April 1st: That one day you wake up, question reality, and seriously wonder if your entire life is just an elaborate prank—especially after five minutes on social media.
But Dubai? Oh, they’ve outdone themselves this year. From jaw-dropping to downright hilarious April Fools’ pranks, the city’s serving creativity with a side of chaos—and keeping us all guessing.
Here’s a roundup of Dubai’s top April Fools’ pranks of 2025…
1. Emirates launching a VIP delivery service
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This one’s giving major sus vibes… Are Emirates’ legendary April Fools’ pranks making a comeback? Or is this new service actually legit? Either way, we’ll find out tomorrow.
BUT—get this—Emirates is now delivering your Very Important Parcels (VIPs) with the same luxe treatment as their passengers. First-class care, top-tier service… honestly, your packages might be living better than we are.
2. GymNation’s first in-gym hotel
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No more waiting around for check-in—finally, a win! GymNation just dropped a luxury hotel inside the gym. Because honestly, what better way to recover from leg day than sliding straight from squats to sleep? Catch those well-earned Z’s right where you train.
3. DXB is getting an all-new pre-boarding lounge experience
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DXB just flipped the script on pre-boarding—now you’re lounging right in front of the plane. Who needs a gate when you’ve got runway views and chill vibes before takeoff? This is next level tings, Dubai style.
4. Styrex creates EDIBLE Polystyrene
The future of food just got way more snackable. They’ve taken the unthinkable and made it delicious—yes, even the iconic Dubai Chocolate Croissant got the futuristic treatment. Not only is it safe to eat… it’s surprisingly tasty. Welcome to the next bite of innovation!
5. Saeed Al Nuaimi’s next big move? Space!
Because apparently, space dust is the new skincare flex. After freezing the game in Antarctica, he’s now shooting for the stars—literally. Introducing Zero Gravity—a fragrance crafted with actual space particles. Smell like the cosmos? Coming your way in 2027. Intergalactic drip, anyone?
6. Fade Fit is launching Fade Fit Dog Food
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The ultimate glow-up for your furry besties is here! Yup, you heard that right—Fade Fit just dropped protein dog food. Now your pups can flex those gains and turn heads at the dog park.
7. Sofitel’s MILLION dirham spa membership
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Introducing the luxury spa membership—AED 1,000,000 for unlimited treatments, a personal yacht, and access to private suites. Just don’t forget your gold-plated towels.
8. Lovin Dubai just took indulgence to a whole new level with the launch of its very own Dubai Chocolate Perfume.
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The sweet twist? It’s rolling out across the city, and residents can sample the scent for free! But here’s the catch—if you want to be among the first to snag a bottle of this ultra-limited edition fragrance, it’ll cost you… AED 1,000 to start. Smell like Dubai’s favorite treat? Worth it.
