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Ronah Maria Ventura
Ronah Maria Ventura is an insightful journalist and author, bringing the vibrant heartbeat of Dubai to readers around the world. With a sharp eye for trends, events, and the stories that matter, Ron blends accuracy with creativity, delivering content that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Her work delivers stories that inform, engage, and resonate with readers.
Stories by Ronah Maria Ventura
Save the Date: Next UAE Public Holiday Expected on August 25
The next UAE public holiday is expected to arrive on August 25, giving Dubai residents another day off before National Day in December. While the date still awaits official confirmation, many are already planning ahead.
15 Jul 2026
Best Dubai Venues For The FIFA World Cup Finals
Dubai is turning the FIFA World Cup Final into one of the city's biggest nights of the year. From beachfront fan zones to luxury lounges and cinema screenings, here's where to watch the match before the best seats are gone.
15 Jul 2026
Dubai Delivery Culture Is So Wild You Can Order Almost Anything
Dubai delivery culture goes far beyond takeaway meals. From petrol delivered to your parked car to luxury supercars arriving at your doorstep, here's why convenience has become one of the city's biggest lifestyle advantages.
14 Jul 2026
Hermès Bags Are The Style Statement Every Man Now Owns
Forget the Birkin. The Hermès HAC is becoming the ultimate luxury flex for men, with celebrities, athletes and Dubai's elite embracing the historic travel bag that's now as much an investment as a fashion statement.
13 Jul 2026
Ulta Beauty Adds Third UAE Store at Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai's beauty scene is getting another major upgrade. Ulta Beauty has officially confirmed it's opening at Dubai Hills Mall, giving shoppers a third UAE location and fueling speculation about another blockbuster launch packed with exclusive brands.
13 Jul 2026
Dubai's Tallest Tower Just Became A Global Canvas
The Burj Khalifa Open Call is now open to artists worldwide for the first time. There's no AED 100,000 cash prize like last year, but one winning projection will light up the world's tallest building. Applications close August 18.
13 Jul 2026
Dubai Just Dropped 7 New Obsessions And Everyone's Picking A Favorite
Dubai's entertainment scene just keeps getting bigger. These seven immersive attractions and venues are drawing crowds with interactive games, sensory experiences, and Instagram-worthy spaces that are quickly becoming the city's hottest hangouts.
11 Jul 2026
Noor Stars Takes Dubai To YouTube FIFA Creator Cup Stage
Dubai creator Noor Stars is heading to New York after being selected for YouTube's FIFA Creator Cup. She'll represent the UAE alongside some of the world's biggest internet personalities in one of the tournament's most anticipated creator events.
11 Jul 2026
Cavo Just Booked KRISMI And Dubai's Club Crowd Is Already Locked In
Dubai's nightlife calendar just got another major addition. Soul of Cavo returns on July 18 with KRISMI leading a stacked lineup at Cavo Dubai, where house music, skyline views, and a premium party experience are expected to draw one of the season's biggest crowds.
10 Jul 2026
Dubai Just Got The Restaurant Everyone Has Been Waiting For
London's famous two Michelin-starred restaurant Gymkhana is officially opening in Dubai this September. The award-winning Indian dining destination will welcome guests at Gate Village in DIFC with its celebrated menu and signature interiors.
9 Jul 2026
Cairokee Just Broke Dubai Before The Show Even Started
Cairokee sold out Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 before opening night, turning one of Dubai's biggest summer concerts into the hottest ticket in town. Here's everything fans need to know before July 11.
9 Jul 2026
Eva Zuk Captivates Porto Cervo In Fiery Orange Fashion
Eva Zuk stuns Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda in a vivid orange dress, Saint Laurent tote, sculpted makeup, loose dark hair, and bold metallic jewelry for a resort style knockout.
8 Jul 2026
Olesya Malinskaya’s Pink Lace Look Is Luxe Fashion Fairytale
Olesya Malinskaya serves pink satin, white lace, diamonds, fur, heels, and floral suite fantasy in a high-fashion look that screams Dubai luxury from every angle.
