Celebrate the season at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan
Sponsored: From tree lighting to New Year dinners, your festive season is sorted at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan If you’re looking for a place that takes the festive season seriously, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan has already set the scene. Think twinkly lights, carols that wrap around you like a warm hug, and a line-up of family friendly celebrations that carry you from Christmas straight into the New Year. Festive moments for the whole family Image: supplied The countdown starts on December 8 with the Christmas Tree Lighting in the Horizon Atrium from 5pm. There will be live carols, Santa surprises, a balloon
Read moreNew Year’s Eve gets a timeless Italian twist at Mamabella
Sponsored: Think glamour, sophistication, and quintessential Italian charm If you’re looking to welcome 2026 in true la dolce vita style, newly opened Mamabella is rolling out an elegant celebration where refined Italian traditions and cinematic glamour come together in the heart of Downtown. Inspired by the understated sophistication of Italy’s old-money estates, this exclusive NYE affair promises a celebration that feels both iconic and effortlessly stylish. From the moment guests arrive on December 31, Mamabella sets the tone with a scene straight out of a vintage Italian film: warm golden lighting, classic festive touches, and those signature Mamabella design notes
Read moreHotel review: Al Zorah Beach Resort, Ajman
A serene retreat undergoing an exciting transformation promises relaxation and rejuvenation Set the scene Change is afoot on the sleepy Al Zorah shorefront. The luxury resort once known as The Oberoi has been taken over by Four Seasons, and will be reimagined into the Four Seasons Ajman at Al Zorah in 2026. In the interim, it’s simply known as Al Zorah Beach Resort, while hospitality heavyweights Four Seasons inject their signature five-star service and reimagine the culinary and wellness offering. The location In under an hour, we’ve left Dubai’s soaring skyscrapers for Ajman’s verdant, low-lying landscape, a welcome serenity oozes
Read moreWhere to watch the last UAE meteor shower of 2025
Look up… the UAE skies are about to light up Did you catch the supermoon tonight? If not, don’t worry – the year isn’t over just yet. There’s one last astronomical event lighting up the UAE skies this month and that’s the Geminids meteor shower, happening next weekend December 13 to 14. Geminids meteor shower End the year under a shower of stars as the Geminids are one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with up to 120 meteors streaking across the sky every hour. Unlike other showers, these meteors can appear in green, yellow, or even
Read moreJimmy Carr doubles the laughs with a second Dubai show
High demand sees Jimmy Carr add a second Dubai show Get ready for a night full of jokes, dark humour, and endless laughs as British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Dubai. After selling out Abu Dhabi earlier this year, the world-famous funnyman is bringing his brand-new tour Laughs Funny to Dubai Opera on Saturday February 21, 2026. Now, due to high demand, a second show has been added, with the first show at 6:30pm and the second at 9:30pm, both on the same day. Back in Dubai This won’t be Jimmy’s first time performing in the city. In 2020, he
Read moreCEO Of The Ports, Customs And Free Zone Corporation Highlights The Entity’s Key Role In Facilitating Trade Flows Through Dubai #Dubai
Underlining Dubai’s stature as a key driver of the interconnected global economy and the maritimesector, His Excellency Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), announced an exceptional year for the organisation with its achievements going beyond sheer economic figures to redefine the emirate’s position on the global trade map. Inspired by the bold development vision of His HighnessSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Al Neyadi noted that the PCFC’s commercial operations generated AED708
Read moreThe Madinat Jumeirah Christmas market is now open for 2025
The beloved Christmas market is back on December 5, and it’s one of Dubai’s best-loved winter experiences Silly season is officially here, and if you’re spending Christmas in Dubai, take note, one of our favourite festive pasttimes is here: the Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market has returned. For 2025, the Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market will run from Friday December 5 until Wednesday December 31, transforming Fort Island into the perfect winter wonderland. Best of all, it’s free entry for all to enjoy. What you need to know ho ho ho The market is spread out across 1,750 square metres of the
Read more5 brilliant ways to spend Christmas Eve in Ras Al Khaimah
‘Twas the night before Christmas in Ras Al Khaimah Looking to celebrate Christmas Eve in Ras Al Khaimah? From a fiery feast at Anantara to family-friendly dinners to leave you fresh and ready for the big day, these are the events to know about on December 24. Asado The celebration extends outdoors with Flames of Christmas at Asado, where the open Parrilla grill brings the aroma of woodfire and sizzling meats to the beachfront. The evening is accompanied by the gentle sea breeze and a glass of sangria. Available on December 24 and 25 from 6pm to 11pm, it’s Dhs395
Read moreSo, this is what’s happening at Dubai’s Sunrise Beach
The stretch of sand near Four Seasons is set for redevelopment into Dubai Peninsula, a 210-acre waterfront development Those in-the-know Dubai residents will likely be familiar with Sunrise Beach, a peaceful stretch of sand next to the Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah. Away from the public beaches of JBR and Kite Beach, it’s long served as a lesser-known spot for a quiet swim, laidback picnic or a chilled out day by the water. But it’s now under redevelopment, and if you’re wondering what’s happening, then let us explain: we’re getting a major new development called Dubai Peninsula. Stretching across this entire
Read moreInside the UAE’s incredible Guinness World Records
The UAE doesn’t just break Guinness World Records – it collects them If there’s one thing the UAE loves, it’s doing things bigger, bolder, and better than anyone. The country has racked up some truly impressive Guinness World Records over the years. From the tallest and deepest to the fastest and most luxurious, these achievements show just how ambitious and creative the Emirates can be. Here are some of the standout records from across the country. The fastest drone in the world Dubai Police have shattered another global record with a custom-built drone that hit a staggering top speed of
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