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UPDATES
- New Exit To Improve Traffic Flow Near Ras Al Khor
  
  Dubai’s RTA will soon open a new exit for vehicles heading from Financial Centre Street towards Ras Al Khor Road, cutting travel time by 54% and easing congestion.
- Emirates Suspends Social Media Ads Amid Rising Ticket Scams
  
  Emirates has paused social media adverts after a spike in fake ticket scams, warning travellers to verify promotions and stay alert to fraud.
- Digital Dubai Introduces Virtual Emirati Family Characters
  
  Designed to make learning about the city’s digital services fun and engaging, Digital Dubai has unveiled its first AI-powered virtual Emirati Family, starting with a friendly character.
- Dubai Municipality Ensures Food Safety With Extensive Inspections
  
  Over 34,000 food inspections were carried out by Dubai Municipality in first half of 2025, ensuring restaurants and food outlets meet the highest safety standards across the city.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Managing Cholesterol: How To Keep It In Check
  
  High cholesterol is increasingly becoming a silent problem among people across generations and geographies. Connector looks at how you can take concrete steps that will keep high cholesterol under check.
- Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Solutions And When To Seek Help
  
  With the help of expert insights, Connector explores the most common sleep disorders, the underlying causal factors and potential solutions to them.
- Dealing With Food Intolerances
  
  Tips for dealing with food intolerances
- Prevalence Of Vitamin D In The UAE
  
  Over 90% in the region are deficient in vitamin D, which can cause weakness in bones and joints
BEAUTY
- Choosing The Right Sunscreen This Summer
  
  Connector helps you build the right sunscreen routine this summer with the help of expert insights.
- How An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Help Your Skin Glow
  
  Connector spoke to experts to help you understand the root causes behind inflammation and how anti-inflammatory diet can help you look more radiant.
- Your Guide To Summer Hair Care
  
  Connector spoke with experts and specialists in the UAE to help you with hair care during summer. Use these expert tips to beat the heat, humidity and hair hassles
- Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
  
  Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Exciting Summer Camps In Dubai Your Children Will Love
  
  Check out these exciting summer camps in Dubai perfect for your children this year. From camps for leisure and activities, to educational camps, there's a lot on offer this summer.
- How To Help Your Child Use AI The Right Way
  
  Artificial intelligence is redefining the way children learn and engage with the world. Connector speaks with leading educational experts in the region to explore how you can help your child use AI the right way.
- Tips To Choosing The Right School
  
  Make the right choice that will ensure the child thrives at school
- Help Your Child Learn Faster And Smarter With These Science-Backed Tips
  
  Understanding the science behind memory and learning can significantly enhance your child's educational journey. Here are some evidence based strategies to help them learn faster.
DINING
- DSS 10 Dirham Dish To Deliver Unbeatable Deals All August
  
  From ramen to shawarma and gelato to hot dogs, DSS 2025 is set to launch its latest '10 Dirham Dish' offer across over 700 outlets all August. No vouchers or bookings required.
- Tasty Dining Deals To Try This Week In Dubai
  
  A fresh week brings fresh new reasons to eat out. Connector rounds up some of the best dining deals out there in Dubai this week.
- Unmissable Dining Deals In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, summer specials, and fresh openings. Dubai’s dining scene is heating up. Explore the best spots to eat this week with Connector’s top picks!
- Indoor Restaurants In Dubai With Stunning Views
  
  Summer in Dubai is the perfect time to check out indoor dining spaces that also offer stunning views. Connector rounds up some of the best spots in Dubai to enjoy flavours with excellent views.
HOME & GARDEN
- Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season
  
  Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.
- Phenomenal Summer Staycations In Ras Al Khaimah
  
  Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the best summer staycation destinations in the UAE, from serene nature escapes to beach front stays and much more. Here's Connector's roundup of some of the top places in RAK for your summer staycation.
- Connector In Conversation With Lezel Cook: A Mother’s Trek To Everest To Raise Autism Awareness
  
  Lezel Cook, a mother of an 8 year old with autism undertook a group trek to Mount Everest to raise awareness about autism. Connector spoke with her about her personal life journey, what the trek meant for her and what she hopes for families like hers
- Simple Ways In Which You Can Save Water At Home And Help Protect The Environment
  
  Connector explores the importance of saving water at home and looks at simple steps UAE residents can take to make a lasting impact on the environment.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do For The Weekend 1 To 3 August
  
