On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Mleiha National Park will open its desert skies for a special stargazing event as the Geminids Meteor Shower peaks. With almost no moonlight and minimal nearby light pollution, the desert location offers ideal conditions, experts say attendees could see as many as 100 meteors per hour under the clear, dark […]
The UAE Eid al Etihad long weekend is increasingly being used by residents as the unofficial start of the winter travel season, with travel agencies reporting a noticeable rise in bookings ahead of December and the festive period. Many residents are choosing to combine the public holiday with annual leave, taking advantage of slightly better […]
This year, all public viewing areas around Downtown Dubai, except for the ticketed Burj Park, will offer free access to the New Year’s Eve fireworks, light-and-laser show at Burj Khalifa. That means you don’t need a ticket or badge to watch, but you should arrive early (before about 4 PM) because entry is on a […]
The World Biohack Summit returns for its third edition on December 12 and 13, 2025, at the JW Marriott Marina Convention Centre, Dubai—uniting biohackers, wellness enthusiasts, scientists, practitioners, innovators, and entrepreneurs from more than 30 countries. Led by WBHS founder and chief curator Dr. Sajeev Nair, renowned transformation strategist, biohacker, and bestselling author—the summit delivers […]
Did you hear Eve talking about this one? At this year’s Mansour Festival in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, organizers unveiled a 10-metre-tall LEGO sculpture of the beloved character Mansour, earning a new Guinness World Record for the tallest fictional LEGO figure. The build, which weighs around 8.5 tonnes, was constructed entirely from standard LEGO bricks […]
Dubai Police are significantly expanding their “noise radar” network. As discussed on the Breakfast Show with Faris and Georgina, the new smart radars can pick up on excessively loud cars, whether from modified exhausts or booming in-car music, fines of up to Dh 2,000 plus 12 black points will be issued for those who breach […]
Dubai Run returns on 23 November 2025, transforming Sheikh Zayed Road into a massive running track for the seventh year. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, it welcomes everyone, from serious runners to families, with two routes to choose from: a fast-paced 10km finishing in DIFC, and a relaxed 5km that winds toward Dubai […]
The UAE is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual celebrations, Eid Al Etihad, marking more than 50 years of unity, progress, and national pride. This year’s celebrations promise to be bigger than ever, with cultural showcases, live performances, parades, and a wide range of public activities taking place across all Emirates. Families, […]
Dubai Airshow 2025 has officially kicked off, and it runs until November 21, 2025 at Dubai World Central (DWC). This year’s edition brings together more than 1,500 exhibitors, over 200 aircraft flying and static displays, 12 conference tracks, and over 450 global visionaries sharing insights and ideas. Held every two years, the Dubai Airshow is […]
Book lovers, get ready! The Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 is back at the cultural heart of the city, running from Wednesday, November 5 to Saturday, November 16 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year, there’s an exciting highlight for fans of storytelling: Hollywood superstar Will Smith will be joining the festival as a special guest speaker. He will take the main stage on Friday, […]