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Registration Officially Opens For 10th Edition Of Dubai Fitness Challenge
Registration is now open for the 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge, inviting residents to complete 30 minutes of daily activity from 31 October to 29 November across citywide flagship events. [...]

KHDA Forms Dedicated Parents, Educators, And Students Councils For Private Schools
The KHDA has established dedicated Parents, Educators, and Students Councils to give families and school staff a direct voice in shaping private education policy in Dubai. [...]

RTA Begins Trial Of Autonomous 'Dubai Glydways' Pods At Bluewaters
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched a four-week trial of Glydways, an autonomous electric pod system operating on dedicated guideways at Bluewaters Island. [...]

Dubai Safari Park Announces Eighth Season Opening
Dubai Safari Park opens its eighth season on 12 October with a 7-day 'Wildest Opening Week' featuring interactive activities, six themed habitat zones, and over 3,000 animals for visiting families. [...]

Dubai Miracle Garden Inaugurated For 15th Season With Rotational Themes
Dubai Miracle Garden opens its 15th season featuring 200 million blooms, weekly themed cultural events, and wellness displays running until 31 May 2027. [...]

UPDATES

Dubai Unveils Colour-Coded Addressing Identity And Enhanced Wayfinding Signs

12 October 2026

Dubai introduces a unified visual addressing system featuring colour-coded street signs and Makani QR plates across 186 areas, launching withZa'abeel, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Khawaneej.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Announces Reopening Date With New Attractions

19 September 2026

Dubai Parks and Resorts will reopen on 7 October 2026 following a six-month closure. The outdoor destination returns for the cooler season with new additions including a bowling alley and racing simulators

Emirates NBD Group Sweeps 12 Top Titles At Euromoney 2026 Awards

19 September 2026

Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic claim 12 major accolades at the Euromoney 2026 Awards, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global financial hub and bringing enhanced digital, ESG, and Shariah-compliant banking solutions to UAE residents.

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

Global Village Returns For Season 31 With 29 Pavilions And New Roller Coaster

12 October 2026

Global Village opens Season 31 featuring 29 cultural pavilions, 40,000 live shows, over 250 dining outlets, and the new Tokyo Rush thrill ride.

Dubai International Film Festival Returns In 2027

19 September 2026

The Dubai International Film Festival is returning for its 15th edition on 8 December 2027. Announced by the Dubai Media Council, the festival aims to empower Middle Eastern cinema and connect regional talent with global markets.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens Ticket Sales Ahead Of December Grand Opening

19 September 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has launched ticket sales online ahead of its 11 December 2026 opening. Tickets are priced at AED 70 for general admission, with free entry available for UAE students, children under 18, and senior residents.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Dubai Mallathon Concludes Second Edition With Over 160,000 Active Participants

19 September 2026

Over 160,000 residents participated in the second Dubai Mallathon, logging 290 million steps across indoor venues. The summer initiative concluded with a full indoor marathon at Dubai Mall and events at Dubai Hills Mall.

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.

KIDS & EDUCATION

Dubai Private Schools Rank Among World Top 10 In Global Assessment

08 September 2026

Dubai private schools have secured top 10 positions worldwide in reading, maths, and science in the PISA 2025 assessment, hitting key targets under the Dubai Education 33 Strategy.

Dubai Police Train 140 School Security Guards To Tackle Morning Traffic

30 August 2026

Dubai Police completed specialised traffic management and emergency training for over 140 security guards across 35 schools ahead of the new academic year rush.

UAE Ends Homework For Some Young Students Ahead Of New School Year

26 August 2026

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.

BEAUTY