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Joel Nikanor Vuorinen's Rolls-Royce Dawn Eros by Venuum
Joel Nikanor Vuorinen has once again attached his name to a machine so outrageous that one glance explains why luxury automotive culture keeps paying attention. The Rolls-Royce Dawn Eros by Venuum — one of just 25 ever built — turns any driveway into a billionaire spectacle.
25 Jun 2026

Dhar Mann Takes His Creator Empire to New Heights
Dhar Mann is living proof that total life collapse can become one of the wildest entertainment success stories on the internet. Forbes Top Creators 2026 ranks him #2, with 137 million followers and $65M in annual revenue powering one of the biggest digital studios ever built.
25 Jun 2026

Joke Hub Dubai: Weekly Comedy Show at Al Seef
If your weekend plans feel repetitive, Joke Hub Dubai is the fix. MadCat Comedy's weekly stand-up residency at Skafos inside Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef runs every Saturday until July 25, 2026. Tickets from AED 99 include two F&B coupons.
21 Jun 2026

Emirates Streams World Cup 2026 Live on All Flights
Emirates will stream all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on its flights via Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on the ICE entertainment system. Coverage runs from June 11 to July 19, across all cabin classes.
21 Jun 2026

Father's Day Dubai 2026: Deals, Brunches & Free Pints
Father's Day Dubai 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21. Restaurants, pubs, and venues across the city are offering free drinks, complimentary meals, luxury tasting menus, and family tournaments — here's everything happening and where to book.
21 Jun 2026

Chef Reif Othman Opens CRISP Bakery in Dubai Hills
Chef Reif Othman, the culinary force behind REIF Japanese Kushiyaki, has launched CRISP — his first-ever bakery — at Dubai Hills. Inspired by five weeks in Copenhagen, the Nordic-influenced menu blends Scandinavian craft with Japanese precision.
20 Jun 2026

Smash Room Dubai: Free Gift for Wearing a Football Jersey
The Smash Room Dubai is giving free surprise gifts to anyone in a football jersey during FIFA World Cup 2026. Running until July 19, the Smash World Cup campaign also includes a Guess The Champion raffle and exclusive packages at Al Quoz and Mirdif.
19 Jun 2026

Dyuti Parruck to Hit Podcasts After Desi Bling Spark
Dyuti Parruck, Decisive Zone CEO and Dubai's Mr. Golden Visa, is heading into a media sprint — podcasts, interviews, and live channels — after his Netflix Desi Bling debut drew more than 50,000 messages in a single month.
19 Jun 2026

Adidas Arabia Turns UAE Desert Into Real-Life Rocket League
Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, adidas Arabia transformed a stretch of UAE desert into a real-life Rocket League-inspired arena — custom Mercedes G-Wagons, an oversized Trionda match ball, and the region's top football creators all in one jaw-dropping activation.
19 Jun 2026

Pepsi Dubai Chocolate Zero Sugar Soda Lands in Thailand
Pepsi has turned the viral Dubai chocolate craze into a limited-edition zero-sugar soda. Sold exclusively at 7-Eleven in Thailand under the Pepsi Treats lineup, the drink channels pistachio, knafeh, and caramel notes — and has already divided the internet.
18 Jun 2026

7 Dubai Hidden Gems Better Than the Tourist Traps
Skip the crowds. These 7 Dubai hidden gems serve up desert heart-lakes, free flamingo wetlands, mountain kayaking in Hatta and historic Old Dubai alleyways most tourists never find.
18 Jun 2026

Gipsy Kings Dubai Concert Doubles as World Cup Watch Party
Dubai gets two major events on one ticket this weekend. On June 21, Coca-Cola Arena hosts a live Gipsy Kings by André Reyes concert before transforming into a giant FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party for the Spain vs Saudi Arabia clash.
17 Jun 2026

Fenan Hidru Looks Stunning in Chic Phone-Scroll Moment
Fenan Hidru had that phone-scroll look that raises a million harmless questions. Her relaxed gaze and rich brown outfit turned a simple screen check into a stylish, low-key moment full of sweet curiosity and easy charm.
17 Jun 2026

Emirates Our Home: Dubai's 24-Hour World Cup 2026 Fan Zone
Emirates Our Home has opened at Dubai Festival City as a 24-hour FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival running June 11 to July 19, with family, adults-only and VIP zones plus giant screens and dining.
16 Jun 2026

Krystle D'Souza's Eyes Steal the Show in Red Couture
From wide-eyed childhood sweetness to a dramatic red couture look, Krystle D'Souza proves her green-hazel gaze is the real headline. Sculpted brows, smoky shadow and emerald earrings frame eyes that fans cannot stop talking about.
16 Jun 2026

Jwana Karim's Wellness Glam At Clinique La Prairie
Jwana Karim brings the glamour to Clinique La Prairie Montreux, proving a luxury wellness reset can look elegant, expensive and camera-ready. From a plush spa robe to a head-to-toe Dior activewear serve, she makes relaxation and active living feel like an elite beauty retreat.
15 Jun 2026

Sheeraz Hasan Launches a Huge Addis Ababa Africa Mission
Sheeraz Hasan, the Fame King, has landed in Addis Ababa for a stacked Ethiopia press run touching tourism, AI, media, investment, coffee, agriculture, nature, heritage and aviation. The full rollout is coming, but the teaser already screams premium access and global attention.
15 Jun 2026

SQUATWOLF: From a Dubai Apartment to Shipping Worldwide
Ten years after packing its first gymwear orders from a Business Bay apartment, Dubai-born SQUATWOLF now ships to more than 120 countries. The homegrown fitness brand marked its tenth anniversary by reuniting the early customers who believed in it first.
14 Jun 2026

Türkiye Fans Find Dubai's Ultimate World Cup Watch Party
Ayla Beach Club at Palm West Beach is screening Türkiye's World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday, June 14, with breakfast, unlimited çay, and a giant screen overlooking Palm Jumeirah.
13 Jun 2026

Coca-Cola Fanzone Dubai: World Cup 2026 Party at JBR
The Coca-Cola Fanzone Dubai by McGettigan's is back at Bla Bla, The Beach JBR, billed as the region's largest public viewing venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Running 11 June to 19 July 2026, it brings giant screens, three viewing zones, and entry from AED 60 fully redeemable on
13 Jun 2026

Friday Legacy Dubai Glow Party Takes Over VICE Business Bay
Friday Legacy Dubai is back at VICE inside the Ramee Dream Hotel in Business Bay, bringing a glow-themed night with headliner Ryan Nogar, resident DJ Arsalan, complimentary drinks, and tickets from AED 100, with doors opening at 10 PM.
12 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup Drone Show Lights Up Mexico City Sky
The FIFA World Cup Drone Show drew global attention as hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky over Mexico City, building football-themed aerial visuals that gave fans an early glimpse of the excitement surrounding World Cup 2026.
12 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Dubai Acquisition: AHS Buys Hotel for AED 1.1B
AHS Properties has acquired the landmark Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for AED 1.1 billion, one of the largest single-asset property transactions recorded in the UAE in recent years. Announced on June 10, the deal underscores soaring demand for trophy assets on Sheikh Zayed Road.
12 Jun 2026

Sheeraz Hasan Takes AI Music Boom to SuperAI Singapore
A new Berklee study found 33 percent of artists use AI to generate ideas and 26 percent add AI backing tracks to finished releases. Sheeraz Hasan is carrying that momentum to SuperAI Singapore with Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI.
11 Jun 2026

Martin Scorsese AI Link To Sheeraz Hasan At SuperAI Day 2
Martin Scorsese is advising AI firm Black Forest Labs and using its FLUX tool to storyboard films. At SuperAI Day 2 in Singapore, Sheeraz Hasan pushes Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI into the same entertainment-tech surge.
11 Jun 2026

Sheeraz Hasan: SuperAI 2026 Top Entertainment AI Founder
Sheeraz Hasan, founder of Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI, has become SuperAI 2026's most in-demand entertainment AI founder, fielding a packed schedule of meetings with major tech names as Asia's largest AI event opened at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
10 Jun 2026

Sheeraz Hasan's Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI Hit SuperAI
Sheeraz Hasan created two brands set to crack the entertainment industry wide open at SuperAI: Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI. AI-generated films, virtual celebrities, and AI advertising are the new commercial battlefield, and these two names already own the most powerful real est
9 Jun 2026

Wellness Week Dubai Returns to ICD Brookfield Place
Wellness Week Dubai returns for its fourth edition at ICD Brookfield Place from June 8 to 14, bringing free fitness classes, recovery experiences, healthy food activations and creative workshops to the DIFC destination for a full week of wellbeing.
9 Jun 2026

THE SHOWROOM Summer Edition 002: Ahmad Ammar Hails Success
Ahmad Ammar walked away from THE SHOWROOM Summer Edition 002 looking like someone who had soaked up one of Dubai's most exciting fashion gatherings of the summer, as Galeries Lafayette Dubai drew style lovers, luxury shoppers, wellness advocates and trend-watchers.
8 Jun 2026

By Rivine Perfume Kiosk in Abu Dhabi Runs on Pure Trust
By Rivine's self-service perfume kiosk on Al Fesateen Street in Abu Dhabi runs with no cashier and no staff. Customers test fragrances, pick a bottle, and pay AED 45 by QR code on an honor-system model unique to the UAE.
7 Jun 2026

RAK Electric Bus: Free Rides on the Purple Route for a Month
The RAK electric bus has arrived on the RAKTA Purple Route, and Ras Al Khaimah residents get free rides for an entire month: no ticket, no fare, just go.
6 Jun 2026

Dubai Tourism Plans for 2026: Events, Metro and Growth
Dubai has outlined an ambitious roadmap for tourism, events and infrastructure growth for the rest of 2026, with DET reaffirming the city's drive to lead as a global destination for business and leisure travel.
5 Jun 2026

Dubai Property Market Stays Strong: Satish Sanpal View
Satish Sanpal reads the Dubai property market from a punchy angle: the fundamentals still hold, serious demand persists, and more selective buyers are making the city's real estate smarter, not weaker, over the next 24 months.
5 Jun 2026

GameExpo Dubai 2026: Win a New SUV With an AED 29 Ticket
GameExpo Dubai 2026 is back at Dubai World Trade Centre from 5 to 7 June, and the headline prize is stealing the show: every ticket holder is automatically entered to win a brand-new Jetour T2 Luxury Plus SUV. With tickets from AED 29, it may be the cheapest shot in Dubai at driv
4 Jun 2026

DJ Shika Saber Live at Cavo: Dubai's Biggest Friday Night
DJ Shika Saber brings a high-energy mix of Afro beats and electronic music to Cavo at the Ramee Dream Hotel in Business Bay on Friday, June 5, with Bazz Key, Qtee Rue and Taina also on the lineup. Tickets start from AED 150.
4 Jun 2026

New Fitness Clubs in Dubai Outshine Every Other Gym
The conversation around new fitness clubs in Dubai just got louder. Formative, the UAE's largest fitness collective under Arada, opened two major destinations in one week: PLATFORM Grande in Downtown Dubai and FITCODE Q-East in Al Quoz, blending premium training, recovery, and bo
4 Jun 2026

HYROX Snow Workout Hits Ski Dubai in June: First-Ever Event
Dubai's newest fitness challenge isn't in a gym or stadium. The first-ever HYROX Snow Workout comes to Ski Dubai on June 28, with teams running, rowing, lunging and doing burpees through a frozen course at minus 4C.
3 Jun 2026

Dubai Shisha Deals: 6 Spots Serving Shisha Under 100 AED
Dubai's nightlife scene is packed with shisha spots, but the best Dubai shisha deals can still shape a night out. A trending social media roundup names six venues serving shisha from just AED 35, all under AED 100.
3 Jun 2026

Martha Stewart on Kris Fade: Her First Oprah Meeting
Martha Stewart joins One On One With Kris Fade for a celebrity-history masterclass, revisiting her 1982 first-book promotion and an early meeting with Oprah Winfrey in a small Baltimore studio, long before either name became global.
3 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Reveals Global Music Squad
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album is getting closer, with FIFA revealing another wave of international artists joining the project. The full roster is set for June 3 and the album for June 5.
2 Jun 2026

Paint and Grape Dubai Returns for a Limited June Run
Paint and Grape Dubai is back this June at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, pairing guided painting with sparkling drinks, gourmet canapés and scenic polo-field views. Running June 3-27, 2026, tickets start from AED 390 via Platinumlist.
2 Jun 2026

Jebel Ali Beach: Dubai's Longest Public Beach Approved
Dubai's approved master plan for Jebel Ali Beach will create a 6.6-kilometre waterfront destination, making it the longest public beach in the emirate and a centrepiece of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that balances recreation with conservation.
1 Jun 2026

Versus 3.0 Dubai Ends Tomorrow at Ibn Battuta Mall
Versus 3.0 Dubai, the free gaming and family activation at Ibn Battuta Mall, enters its final day on May 31, 2026. Part of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) 2026, it offers racing simulators, robotics workshops, AI superhero creators, and console gaming under one roof.
30 May 2026

Satish Sanpal: From Jabalpur Hustle to a Billionaire Life
Satish Sanpal's story carries emotional power because it speaks to sacrifice, persistence, and family devotion. Long workdays and relentless effort shaped his rise from Jabalpur to Dubai's elite business world, and today his family enjoys the rewards of that ambition.
29 May 2026

9 AFC Stars to Watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A record nine AFC nations are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the strongest Asian representation ever. From Son Heung-min to Salem Al-Dawsari, here are the nine stars fans in Dubai should be watching.
28 May 2026

Ebraheem Al Samadi MeliGreek Eid Giveaway: A Month of Froyo
Eid Mubarak just got creamier. Dubai Bling star Ebraheem Al Samadi is gifting one lucky winner a full month of MeliGreek frozen yogurt through a simple Instagram giveaway tied to the festive spirit of generosity, dessert culture, and togetherness.
28 May 2026

Dubai Megaprojects 2028: 7 Builds Reshaping the City
Dubai megaprojects by 2028 are already transforming the city's skyline, coastline, tourism, and AI future. From Palm Jebel Ali and Burj Azizi to Dubai Reefs and the DIFC Zabeel District, here are the seven landmark developments now under active construction across the emirate.
28 May 2026

Best Family Activities in Dubai for Eid Al Adha 2026
Looking for family activities in Dubai for Eid Al Adha 2026? With schools closed for the week, families have plenty of family-friendly experiences to explore, from ice lounges and escape rooms to the newly reopened Khor Al Mamzar Beach, Global Village and immersive attractions ac
27 May 2026

Farhana Bodi's Eid Message Spreads Peace, Love and Hope
Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi shared an uplifting Eid message of peace, love, and new beginnings, inspiring millions of followers with warmth, gratitude, and hopeful festive joy.
27 May 2026

Ben Bandari's Mindset Advice for Dubai Brokers to Win Big
Million Dollar Listing UAE's Ben Bandari explains the mindset Dubai brokers need to win big in luxury real estate: deep area specialization, smart brokerage choices, elite mentorship, and relentless daily effort over scattered ambition.
26 May 2026