From canal runs to nutrition summits, here’s how fitness events in Dubai are shaping up this month March lands in that in-between moment – Ramadan in full flow, yet fitness events in Dubai and wellness remain on the calendar. From runs and fitness challenges to nutrition-focused events and expert-led sessions, there’s something for every active lifestyle. Whether you’re racing, testing your limits, or exploring the science behind performance, March has something for every way you like to stay active. Motion, Mercato Mall Motion’s newest studio in Mercato Mall has opened, bringing its signature indoor cycling programme together with Lagree Megaformer

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Your go-to guide for family fun in the UAE For kids, school holidays are peak living – essential respites from the relentless attempts of educators to stuff little brains full of life-sustaining, future-brightening knowledge. For parents, however, it’s more often a time of anxiety. Of peer pressure to be present, panic playdate scheduling, and chronic screen time guilt. Thankfully, the UAE has been very deliberate in curating its family-friendly activities. So much so that we’ve been able to run through the full alphabet of entertainment enticements for children, with precisely no mention of Robux, Brain Rot, or those infuriating *does

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Available in Arabic and English, Itma’en promises free and confidential mental health support to those who need it If you’re feeling uncertain or low, or just in need of someone to talk to, Dubai has taken another step towards prioritising community wellbeing with the launch of a new mental health support service.  Announced by Dubai Health in collaboration with the Community Development Authority and the Dubai Health Authority, the new ‘Itma’en’ service – which translates to ‘rest assured’ – offers free and confidential mental wellbeing guidance for citizens, residents and visitors across Dubai. The initiative reflects the emirate’s continued focus

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The flights are scheduled to operate to and from Abu Dhabi until March 19 Etihad Airways, the national airline of Abu Dhabi, has announced it will resume a limited number of additional commercial flights between Abu Dhabi and key destinations. The decision has been taken in coordination with authorities. Etihad noted that passenger and crew safety is of the utmost importance, and it will continue to monitor the situation to ensure all safety criteria are met. According to the announcement, the following destinations are scheduled to operate to and from Abu Dhabi until March 19, 2026: Ahmedabad Addis Ababa Amsterdam

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Treat mum to a special gift from one of the city’s wonderful small businesses If you’re shopping for a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day on Sunday March 15, let us serve you some inspiration from the city’s best homegrown brands. Whether it’s a set of personalised pyjamas, candles, or jewellery, these thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts are sure to impress. Sketch Dubai Sketch is the brainchild of two Dubai-based sisters who created their brand to elevate luxury gifting. Perfect for gifting something that feels totally bespoke, their personalised pyjamas come in cotton and satin, with both long and short styles available.

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Dubai’s skate scene just got a massive upgrade Nope, it’s not a typo. And no, co-founders Maysam Faraj and Ali El Ali didn’t make a mistake when they signed up for the trade name. This new Dubai skatepark really is called Gooder, and it lives up to the name. Located in one of the coolest spots in town, Alserkal Avenue – Gooder Skatepark is Dubai’s first concrete indoor skate park. And it’s something the skateboarding community in Dubai has been waiting for for a very long time. About the skatepark The skate area is great for skaters of all levels.

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From waterparks to Dubai Miracle Garden, UAE residents can save on some of the city’s most beloved experiences Some of Dubai’s top attractions are currently offering free entry right now, giving back to residents and inviting them to experience some of the city’s top leisure treasures without spending a dirham. From iconic water parks to blooming wonderful gardens, here are six Dubai attractions offering free entry right now.  Aquaventure World Home to some of the most daring water rides on the planet, Aquaventure World is a thrill-seeker’s paradise. Towering slides send riders plunging through shark-filled lagoons, while lazy rivers, private

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Expats with expired visas get a smooth return to the UAE If you’ve been abroad with expired visas, here’s the good news: the UAE is letting expats come back without needing a new entry permit. For a limited one-month window, getting home is simpler, and you can take care of your residency once you touch down. Who can benefit? This temporary rule, announced by theFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), applies to residents whose expired visas have been affected while they were abroad. If your visa ran out and you couldn’t make it back in time,

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