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Lifestyle

Dubai Without the Hustle And Big Costs: Where To Live When the Pace Gets Too Loud

Nad Al Sheba, Town Square, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Motor City — areas to consider when your contract expires

by Barbara Yakimchuk

18 Dec 2025

Your Reason To Dress Up: 13 Dubai Spots To Welcome 2026 In Full Glam

Grab your phone and do the booking to step into 2026 like a diamond — shining

by Dara Morgan

17 Dec 2025

Interview

Meet Lawrence Harradine, the Person Deciding Which Global Stars Perform In Dubai

Early bookings, wild riders and the art of programming Dubai’s diverse audiences

by Barbara Yakimchuk

16 Dec 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 16–22

A cinema dome in the mountains, an exhibition that speaks through walls, a secret anti-party, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve With a View: Rooftop Spots To Watch Fireworks In the Gulf

Discover some of the best rooftop spots to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Gulf

by Sana Bun

15 Dec 2025

Art

From Regional To Global: How UAE Art Fairs Repositioned the Region On the International Map

Opera Gallery Dubai’s director reflects on the momentum reshaping the UAE’s cultural scene

by Sylvain Gaillard

15 Dec 2025

Art

Interview

Time Chamber By Conrad Shawcross Arrived In Dubai

The Fireze legend spotted during Dubai Watch Week

by Sophie She

12 Dec 2025

Animals

Owning a Horse In the UAE: What Does It Actually Cost?

Where to buy, where to keep it, and how much it will cost you

by Barbara Yakimchuk

11 Dec 2025

Shopping

What To Gift a Creative In 2026: Local Brands For Artists, Designers & Makers

A guide to the local gift ideas

by Sana Bun

11 Dec 2025

Interview

Fashion

How To Start Fashion Brand In Dubai? Speaking With Jamie Atherton

Costs, common mistakes, and the key pieces to prioritise — in conversation with the founder of "I’ll Write You Letters"

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Dec 2025

2025 New Year Events In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, And Sharjah — Full Schedule

Your guide to 2025 New Year events in the UAE

by Sana Bun

9 Dec 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 9–15

From meteor showers in the desert to fresh pop-ups in the park, Sole DXB, and new voices in film

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Dec 2025

Lifestyle

You Built a Life In Dubai. Maybe It Is Time To Admit You Are Kind Of a Badass

Dubai pushes everyone to want more, but maybe the real achievement is everything you have already built without noticing

by Sofia Brontvein

8 Dec 2025

Lifestyle

The Talent Visa In the UAE: What It Is And How To Get It?

Checking the legal framework and asking insiders to share a step-by-step guide to securing the Talent Visa

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Dec 2025

Sport

Electric Bikes In Dubai And Abu Dhabi: Laws, Safety, Where To Ride

Your guide to electric bikes in the UAE

by Sana Bun

3 Dec 2025

Restaurants

Dubai Insiders: JP On Finding His Place In Dubai

Running a business, finding the balance, and settling into one of the world’s fastest-paced cities

by Barbara Yakimchuk

3 Dec 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 2–8

From a new Alserkal hangout to the Japan Festival and the long-awaited opening of the Zayed National Museum

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Dec 2025

Sport

Night Running In Dubai: Safety, Gear, And Where To Go

Discover top routes, gear, and safety tips for enjoyable evening runs

by Sana Bun

30 Nov 2025

Festivals