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Dubai Expands Education Sector With 26 New Private Institutions Opening for 2026 - 2027
Dubai’s KHDA announces 26 new private educational institutions opening for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, adding nearly 17,000 school seats, 1,700 early childhood places, and prestigious international universities. [...]

UAE Ends Homework For Some Young Students Ahead Of New School Year
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that pupils from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will no longer be assigned homework, forming part of six major educational updates introduced for the 2026–2027 school year. [...]

RTA Completes Traffic Upgrades Across Six Dubai School Zones Ahead of New Term
Dubai’s RTA completes key road and parking improvements across six school zones, streamlining traffic flow and boosting safety for more than 10 schools ahead of the new academic year. [...]

The Chainsmokers And The Script Confirmed For Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
GRAMMY-winning duo The Chainsmokers and Irish rock band The Script will co-headline the final Yasalam After-Race Concert on Sunday, 6 December, concluding the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. [...]

RTA Partners With UAE Food Bank To Distribute Meals To Delivery Riders
Dubai’s RTA collaborates with the UAE Food Bank and Deliveroo to provide daily meals at 23 public transport rest areas during peak summer heat. [...]

UPDATES

New Pedestrian And Cycling Bridge Opens At Mushrif National Park

24 August 2026

Dubai Municipality has unveiled a 102-metre dedicated bridge in Mushrif National Park, offering cyclists and hikers a safe, seamless connection across the forest trail network.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Confirmed As 2026 Formula 1 Season Finale This December

24 August 2026

Yas Marina Circuit will host the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 3 to 6 December, concluding the 2026 World Championship season.

Dubai Airports Rolls Out ‘Dubai Welcome’ Hospitality Activations At Terminal 3

21 August 2026

Dubai Airports introduces 'Dubai Welcome' activations across Terminal 3, featuring complimentary treats, live performances, mascot greetings, and custom sign stations to welcome returning residents and tourists this August

DINING

Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse

29 July 2026

Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse Italian favourite Isola launches 'Pranzo all'Isola', a summer weekday set lunch menu, offering two and three-course coastal Italian dining options starting from Dhs 140.

MiMi Mei Fair Launches New Dinner Set Menu In Downtown Dubai

28 July 2026

MiMi Mei Fair on Downtown Boulevard introduces a three-course dinner set menu for Dhs 228 per person.

Al Quoz Cafe Welcomes Morning Diners With French-Inspired Breakfast Menu

16 July 2026

Cassette, the music and arts café in Al Quoz, offers a relaxed start to the day with a newly highlighted French-inspired breakfast menu featuring classic egg dishes, sweet crêpes, and house-made pastries.

WHAT'S ON

Expanded Events Calendar Announced Across These Two Dubai Venues

20 August 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre unveils a comprehensive schedule of international exhibitions through late 2026, splitting major trade shows between its central venue and the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.

Comedian Jimmy Carr To Perform At Dubai Opera In August

30 July 2026

British comedian Jimmy Carr will perform two live shows at Dubai Opera on 29 August 2026 as part of his international 'Laughs Funny' tour. Tickets start at Dhs 250.

Nancy Ajram To Perform Live At Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena This October

20 July 2026

Lebanese pop icon Nancy Ajram will return to Dubai for a major concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on 24 October 2026, bringing her signature hits to UAE fans.

HEALTH & FITNESS

UAE Becomes Second Country Globally To Authorise New High Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra

02 August 2026

The Emirates Drug Establishment authorises Lipfendra, a new daily oral medication for adults with high LDL cholesterol, bringing cutting-edge healthcare to UAE residents.

Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic

06 April 2026

Dr. Tatjana Pavicic is a dermatologist and global educator in aesthetic medicine, known for personalised, evidence-based care.

Why Is Obesity Rising In Dubai? Experts Explain The Causes And Solutions

06 April 2026

Obesity is rising in Dubai due to sedentary lifestyles, easy access to high-calorie food, busy schedules and poor diet choices. Here's what experts have to say!

KIDS & EDUCATION

RTA Steps Up Inspections Ahead Of Dubai School Year

25 August 2026

Dubai’s RTA launches a 30-day school bus inspection campaign and introduces expanded ride-pooling and e-hail transport options ahead of the 2026–2027 academic term.

UAE Launches National Higher Education Award To Celebrate Academic Excellence

14 July 2026

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially launched a new national award to celebrate the institutions, teachers, and partners shaping the country's tertiary education sector.

Abu Dhabi Student Crowned UAE Arab Reading Challenge Champion

10 July 2026

Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni beat over 830,000 national entrants to claim the 10th Arab Reading Challenge crown at Dubai’s Expo City, advancing to the global grand finals.

BEAUTY