yet. But let’s be real, in Dubai, AC is basically essential regardless...

Michelle Almeida

Shopping Local In Dubai Can Now Pay For Your Parking!

Imagine parking your car in Dubai and getting your fee back just for grabbing a coffee, a haircut, or...

Michelle Almeida

Dine At These 13 Discounted Local Restaurants In UAE

Dining out in the UAE just got a little more rewarding. As restaurants face quieter footfall, some of...

Muskan Gupta

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Is Real! Scheduled To Release This 2026

Apple had the internet buzzing with rumours of their first-ever foldable iPhone… until now. Bloomberg’s...

Michelle Almeida

Violations, Rules & AED 3000 Fines For Noisy Cars Explained

You’ve heard those loud roars at 2 AM while you’re deep in sleep. You may also have seen...

Major Airlines Issue April Travel Advice

Michelle Almeida

These 15 Major Airlines Issue Travel Advice For April Travellers

Planning to fly this April? As stressful and overwhelming as it can be, consider double-checking your...

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