Catch the last of the festive magic before the season ends The most wonderful time of the year is here, and the city’s stages are coming alive with festive magic. From snow-dusted musicals and glittering ballets to laugh-out-loud pantos and family singalongs, there’s no shortage of ways to sleigh your Christmas plans. Here are the Christmas performances in Dubai you can still book this December  Nutcracker Your ‘Christmas performances in Dubai’ bucket list won’t be complete without the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical tale is cherished around the world and is one filled with enchantment, childhood dreams,

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Your weekly guide to things to do in Abu Dhabi from festivals, festive villages, karaoke nights and a lunch worth leaving work early for Abu Dhabi is not easing into the week quietly. The city is in full festive mode with big festivals, bright lights and plans that spill well past sunset. If you’re choosing between family fun, a proper lunch break or a night that ends with karaoke, here’s your list of things to do. Sheikh Zayed Festival What’s On Archive If Abu Dhabi knows how to do one thing, it’s scale. Sheikh Zayed Festival is back and it’s

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Sponsored: Panicking about presents? Talabat’s got their elves on standby Before you know it, you’ve blinked and it’s Christmas time, and you haven’t ticked off names from your ‘to buy’ list. Don’t worry though, talabat UAE is here to make your festive gifting stress-free. And you have a wide range to pick from, from premium holiday gifts from your local shops to a sweet treat from talabat mart to make someone’s holiday even sweeter. Premium Holiday Gifts Läderach This assortment of signature Swiss chocolates curated exclusively for the festive season includes Läderach’s finest handcrafted creations, ideal for both personal gifting

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What’s On has got you covered with the best things to do in Dubai this week From kids’ activities and world-class shows to beach club vibes, festive treats, and more, Dubai has something for everyone. Here are six brilliant things to try this week – perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for something new and exciting. Dance into a magical Christmas at Dubai Opera Image: What’s On Archive Tchaikovsky’s festive favourite is back! Follow Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker on a magical adventure full of snow-filled waltzes, battles with the Mouse King, and dazzling dances with the Sugar Plum

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Rain was on the weather forecast for the UAE, with Dubai waking up to showers this morning A weather alert has been issued across Dubai for the coming week, with rain forecast across parts of the UAE. Behind the scenes, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is running one of the world’s most advanced cloud seeding programmes, helping boost rainfall in a country where water is a precious resource. Cloud seeding is a way to help clouds produce more rain. Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets that sometimes need a little help to become heavy enough to fall

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With more rain on the horizon in Dubai, drivers need to take extra care The Dubai Police has issued a weather alert for showers across the UAE this week and drivers should take extra care as conditions can change quickly. Always follow the limits shown on traffic signs, as they override the usual speed limits, especially when roads are slippery. Image: What’s On team Key fines and rules to watch out for in rainy conditions: Driving with your hazard lights on Hazard lights should not be used while driving, even in rain. They make it hard for other drivers to

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It’s raining, it’s pouring in Dubai, so here are indoor activities to keep you and the little ones entertained We hate stating the obvious, but if you have looked outside for a minute you’ll see it’s raining in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to keep everyone entertained, while not getting soaked to the skin, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai. Here are 63 great indoor activities in Dubai to avoid the rain  3D World Selfie Museum Dubai Get snap-happy at Dubai’s largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when

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See Tetris like never before as Red Bull turns the Dubai Frame into one huge screen Unless you’ve been living under a block, chances are you’ve mashed buttons playing Tetris at some point. But this beloved classic isn’t just a memory. Red Bull is bringing it back in a way you’ve never seen before, with drones lighting up the sky in a live, playable event. Red Bull Tetris is the world’s first live playable Tetris event – and it’s happening at the iconic Dubai Frame. And when we say “at” the Frame, we don’t mean inside the venue… we mean

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