This Dubai Restaurant's Spicy Food Challenge Will Blow Your Head Off (Probably)
If you've laughed at the thought of others attempting spicy food challenges, January 16 is the best time to prove you've go what it takes to walk your tastebuds through the fire. Hot & Spicy Food...
View ArticleDubai Police Academy's Top Students Were Honored by This UAE Royal
Dubai Police are more likely to be found in the street than in the sea, but in honor of the Year of Zayed, the city's police force picked up a different beat this week, surprising post-holiday shoppers...
View ArticleSheikh Zayed Face Was Illuminated With 2,400 Solar Lanterns
The Year of Zayed kicked off on January 1, and a Guinness World Record-breaking laser light show ushered in the momentous year.A number of other initiatives have been unveiled over the past week,...
View ArticleIt's Not Because of VAT, But Uber and Careem Are About to Get More Expensive...
Since VAT was introduced in January of this year, there's been a lot of confusion about what will and will not be taxed in the UAE.The tax on soft drinks and cigarettes was introduced last October, and...
View ArticleWomen Over 25 Can Soon Visit Saudi...Without a Chaperone
After a slew of progressive announcements from Saudi Arabia, including a ruling allowing women to drive; granting women the right to enter sports stadiums; and the right for travel agencies to grant...
View Article44 Disney Cruise Hacks You Need to Know Before Sailing
We've all got it wrong, because the happiest place on earth is not a Disney park, but a Disney cruise. Yep, I said it. I love Disneyland and Disney World as much as the next Disney devotee, but there...
View ArticleShah Rukh Khan's #BeMyGuest Videos Have Finally Been Released and You'll Want...
Bollywood Legend Shah Rukh Khan is no stranger to Dubai.In addition to making appearances in the country (that always draw huge crowds), the star even owns a home in the emirate.Now, Shah Rukh Khan is...
View ArticleAn Iconic Statue Is About to be Removed From Harrods and Here's Why
Harrods, one of the best known stores in London and perhaps the world, has been owned by the Qatari royal family since 2010, when Mohamed Al Fayed sold it for £1.5 billion.Mr. Al Fayed is the father of...
View ArticleA Dubai Hotel Is Putting Women in Control This Valentine's Day
2018 could really be the year of women and W Hotel in Dubai is getting on board by putting ladies in control on February 14. The Al Habtoor City branch is doing Valentine's Day like the Koreans where...
View ArticleSee How UAE Royals Are Honoring 1 Jordanian Martyr
Muath Al Kassasbeh was a fighter pilot in the Royal Jordanian Airforce. In 2014, his jet crashed in Raqqa, Syria, and he was ultimately killed by ISIL.His death caused widespread outrage in Jordan,...
View ArticleThe UAE Is Fighting Polio in Pakistan in a Big Way
Since 2014, the UAE has been providing polio vaccines to children in Pakistan.Four years ago, the UAE launched an anti-polio campaign in the country, the UAE-Pakistan Assistance Program, aimed to...
View ArticleMall of the Emirates' New Free Show Is Like Something Straight Out of Vegas
La Perle is killing it at Dubai's Al Habtoor City – a show which centers around a little girl's quest for a pearl. New on the scene in the city is also Toruk, a Cirque du Soleil production inspired by...
View ArticleEverything About This Dubai Design District Restaurant Screams "Art!"
Every time I've walked by Dubai Design District's newest restaurant, Larte, the terrace is filled with creative looking types meeting and munching or typing away solo on their laptops. It's definitely...
View Article78 Easy Dinners That Won't Break the Bank
The act of cooking dinner from scratch rather than turning to takeout or microwave meals is a money-saving strategy in itself, so if you're reading this, you're already off to a great start! Beyond...
View ArticleHere's Why You Should Stay Far, Far-Away From Restaurants on Valentine's Day
Scoring a reservation at a buzzy new spot or one of your favorite restaurants may seem like a major Valentine's Day coup, but proceed with caution. Here's a piece of insider knowledge that those in the...
View ArticleIt's That Time of Year Again-- Fog Has Returned to Dubai
Every year around this time, a heavy fog settles in in Dubai, covering the city in a dense cloud.Today's fog delayed dozens of flights, and even led to Dubai police issuing a warning to drivers about...
View ArticleUber and Careem Will Soon Hire Female Drivers in Saudi
After a slew of progressive announcements from Saudi Arabia, including a ruling allowing women to drive; granting women the right to enter sports stadiums; and the right for travel agencies to grant...
View ArticleThis Legendary Pizza Spot Just Got Way More Instagrammable
Since opening in 1965 on Central London's Wardour Street, PizzaExpress has not only become legendary around the UK but here in the Middle East too. Now the brand's Dubai outpost in the JLT...
View ArticleSheikh Mo Made the Day For People at City Walk This Week
Sheikh Mo often shows up at restaurants or attractions around Dubai.Just last week, the Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai was spotted at Emirati burger joint, She Burger, and late last year,...
View ArticleSharjah Is Cutting Down on Environment Impact With the Help of These Trucks
Bee'ah is the region's fastest-growing environmental management company, and now, the Sharjah-based innovator will add 50 Tesla semi-electric trucks to its force.In a first for the region, Bee'ah will...
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