8 Jul 2026
Dr. Sara Al Madani Sees The Soul Beyond The Physical
Dr. Sara Al Madani believes every soul has its own story beyond physical appearance. Her message of self love, healing, and personal growth encourages people to recognize identity from a far deeper human perspective.
7 Jul 2026
Maryam Alkhalidi Kept The Heart Of MAC Alive In Athens
Maryam Alkhalidi is in Athens serving MAC girl beauty, black lace allure, glossy makeup, sleek waves, and sunset seaside elegance in a look that belongs on every style moodboard.
7 Jul 2026
Dubai Just Unlocked Every Sanrio Fan's Fantasy
Dubai's cutest pop-up has officially arrived. The first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends Fluff Tea Party at BurJuman Mall brings exclusive Sanrio merchandise, Instagram-worthy installations, and limited-edition collectibles until August 15.
6 Jul 2026
Mona Tajarbi’s Dior Beauty Glow Inspires Women To Shine
Mona Tajarbi opens her beauty routine to every woman, sharing her Dior Beauty tips and techniques so everyone can recreate her luminous makeup look.
6 Jul 2026
Private Jet Photos Put Dubai It Girls' Next Destination on Display
Dubai's favorite It girls are spending summer in Mykonos. Youmna Khoury Kiziloz, Reine Khoury, Antoinette Khoury, Nadine Novikova, and Mihriban Akgull started the trip aboard a private jet before touching down in Greece.
5 Jul 2026
This Dubai Hotel Is Breaking Everyone's Wishlist
The Lana is everywhere right now. From its rooftop infinity pool and Dior Spa to Michelin-star dining and Dubai Canal views, here's why everyone suddenly wants a reservation at Dubai's hottest luxury hotel.
5 Jul 2026
Falguni Pathak Is Back And Dubai Is Already Selling Out
Dubai's biggest Navratri announcement is here. Falguni Pathak returns to Zabeel Park Amphitheatre on October 24, with tickets now on sale. Expect one of the city's biggest Garba nights as thousands of fans prepare for her highly anticipated comeback.
3 Jul 2026
TrapperX Just Locked In Dubai's Hottest Saturday
TrapperX headlines Dejavu Saturday at Vice Club on July 4, joined by DJ Mox and DJ Amaan. With free entry for couples and ladies plus complimentary drinks for ladies until 1 AM, Business Bay is set for one of its biggest Saturday nights.
3 Jul 2026
Zainab Al-Eqabi Finds Dubai Summer Magic Beneath Flame Tree
Zainab Al-Eqabi enjoys iconic Dubai summer beneath a glorious flame tree, finding shade, beauty, life appreciation, and fresh inspiration beneath those fiery blooms.
3 Jul 2026
Farhana Bodi Reveals The Human Truth Behind The Bling
Farhana Bodi reveals the emotional truth behind her fashion filled travel life, sharing the private tears, stress, family support, motherhood pressure, and human side behind the bling.
3 Jul 2026
9 Major Changes Coming to Dubai in July 2026 You Should Know
2 Jul 2026
Mahira Abdel Aziz Sits As Notable Jury Member Of Miss Elite
Mahira Abdel Aziz joins Miss Elite 2026 as an official jury member, adding major media power to the prestigious pageant as the next empowered titleholder hunt heats up.
2 Jul 2026
Romy Janssen Is Bringing One Of Dubai's Biggest Club Nights To Cavo
Dubai's nightlife is about to level up as Dutch DJ Romy Janssen headlines Soul of Cavo on July 4. With tickets starting from AED 150, this Business Bay party could be one of the hottest club nights of the summer.
1 Jul 2026
Ben Bandari Honors The Hustle Behind Major Success
Ben Bandari praises Mehak Bhutani after a huge BenCo Realty run featuring over a million dirhams invoiced, an 18 million Binghatti closing, a 10 million Sidra deal, and 1.45 million in The Palace.
