Dubai Design Week: A week of makers and makers’ work If you’ve been in Dubai for a while, you already know how the design crowd rolls — the architects, creatives, design geeks, interiors lovers, and those who can obsess over the curve of a chair leg or the weave of a handmade textile. Once a […]
Dubai rent deals going beyond the basics: Here’s the scoop If you’re renting in Dubai — or planning to — now’s a smart time to start exploring. The rental market is shifting, and for once, it’s tilting in favor of tenants. With over 93,000 new units hitting the market in just the first seven months […]
The wait is finally over as after months of hot and humid nights, the UAE weather is taking a welcome turn towards cooler conditions Temps are finally cooling down across the UAE, bringing crisp evenings, chillier mornings, and the first real vibes of autumn. With the season shifting, residents can get excited for cooler nights, […]
The Dubai Comedy Festival is bringing even more laughs this year with a brand-new program of family-friendly shows This October, seven international acts are hitting the stage at New Covent Garden inside Mall of the Emirates for the Dubai Comedy Festival. The line-up has something for everyone — from award-winning kids’ theatre and musical comedy […]
Real Estate, brought to you by Taraf, is a go-to series for quick, expert takes on Dubai’s property market Every episode brings you insider insights from leading voices in real estate, architecture, finance, and beyond — all dropping smart tips to help you make the right investment moves in the UAE. Meet the guest! In […]
Good news for UAE residents! No more bracing yourself during every rent renewal and property purchase. A recent Moodys Report suggest a modest price correction starting from 2026, which means stable or even lesser rents.  The reason? Over 150,000 new homes are set to hit the market between 2025 and 2027 — a 20% […]
Oh, you thought speed radars were intense? Think again. Dubai just upgraded to next-level AI cameras — and these bad boys catch everything. Speeding, lane drifting, tailgating? Busted in real-time. Make one wrong move and it’s an instant fine with black points to match. Bottom line: drive smart, or your bank account’s taking the hit. […]
Finding a parking spot in Dubai is about to get easier as Parkin adds 3,000 new spaces before the end of 2025 Dubai drivers are in for a win this year with thousands of new parking spots rolling out across the city. Parkin — the biggest public parking operator in the emirate — is expanding […]
NCM says expect a gradual dip in temperatures and more comfortable evenings later this month, with autumn officially starting on September 23 September in the UAE signals the final stretch of summer, and according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), cooler nights are on the horizon as the month moves forward. Autumn officially kicks […]
The fountain show features water, fire, and light choreographed in perfect harmony to Zimmer’s composition Love a fountain show? Atlantis The Royal and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have teamed up with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer to drop Diamond in the Desert — a stunning new piece inspired by his immersive Dubai experience […]