Dubai is a city that has, since its very inception, treated engineering conventions with a sort of resting distrust face. If it wants to build a physics-defying, mega-tower, that seems to twist towards the teasing skies, requires a complete reinvention of elevator technology and just generally breaks all the rules of contemporary construction, it will (and has) go ahead and do exactly that. The word ‘Impossible’ was redacted from Dubai’s dictionary a long time ago. CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY FOR MORE ON MOON DUBAI What is the Dubai Moon? Creating a themed manmade archipelago in the Arabian Gulf, no problem

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How we’re moving, sweating and feeling good this year Last year, it was all about getting back into routines, but now it’s about continuing the momentum and finding the way you love to move. Spin might light one person up, Pilates another – this year is all about personal preference. The options are out there and you get to choose what feels good for you, because workouts should always be what feels right to you. Here’s how you’ll be moving in Dubai this year. Form Fest Image: Provided If Pilates has quietly (and then not so quietly) taken over Dubai

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A mandatory requirement for all those posting promotional content on social media from January 31, here’s everything you need to know about the UAE Advertiser Permit If you create advertising or promotional content on social media – whether it’s paid or unpaid – you now need a UAE Advertiser Permit. First announced back in July 2025 by the UAE Media Council, the current deadline for applying for the permit is January 31, 2026. So, you don’t have long to ensure you’re compliant with the new social media permit requirements. Here’s everything you need to know about the UAE Advertiser Permit

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After posting a 31% WHOOP level, Dubai’s Crown Prince has shared his ‘reset protocols’ We’ve all got our own post-flight restoration hacks. But if you’re looking to improve your recovery routine in 2026, then take note – as Dubai’s Crown Prince has some solid advice. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, took to his Instagram stories to share his ‘reset protocols’ – and it’s clear he’s well-versed in contrast therapy. Sharing his rather low 31% WHOOP level with his

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The HERO Dubai Desert Classic is back and the world’s golfing elite are ready to compete Landing at Emirates Golf Club from January 22 to 25, the 37th edition of the HERO Dubai Desert Classic is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded events on the DP World Tour calendar. First teed off in 1989, the Classic has now become one of the strongest events on the DP World Tour, regularly drawing the world’s golfing elite to the Middle East. As the oldest professional golf event in the region (and a flagship Rolex Series event), it brings together

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It will be the Middle East’s largest Spa & Bath Club, and the region’s only World Spa Resort Keep postponing your spa appointment because you’ve been too busy? Well, when SACRA opens its doors, you definitely won’t be calling to cancel. We announced the opening of SACRA in Dubai in May last year, and we’ve now got an update that the wellness space will be opening its doors this March in Jumeirah 1. Spanning 2,500 square meters, visitors will be introduced to new levels of relaxation, recovery and modern wellbeing, a space where you can slow down, disconnect and genuinely recharge. Much needed for

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Discover Abu Dhabi’s biggest anime festival this February with anime worlds, cosplay competitions and gaming experiences If your February calendar looks a little empty, Animenia Abu Dhabi has plans for it. It’s the most anticipated anime festival in the capital and it’s taking place from February 11 to 15. For five days Manarat Al Saadiyat turns into a full-blown anime playground as Animenia returns for five days. This year, four heavy hitters take over the floor. BLEACH, SPY x FAMILY, DAN DA DAN and GINTAMA each get their own immersive world, built to pull fans straight into the story. You

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For book lovers, the new year means one thing: the Emirates LitFest is back, packed with authors, talks, and unforgettable events Dubai’s beloved LitFest returns for its 18th edition from January 21 to 27 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. This year’s lineup reads like a global literary passport: almost 200 speakers from 40 nationalities will descend on the city, offering everything from front-row thrills to intimate storytelling. Here’s everything you need to know about the Emirates LitFest 2026. Plestia Alaqad Reporting from the chaos of the war in Palestine, The Eyes of Gaza is a powerful record of resilience

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