The Dubai World Cup is far more than a race day. It is one of the most iconic moments in Dubai’s social calendar where sport, fashion and culture meet in spectacular style. Over the years, it has also become deeply intertwined with my own journey as a milliner living and working in the UAE, and a week that continues to inspire me year after year. When I first established my millinery brand in Dubai, I could never have imagined how much this city would influence and shape my creative path. Dubai celebrates ambition, elegance and individuality, and over time, I…
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For the past few weeks, conversations around dining tables and gatherings have taken a different shape. Where is the world heading? When was the last time someone heard an alert? For Dr Azra Khamissa, the conversation was more hopeful, and she chose to take it further through her art. In a moment shared with friends, the word ghafla came up, a state of unawareness, of overlooking what truly matters. It became a reminder that in times of uncertainty, there is still something to hold on to, the blessings around us. The idea stayed with her. UAE-based henna artist Dr Azra…
Just shortly after its debut at Dubai Mall drew massive crowds, Primark’s second UAE store has officially opened, and shoppers are already lining up. The new branch at City Centre Mirdif opened its doors on April 9 at 10 am, with long queues forming outside early in the morning, echoing scenes from the brand’s first launch. Videos shared online show crowds gathering ahead of opening, with live music and in-store performances setting the tone for the launch. The opening also featured a performance by percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian. Royal visit ahead of second opening The buzz around the brand comes just…
A mix of horsepower and heritage is set to take over Dubai this weekend, as Kandura Rally returns for its fifth edition at Dubai Festival City Mall. Taking place on April 11, the one-day event brings together car enthusiasts, modified builds, and cultural expression, turning the mall’s outdoor space into a full-day motor festival. What is Kandura Rally Positioned as one of the UAE’s more community-driven car events, Kandura Rally blends automotive culture with local identity. The event celebrates the kandura not just as traditional dress, but as a symbol of pride, style, and belonging within the UAE’s youth and…
When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, conceptualised the Dubai World Cup (DWC)\ in 1993, his vision was to bring the world’s finest horses to the emirate. Nearly three decades later, that vision has evolved into something far grander. What began as a bold experiment in international horse racing has transformed into the UAE’s most anticipated social spectacle — a dazzling fusion of elite sport, high fashion, tourism, and global networking that now defines Dubai’s cultural calendar. The inaugural DWC was, by all accounts, a leap of faith, according…
When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork. Industrially ‘improved’ at your health’s expense Al Adeeb describes PHOs as liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically modified through the partial addition of hydrogen,…
From pet relocations to rising costs, gaps in coverage are pushing the UAE to rethink how protection is accessed and understood Published: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 12:12 PM By: Aoun Al Smadi | Partner Content Recent developments across the Middle East have forced many residents to make difficult and often sudden decisions about travel, relocation, and personal arrangements. Amid these changes, one unexpected issue has come into focus: pets. Animal shelters across the UAE have reported a growing number of animals requiring temporary care as some residents depart on short notice and face complex travel requirements for relocating their pets.…
Dubai’s dining scene has a new feel‑good twist: a citywide “pay‑it‑forward” platform that lets you buy treats in advance for someone you may never meet. TreatOnUs.ae turns simple acts of kindness into direct support for local restaurants, while inviting venues to surprise guests, neighbours and those in need with prepaid coffees, desserts and dishes. What is ‘Treat On Us’? This is a new community‑driven initiative created by entrepreneur Alexander Sysoev, inviting people in Dubai to purchase meals and drinks in advance that restaurants then pass on as gestures of care. Inspired by the age-old suspended coffee tradition, it offers a…
There’s a certain rhythm to how global brands enter the Dubai market. For Ulta Beauty, that rhythm has picked up rather quickly. Just two months after opening its first UAE store at Mall of the Emirates in January, the American beauty giant has officially opened doors to its second location at Dubai Mall on March 27, marking its rapid growth in one of the world’s most competitive retail landscapes. If Mall of the Emirates served as Ulta’s introduction to the UAE consumer — a way to familiarise shoppers with its distinctly American, all-under-one-roof beauty format — then Dubai Mall represents…
For many mums and dads in the UAE, parenting right now feels like a constant juggle of work, news alerts, academic pressure and family responsibilities. And doing it solo or without the necessary support system, the “village”, can feel even more nerve-wracking. “When parents are stressed and routines are disrupted, everyone in the house will be affected,” says UAE-based clinical psychologist Dr Saliha Afridi. “Children display all sorts of symptoms ranging from behavioural to emotional and academic difficulties.” Some children can become more withdrawn while others become more clingy, she adds. “Some will oscillate between extreme moods because they are…