Lifestyle
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Meet Kem, the Fintech Rethinking Everyday Banking In the Gulf
What started as a frustration with sending money in Kuwait has grown into something much bigger
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Local Ice Cream Brands Worth Knowing Across MENA
From Lebanese ashta to camel-milk gelato
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What Everyone In the UAE Starts Planning In August
August is when UAE calendars start filling up again for the months ahead
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How To Plan an Autumn Weekend Escape From Dubai Before Prices Rise
Plan a short autumn escape from Dubai around school breaks, seasonal weather and peak travel dates
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Public Holidays In the GCC: What To Expect For the Rest Of 2026
From late-August religious dates to national celebrations
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Creative Workshops In Dubai To Try This Summer
Try pottery, painting, printmaking and other creative workshops for adults across Dubai this summer
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Emirati Women’s Day Is Coming: How To Celebrate It In Dubai
One day was clearly not enough: the UAE is giving Emirati women an entire month in 2026
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How Dubai Changes In August: A Month Before the City Comes Back To Life
August catches Dubai between seasons, as summer routines gradually give way to a busier autumn calendar
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Cold Desserts Across the Middle East
From stretchy booza to fragrant milk puddings
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Dubai’s Flexi Rent, Explained: How Does It Actually Work?
What Dubai’s Flexi Rent actually means for tenants beyond the headlines and how it works today
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When Self-Improvement Goes Too Far: Why Sometimes You Need To Forget Who You Are
A routine can change your life. It can also quietly take it over
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The New Summer Rituals Of Gulf Cities
Discover how summer reshapes daily life in Gulf
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After the Pause: Why the UAE Is Ready For Its Next Chapter
After months of postponed plans and cautious optimism, the UAE is entering a new season with renewed confidence
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Summer Drinks Beyond Matcha
Hojicha, hibiscus and lighter refreshers are widening Dubai’s summer café menu
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The Era Of Soft Ghosting: The Communication Habit We Never Meant To Create
Why did it become so common? Is it global or especially noticeable in the UAE? And is it a trend or a new social norm?
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You Were Born To Shine: How To Build a Strong Personal Brand In the UAE
From positioning to platforms, here is your ultimate guide to building a personal brand people remember
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How To Plan a Summer Weekend In the UAE Without Flying
From scenic road trips and staycations to cultural escapes and indoor summer activities
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adidas Hyperboost Edge Steps Into Dubai’s Running Community
Built for longer miles, changing paces and runners still finding their rhythm
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Regional Brands I Came Across: Mustafa's Finds
Mustafa of H5 Lab takes us through the regional brands he is excited about
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How Summer Looks Different Across the Middle East
From Beirut's seaside evenings to Oman's khareef season