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Nominations Open For First Dubai-it Award
Nominations for the first Dubai-it Award are open, inviting individuals, businesses, and entities to showcase extraordinary achievements delivered across 10 vital sectors in Dubai. [...]

New Bridge Opens At Al Qudra Road And Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection
Dubai’s RTA has opened a new 700-metre four-lane bridge at the Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street junction, cutting peak waiting times by 85% for over 400,000 residents. [...]

UAE Announces Long Weekend
UAE confirms Friday, 28 August 2026, as a paid public holiday for federal government and private sector workers to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, creating a three-day long weekend. [...]

DXB Becomes First Airport To Host Dubai Mallathon
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has joined the citywide Dubai Mallathon, transforming Terminal 3 into indoor walking tracks every Friday throughout August for staff and travellers. [...]

New Pedestrian And Cycling Bridge Opens Over Sheikh Zayed Road
A new 528-metre pedestrian and cycling bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road is now open, giving cyclists and pedestrians a safe, direct crossing between Dubai Hills, Hessa Street, and Al Sufouh as part of Dubai's 2030 mobility plan. [...]

UPDATES

Bus On Demand Service Expanded To Al Satwa, Al Quoz, And Mirdif

06 August 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has extended its Bus On Demand app-based transit service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Mirdif, bringing total coverage to 20 areas across the emirate following record rider demand in 2026.

Dubai Duty Free To Accept Crypto Payments

05 August 2026

Shoppers can now pay with cryptocurrency at Dubai Duty Free across DXB, Al Maktoum International, and online. Transactions settle instantly in Dirhams via Crypto.com Pay under central bank regulation.

Peak-Hour Traffic Cut By 30% With New Latifa Bint Hamdan Street Enhancements

05 August 2026

RTA has completed quick-response traffic enhancements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street, introducing a new service lane and two U-turns that boost road capacity by 66% and cut peak-hour delays by up to 30 per cent

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

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.

One Piece Star Mackenyu Confirmed For Middle East Film And Comic Con 2026

14 July 2026

Middle East Film and Comic Con 2026 returns to Abu Dhabi this September, confirming Japanese actor Mackenyu as the headline celebrity guest alongside renowned Marvel and DC comic book artists.

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

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.

KHDA Launches Mandatory 'Skills For Life' Initiative

08 July 2026

Dubai’s KHDA introduces the 'Skills for Life' educational framework for the 2026-27 academic year, integrating financial literacy, digital safety, and wellness.

BEAUTY