  With something happening in every corner of the city, now’s the perfect time to make the most of the summer and explore what Dubai has to offer. Explore Connector's top picks for this weekend.
- Yas Gaming Festival Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
  
  Offering free entry, gaming zones, cosplay competitions and loyalty rewards, Yas Gaming Festival kicks off at Yas Mall, running until 10 August.
- Shawn Chidiac And Others Join Star Lineup At Dubai Comedy Festival
  
  Featuring top global comics like Shawn Chidiac, Masood Boomgaard, Paul Taylor and others, Dubai Comedy Festival announces new additions to its lineup.
- Boo Boo Laand Hosts Exciting Event For Children On Friendship Day
  
  From creative workshops to photo moments, Boo Boo Laand at Dubai Mall invites families to celebrate Friendship Day on this weekend, turning a regular Sunday into a memory-filled afternoon for children and their besties.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Uptown District's First 'Supertall' Tower Progressing At Pace

27 August 2018

Uptown Dubai’s developer DMCC has confirmed that the construction in Uptown district is proceeding well and work has begun on the first ‘supertall’ tower and associated podium at the new district. The ‘supertall’ tower under construction is one of

Dubai International Airport Set To Welcome Its One Billionth Passenger

27 August 2018

Since opening in the 1960s, Dubai International Airport has welcomed a huge number of passengers. Just how huge is that number? 1 billion. DXB Airport is set to welcome its one billionth passenger this year - a huge milestone for one of the

Your Children Belong In The Back Seat Of Your Car

27 August 2018

You’re safe, so why isn’t your child? Road accidents happen almost every day in the UAE and you want to make sure that your passengers are safe, especially if they are children. Last year, the UAE issued a law ensuring that backseat passengers

An Island In Dubai For Less Than A Penthouse On Palm Jumeirah

27 August 2018

Lebanon island, located within Nakheel’s World Islands just off the Dubai coast, is up for sale. The island is reported to be owned by an Indian businessman based in Dubai who is now currently looking for a buyer for his 420,000-square-foot

Essentials Supplied To Needy School Children Ahead Of The New Year

26 August 2018

Just ahead of the new academic year 2018-2019, students from low income families received school kits under a Dubai Cares initiative. A total of 10,000 students, from kindergarten to grade 12, in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah

Dubai Police Officer Honours The Late Sheikh Zayed In The Most Epic Way

26 August 2018

After completing his third mountain climb this year, Ahmed Zein Al Yafei has flown the flag for the Year of Zayed. Al Yafei reached new heights by climbing the highest peak in Europe - Mount Elbrus. The airport security officer

Academic Calendar For 2018-2019 Year Released

26 August 2018

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the confirmed 2018-2019 academic calendar for private schools. The calendar states the dates for private schools that start their academic year in September and April.

Great News, It's Going To Cool Down Soon!

26 August 2018

For a lot of the world, summer sunshine is the best time of the year. For the UAE, however, it’s admittedly getting tiresome. But, we have good news! It’s finally going to start cooling down. As we move into the month of September

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed And Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Unite For Eid Celebrations

23 August 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces spent Eid Al Adha with UAE President His Highess Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his French home.

The Dubai Police Received A Surprising Phone Call Over Eid

23 August 2018

The Dubai Police received an unexpected, but incredibly exciting, call during the Eid Al Adha break. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, called Dubai Police to wish them a “Blessed Eid".

There Are More Holidays Coming Up In 2018

23 August 2018

For those of us who are back at work today, don’t be down! There’s more holidays just around the corner, if you’re feeling a bit “where did those three days go?” The below dates are subject to moon sighting and can alter closer

A Dubai Cafe Is Under Investigation For Using A Wild Cheetah As A Promotion

19 August 2018

A Dubai-based cafe has come under fire when it showed a cheetah in the venue. The social media story was filmed at the cafe and featured a cheetah roaming around the cafe and eating meat off the floor. According to the cafe’s owner

Watch: Tom Cruise Talks About THAT Stunt Over Abu Dhabi

19 August 2018

As the king of action movies, Tom Cruise is not one to shy away from terrifying stunts. And where better to perform one of his most epic stunts than in our very own UAE? The HALO jump, (High Altitude, Low Open parachute jump

UAE Leaders Step In To Aid Kerala Floods

19 August 2018

Over the past few months, severe flooding in Kerala has left increasing devastation. With the death toll rising to 192, the Indian state has seen over 300,000 others seeking shelter from their homes. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum