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There were no shortage of businesses and brands that took to April Fools’ Day 2025 and pulled off some hilariously outrageous pranks, with many taking it upon themselves to surprise customers in the funniest way for their money. Here are some of the funniest ones we’ve seen so far including luxury travel perks to eyebrow stylers. Great British Bake Off fans tittered as they announced they are at last going to install air conditioning in their obviously overheated tent. If only it were real! High-tech brow styler was inspired by the Dyson’s favorite Airwrap and was introduced by Dyson Arabia.…
The SKIMS Los Angeles Flagship Store, located in the heart of the city, is officially open for the taking, right next door to the Fame office, among most famous street, Sunset Boulevard. In real life, customers can shop SKIMS’ best-selling shapewear, underwear and loungewear at the new location at 8569 W Sunset Blvd. Initially launched in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, SKIMS has redefined thoughtful shapewear for the times with cozy styles, flattering fits and many sizes for all bodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SKIMS (@skims) SKIMS store opening is not…
People can discover complete travel destinations through their TikTok streaming activities. Dubai entrepreneur Shravasti Menon organized her Italian vacation by following video footage of pistachio croissant delights in Rome and pottery studio tours in Florence. Media professional Bilal Muhammad scheduled a Milan trip because he viewed an online video of a parmesan wheel forming the bowl for pasta. Social media platforms particularly TikTok serve as the primary trip planning instrument because 64% of Gen Z travelers base their travel ideas on the app. Once users engage with travel content the algorithm from the platform begins filling their feed sequence with…
The Private sector in the UAE will receive official four-day breaks starting from Eid Al Fitr 2025. The moon-sighting committee announced that people spotted the Eid moon during the evening of Saturday March 29 thus Ramadan lasted 29 days until the end of the month. Eid Al Fitr is set to start on Sunday March 30 as per the announcement. The private sector holiday chain starts Sunday March 30 until Tuesday April 1 and will end on Thursday April 3. Recent information disproves rumors about extending the Eid holiday because the scheduled break will continue at four days from March…
As Eid Al Fitr has been officially declared as a holiday for at least three days by the UAE government, there are immense activities to look forward in Dubai. From parades and concerts to fine dining and heart-racing activities, Fun Never Stands Still nor does several various activities for everyone. The following are the major events planned and to be held on this year’s Eid celebration in Dubai; 1. Enjoy the JLT Eid Parade Welcome Eid with a colorful and exciting parade with ribbons, dancers, stilt walkers, unicyclists and later they distribute sweets in JLT Park. 📍 JLT Cluster D…
Numbeo publishes a safety index for 2025 and the United Arab Emirates is ranked as second safest country in the world, just behind Germany. The UAE has a remarkable score of 84.5 under Per Capita Income which is followed by Andorra with 84.7 and then Qatar has 84.2. Top 10 Safest Countries in 2025 1️⃣ Andorra – 84.7 2️⃣ UAE – 84.5 3️⃣ Qatar – 84.2 4️⃣ Taiwan – 82.9 5️⃣ Oman – 81.7 6️⃣ Isle of Man – 79.0 7️⃣ Hong Kong – 78.5 8️⃣ Armenia – 77.9 9️⃣ Singapore – 77.4 🔟 Japan – 77.1 Why the UAE…
These four discussion nights are the first of their kind for Creators HQ in the UAE and the first in the Middle East, during which more than 420 content creators, CEOs, and media professionals came together. These sessions included executives from key technology companies, SNSs, and leading profiles, to understand the social value of contents production in the new digital era. Enhancing the Position of Dubai in Digitalization These Ramadan events are a part of Creators HQ incumbency of helping and nurturing the digital creators and strengthening itself as a global content incubator. The Cottie Mike to date, Creators HQ…
The second half of Ramadan in Dubai invites residents and visitors to many activities which allow them to embrace Holy Month traditions. Seven distinctive experiences await those who wish to complete their Dubai Ramadan experiences because they offer charity and cultural opportunities. 1. Give Back to the Community Different actions exist to show generosity during Ramadan which includes financial donations together with time commitment and supplying Ramadan fridges for those who require help. Through multiple charitable ventures in Dubai people can volunteer their service to find both spiritual and social satisfaction. 2. Watch a Ramadan Cannon Firing Sunset marks the…
Ramadan in Dubai is celebrated on a cultural, spiritual and festive note at the heart of the city. Ahead of Ramadan coming to an end, here are seven unmissable activities you don’t want to miss out on before the Holy Month ends. 1. Give Back to the Community The UAE lends itself to various ways of giving during Ramadan. Donating money, stocking a Ramadan fridge or volunteering for charity work, all offer spiritual and social reward. 2. Experience the Ramadan Cannon Firing The Ramadan Cannon marks the end of the daily fast, and it is a historic tradition. This year,…
Do you need entertaining things to do in Dubai during the weekend? These are the activities which will help you maximize your weekend experience including charity work and fireworks displays and spa visit opportunities. Friday, March 14 The Vietnamese Foodies charity group will help distribute 1,500 meals to disadvantaged families starting at The Giving Family located in Al Quoz (11:45 AM). Experience the celebratory Greek evening at Opa Dubai within Fairmont Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road from 7 PM through 3 AM. A new yet authentic Japanese restaurant named Kiyoshi has launched its operations at Vida Dubai Creek Harbour. Saturday,…