Why Community Isn’t a Luxury — It’s Essential

You know that feeling when you’re in a new place and realize: it’s not just geography that needs settling — it’s your heart, too.

Belonging to a communi...

As we slowly transition into Dubai’s cooler months, the city starts to feel different. Mornings are softer and walking outside finally feels inviting again. For many of us, this shift brings more than...

Birthdays are like solos in a jazz set, your moment to shine, your cue to step into the spotlight. And here in Dubai, the city plays along, tossing you free passes, sweet slices of cake, and sips of c...

You know the feeling. One minute you’re in holiday mode, pretending time doesn’t exist, and the next you’re checking your flight back to Dubai and wondering if your AC survived the summer.

Re-entry i...

Some people say summer in Dubai is the season of stillness. But for most of us, it’s the season of survival — and that means finding indoor places that feel like an escape, not just a freeze box.

Whe...

Does summer in Dubai feel like a long stretch of AC and stir-craziness?

We’ve been there and luckily, there’s an indoor world of family adventures that’s cool, creative, and gentle on the budget.

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“It’s fine. It’s just a little warm.”

Famous last words.

If you’ve lived in Dubai for more than one summer, you already know. There’s a very real, very funny, very denial-filled journey we all go th...

Ever feel like Dubai hits pause in July?

The school run chaos disappears, traffic thins out, even the malls feel… quieter.

Group chats go quiet. Your go-to café has empty tables.

And you’re left wo...

Let’s be honest, packing for summer trips feels like a mental game of “what if.”

What if there's a fancy dinner? What if I need gym clothes? What if I suddenly become the kind of person who hikes?

A...

It’s that time of year again.

The suitcases are out, your fridge is suspiciously empty, and your to-do list is somehow longer than ever. But before the airport dash and the “did-we-pack-the-charger” ...

If you're not Muslim, the Islamic New Year might quietly pass by.

A day off you weren’t expecting, a small calendar reminder, maybe a Google search.

No countdowns, no fireworks, no big energy.

But ...

The buzz is real: everyone seems to be moving to Dubai

From your cousin who just relocated for work, to that influencer you follow who suddenly has Burj Khalifa views in the background—Dubai is havin...