News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
Previously, we wrote a feature about Ramadan fridges in public parks across the city, which provide refreshments for joggers and park-goers. Lately, the Dubai Municipality has added another feature, this time for book lovers: park …
Dubai is among “The World’s 20 Best Cities for Architecture Lovers,” which was released recently by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. The prestigious list puts the emirate alongside Athens, Barcelona, Rome, Seattle, Miami, and other cities …
Are you often stuck in traffic and running late? Not to worry, because pretty soon, you may be able to “fly” to your destination! This is because the trial run for Dubai’s Autonomous Air Taxis …
In celebration of “World WiFi Day,” WiFi UAE is offering free, higher-speed Internet to its hotspot users from June 20 to 27. This means that starting today — all the way through to Eid — …
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Mosque in the Al-Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi has recently been renamed “Mariam, Mother of Issa,” which translates to “Mary, Mother of Jesus.” The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and …
For federal ministries and authorities in the UAE, the Eid al-Fitr holiday will start on Saturday, June 24, which corresponds to Ramadan 29. The announcement was made recently by the Federal Authority for Government Human …
Many of us are familiar with the Deira Fish Market, which has been around for as long as we can remember. Aside from going there to buy fresh fish at great prices, locals and expats …
Starting June 15, there will be a mandatory midday break for establishments whose employees work under direct sunlight. The midday break will be from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm, which will be enforced until September …
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has directed the early issuance of salaries for government employees, social welfare beneficiaries, and retirees. In accordance with this directive, His Highness Sheikh …
Dubai Municipality, in cooperation with Al Rawabi, has installed fridges in public parks across the city. Each fridge is filled with dates, dairy, and juices for park goers who are taking walks, jogging, or engaging …