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UPDATES
- UAE Property Market Grows In First Half 2026
  
  Property markets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, boosted by foreign capital, off-plan residential sales, and robust demand from international buyers.
- RTA Expands Emirates Road To Cut Commute Times
  
  Commuters travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai can expect up to 25% faster journey times during peak hours, following the completion of a major 5 km expansion scheme on Emirates Road that expands the corridor to eight lanes.
- Free Public Parking And Updated Public Transport Schedules Announced For Long Weekend
  
  Dubai’s RTA has confirmed free public parking for the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday holiday on Friday, 28 August 2026. Revised Metro, Tram, and bus schedules across the emirate.
- Dubai International Airport Welcomes 31.5 Million Guests As Travel Demand Rebounds
  
  DXB records 31.5 million passengers in H1 2026, driven by a strong second-quarter surge. Airline capacity rebounds alongside major investments in biometrics and terminal flow.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Dubai Mallathon Surpasses 100,000 Participants Across Expanded Indoor Venues
  
  Over 100,000 residents have clocked 220 million steps in the second Dubai Mallathon, with new locations at Gate Avenue and Ibn Battuta Mall driving summer activity.
- UAE Becomes Second Country Globally To Authorise New High Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra
  
  The Emirates Drug Establishment authorises Lipfendra, a new daily oral medication for adults with high LDL cholesterol, bringing cutting-edge healthcare to UAE residents.
- Approved New Weight Loss Pill; Here's What We Know
  
  Foundayo, the new weight loss pill is expected to be available in the UAE from May this year. Here's everything you need to know!
- Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic
  
  Dr. Tatjana Pavicic is a dermatologist and global educator in aesthetic medicine, known for personalised, evidence-based care.
BEAUTY
- Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Through Dubai’s Summer Heat
  
  Beat Dubai’s summer heat with expert makeup tips on hydration, breathable formulas, and smart layering
- Winter Skincare: Do’s, Don’t’s And Everything You Must Know
  
  Here’s your complete guide to keeping your skin smooth, supple, and glowing all winter long
- 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.
- What To Consider Before Getting Laser Hair Removal
  
  Skip the razor and waxing appointments for laser hair removal
KIDS & EDUCATION
- 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 Steps Up Inspections Ahead Of Dubai School Year
  
  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.
- Ministry Of Education Launches Specialised Training Week For 24,000 UAE Educators
  
  The UAE Ministry of Education has launched a five-day nationwide training week equipping 24,000 teachers and school leaders with AI tools ahead of the new academic year.
DINING
- Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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.
- Midweek Ladies' Night Comes To Above Eleven
  
  Dubai's sky-high Nikkei hotspot Above Eleven is introducing a Wednesday evening ladies' night, featuring skyline views, live entertainment, and structured beverage packages.
HOME & GARDEN
- Regulated Home Gardening Service 'Al Freej Gardener' Launches On Careem
  
  Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, and GDRFA have partnered with Careem to launch 'Al Freej Gardener', a new digital platform booking service for licensed home gardening and landscaping launching in September 2026.
- Personal Loans In The UAE: Eligibility, Rules And Everything You Must Know
  
  Planning to apply for a personal loan in the UAE? Here's everything you must know.
- SOCO, Dubai's New Gaming Hub Brings Families Together Through Smart, Playful Design
  
  Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment has opened SOCO, a new social entertainment venue, at City Centre Mirdif.
- Dubai Entrepreneur Expands Business Despite Regional Tensions
  
  Dubai’s Faisal Al Mutairi turned his lifelong love of chilli into House of Habanero, a hot sauce concept bringing bold global flavours to the UAE.
WHATS ON
- 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.
- Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup In September
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

You Will Soon Be Hailing Taxis In The Air

13 February 2019

Dubai people will soon be travelling through the air in sky pods, avoiding the dread traffic and road congestion. The futuristic step took a leap forward as authorities in Dubai signed a deal with world’s leading Sky Pod developer. Dubai’s Roads

World’s Highest Lounge Unveiled

13 February 2019

Do you think you have gone as high as you can when you have eaten in the world’s highest restaurant At.mosphere at 122 floors high, or looked over Dubai's landscape from the worlds highest observatory platforms at levels 124, 125 and 148

Taste Of Dubai's Headline Act Announced

12 February 2019

Former Spandau Ballet front man Tony Hadley returns to Dubai next month to headline the city’s favorite food & drink festival, Taste of Dubai. On Thursday, 7 March, the British pop icon will take to the stage, kick starting the annual food

GEMS Merges Two Schools

12 February 2019

GEMS Education has announced the merger of two of its schools, Our Own English High School Sharjah, Boys and GEMS New Our Own Private High School, located at a new, state-of-the-art campus in Al Juwaizah, Sharjah. By the start of the 2019-20

Rain Expected In Dubai

12 February 2019

Dubai people woke up to a relatively cooler and windy morning today, and rainfall of different intensities is expected over scattered areas throughout the day, according to reports from the UAE's National Centre of Meteorology. Motorists are

New Logo For Year Of Tolerance

10 February 2019

A special logo for the ‘Year of Tolerance’ has been released by the UAE government, and the main element of the logo is the Ghaf, the UAE’s national tree, which a symbol of stability and peace in the middle of the desert. The logo will be used by

WATCH: Harrison Ford Speaks Out Ahead Of World Government Summit

10 February 2019

Harrison Ford, the legendary actor and popular environmental activist, issued a video ahead of the World Government Summit, to be held in Dubai, to create awareness on the adverse impact of climate change. The actor describes the situation as the

The Dubai Fountain Plays To Love Tunes

07 February 2019

The award-winning song, water and dance Fountain Show at Dubai Mall is set to dedicate a week, until Valentine’s Day, to love.Global chart topping hit ‘I’ll Never Love Again’ from the recent blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born’ starring Stefani Joanne

100% Reduction On Traffic Fines

06 February 2019

Dubai traffic fines can be pretty scary things, they are high, can accumulate and each year make a significant dent in your pocket. That is why we have the opportunity to pay traffic penalties in installments. But what if we didn’t have to pay

Pope Francis Visit To The UAE In Pictures

06 February 2019

Pope Francis’ historic three day visit to the UAE is over and what a monumental visit it was. With so much happening, here is a quick recap of the overwhelming events that took place over the past three days, which according to the Pope’s

KHDA Reveals Wellbeing Survey Results

05 February 2019

According to a survey by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), students in private schools experience high levels of wellbeing and happiness. Launched in 2017, the Dubai Student Wellbeing Census aims to find out how students feel

Pope Francis And Grand Imam Of Al Azhar Sign Historic Abu Dhabi Declaration

05 February 2019

His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr. Ahmed At-Tayyeb, signed the historic Abu Dhabi Declaration, a document on Human Fraternity in the United Arab Emirates. The “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace

Foundation Stones For A New Church And Mosque Signed In Abu Dhabi

05 February 2019

Promoting the values of tolerance and co-existence, the UAE Royal Family signed the foundation stones for a church and a mosque to be built in Abu Dhabi. The church will be named after Saint Francis, and the mosque will be named after Grand Imam

Watch The Papal Mass Live Here

05 February 2019

Over 135,000 are gathering at Zayed Sports City to watch Pope Francis perform a public mass in the GCC for the first time in history. The Papal Mass is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am. Of over a million catholics in the UAE