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Dubai Tourism Hits New Peak With 869,000 Visitors In August 2026
Dubai welcomes 869,000 international visitors in August 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since February. [...]

RTA Issues 119,000 Driving Licences In First Half Of 2026
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority issued 119,188 driving licences in H1 2026, deploying AI-powered Smart Yard testing and advanced simulators to train new motorists across the emirate. [...]

Highs Up To 44°C Expected Across Inland Regions With Coastal Fog Risk
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts fair to partly cloudy skies, peak temperatures of 44°C, and rising overnight humidity bringing coastal fog risks across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and eastern emirates this week. [...]

Global Village Announces Opening Date For New Season
Dubai’s Global Village will open its gates for Season 31 on Wednesday 14 October 2026, running through May 2027 with new international pavilions, upgraded dining concepts, returning family attractions and under ‘A More Wonderful World’ theme. [...]

Dubai Retail Unveils 'The Yard' As First Lifestyle Destination On Palm Jebel Ali
Spanning 70,000 square feet, the upcoming waterfront development will host 26 retail, dining, and healthcare brands to support 20,000 future island residents. [...]

UPDATES

Wizz Air Restores UAE Routes With Flights From Dubai and Abu Dhabi

10 September 2026

The European low-cost carrier is returning to UAE skies starting 25 October 2026, launching direct routes to seven European cities.

Three Massive Harry Potter Lands To Open At Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

08 September 2026

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is expanding by over 50 per cent to bring Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest to life, featuring world-exclusive wizarding rides.

RTA Grants Garmin 10-Year Naming Rights For ONPASSIVE Metro Station

08 September 2026

RTA renames ONPASSIVE Metro Station to Garmin Metro Station under a 10-year partnership agreement with AMIT Retail, with physical signage updates running through November 2026.

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

The Chainsmokers And The Script Confirmed For Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

26 August 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.

Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup In September

24 August 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena will host the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup this September, featuring top European teams alongside local side Dubai Basketball.

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.

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

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