A European buyer has paid AED560 million for a beachfront plot on Dubai’s Naïa Island, one of the priciest land deals in UAE history. A European buyer has purchased one of the most valuable beachfront plots ever sold in the UAE. The coastal estate sits on Dubai’s Naïa Island and changed hands for AED560 million, … Read more
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their red carpet debut as a couple in New York. Katy Perry is no longer keeping her feelings about Justin Trudeau private. The pop star and the former Canadian prime minister made their red carpet debut as a couple on Monday, June 8, at the Tribeca Festival in New … Read more
A new study published in GeroScience has found that resistance training can slow down biological brain aging in healthy older adults. The research used computational models called brain clocks to measure whole-brain health before and after a year-long exercise program, and found that participants who lifted weights had brains that appeared 1.4 to 2.3 years … Read more
London’s West End is illuminated once again as the Ramadan Lights return, with Mayor Sadiq Khan marking the holy month through a high-profile switch-on celebration highlighting unity and diversity. Every year, London’s West End glows with a new public tradition: an aerial light display that marks the holy month of Ramadan and invites people of … Read more
Starting May 2026, the village of Santa Maddalena in the Funes district of northern Italy is introducing new restrictions that will make it significantly harder for day trippers to access the church and the surrounding village. You have seen it a hundred times on your Instagram feed. A tiny church tucked into a valley in … Read more
John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, has converted to Islam and been granted Saudi citizenship by royal approval alongside Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 talent initiative. In one of the more quietly significant stories to come out of Saudi Arabia recently, John Pagano, the CEO of Red Sea Global, converted … Read more
Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, officially reopens this Saturday, January 31st. Following essential maintenance, the destination welcomes back adventurers for hiking, cycling, and the world-record Jais Flight zipline. With 1484 by Puro also resuming service, the mountain remains the ultimate winter escape for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. The wait for outdoor enthusiasts across … Read more
Abu Dhabi’s February 2026 calendar is packed with world-class events, from concerts by Mariah Carey and Bryan Adams to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and the Kayan Wellness Festival. Whether you are looking for family fun, elite sports, or fine dining, the capital offers something for every interest this month. February is traditionally one of … Read more
Lady Nara offers a calm way to spend Ramadan this year with luxury Iftar and dinner cruises. These trips leave from Dubai Festival City and travel along the Ras Al Khor route. Guests can enjoy regional food and shared plates while they escape the busy city on the water. As the holy month of Ramadan … Read more
The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival begins its third weekend at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village on January 30. This weekend focuses on global artists, Mediterranean food from Bungalo34, and workshops like photography and Moroccan tile art. The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival is now in full swing at the Al Jazeera … Read more