March rains are expected in the UAE
Forecasters have not ruled out the occurrence of precipitation in the form of rain during the holy month of Ramadan in March. Storm Centre, the United Arab Emirates' meteorological expert, did not rule out that rains could occur in the "last 10 days of March". The highest rainfall (50 to
Ramadan District Market launched in Dubai
The popular Ramadan District market at the picturesque Jumeirah Emirates Towers Plaza Terrace has returned to Dubai. It will be open for just 20 days until 4 April 2024. The market will be open from 5pm to 2am daily. Entry to the Ramadan District is free, but a small
Vertiports for air taxis to appear in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
UAE residents' dreams of travelling by flying taxi are becoming more and more real, as the Emirates will soon start building the first vertical airports (vertiports) for this innovative transport. The American manufacturer of airborne electric vehicles Archer in co-operation with the operator of aviation services Falcon Aviation will start
Shihab Abdulla compiles a unique collection of photographs
A Dubai resident Shihab Abdulla has finally managed to assemble a complete collection of photos of landmarks depicted on UAE banknotes. For two years, he took photos of all the sites except one - the Barakah nuclear power station. After a media report on Shihab's predicament was published, the lucky
Kelly Harward plans to feed 45,000 people during Ramadan
For a British-born UAE resident Kelly Harward, the month of Ramadan is a time for her to give back to the city she has called home for more than 15 years and its people. She and her team plan to feed 45,000 people at a mosque in Dubai. Kelly is
Best golf courses in Dubai
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has updated its list of the best golf courses where residents and visitors to the emirate can hone their technique. The Address Montgomerie, located in the prestigious Emirates Hills neighbourhood, is home to one of the most luxurious and renowned golf courses in the
Dubai offers festive entertainment
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of a series of diverse initiatives and public events to celebrate Ramadan. Dubai Culture will organise a series of events at its venues called Ramadan Nights, the first of which will be celebrated at Etihad Museum on 15