1 Jul 2026
Dubai's Wildest Ladies Day Is Back With Bottomless Drinks and Beachfront Pools
Three pools, bottomless drinks, beachfront vibes and Ibiza-style DJs—all from AED 245. FIVE Luxe JBR's Wet Cherry Wednesdays are back for summer, and the midweek party everyone waits for is filling up fast.
30 Jun 2026
Carole Samaha’s Tantalizing Denim Fashion Is A Real Treat
Carole Samaha turns casual denim styling into a style rush, pairing an airy pale blouse, light jeans, smoky eyes, layered hair, and a knowing smile filled with beauty and grace.
30 Jun 2026
Ebraheem Al Samadi Brings Major Dapper Energy To Bangkok
Ebraheem Al Samadi enjoys Bangkok at CentralWorld, secures Jaspal goodies, tries Dior Cafe luxury, and proves casual city days can still look dapper, stylish, major, and packed full of active lifestyle inspiration.
29 Jun 2026
Zeina Khoury Enjoys Algarve Family Escape In Style
Zeina Khoury enjoys an unforgettable Algarve, Portugal getaway filled with family bonding, pre-boat trip selfies, stunning vacation vibes, and effortless beauty, proving precious family memories always create escapes.
29 Jun 2026
Salalah Gives Dubai a 23°C Summer Escape
Just two hours from Dubai, Salalah offers a refreshing summer getaway with cool 23°C weather, lush green mountains, waterfalls, tropical beaches, and the famous Khareef season that transforms southern Oman from June to September.
28 Jun 2026
A Dutch DJ Is About to Take Over Dubai's Hottest Tuesday Night
Lisa De Brown is bringing her high-energy electronic sound to Cavo Dubai on June 30 for Jet-Lag Tuesday, joined by Qtee Rue and Taina. If you're planning one big night out this week, this is the one to watch.
28 Jun 2026
Dubai's Biggest New Kids Playground Just Added a Summer Camp
Abracadabra Dubai has opened in Al Quoz with the city's largest indoor soft play, a UAE-first immersive dome, live shows, creative activities, and a new summer camp.
27 Jun 2026
MegaCampus Summit 2026 Brings 13,000 Founders to Dubai
MegaCampus Summit 2026 is bringing 13,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and global leaders to Dubai this November, with James Cameron, Magnus Carlsen, Robert Greene, Wim Hof, and Dave Ulrich leading the lineup.
27 Jun 2026
KAILO Talks Dubai: 5 Women in Wellness at Talise Spa
KAILO Talks: Women in Wellness returns to Talise Spa at Jumeirah Al Qasr on Thursday, June 25, 2026, gathering five wellness experts for a free 9:30-11:30 AM morning on hormones, longevity, mindset, and holistic living. Seats are limited.
26 Jun 2026
IMG Worlds of Legends: Why Dubai's Pokemon Park Never Opened
IMG Worlds of Legends was set to be Dubai's Pokemon park, a 2-million-square-foot indoor mega-attraction with nine themed lands. It was announced in 2016, but construction never began and no official cancellation was ever given. Here is what happened.
26 Jun 2026
Arpita Kaur Is Serving Pure Beauty Magic In New York City
Arpita Kaur jumps from Dubai streets to iconic Times Square, soaking up New York excitement while looking stunning during a thrilling city escape.
26 Jun 2026
A Night at the Musicals Dubai: Last Chance Tonight
Musical Theatre Dubai closes its June run of A Night at the Musicals tonight, Thursday June 25, with a final performance at Meyana Theatre inside Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Tickets start from AED 110 for 16 musicals in under two hours.
25 Jun 2026
Jumana Abdu Rahman's Leather Jacket Summer Look
Jumana Abdu Rahman is rewriting summer dressing in the boldest way possible. Her Jumana Abdu Rahman leather jacket look — oversized silhouette, white top, relaxed distressed denim, and layered jewelry — proves that personal style always beats seasonal rules.
25 Jun 2026
Sheeraz Hasan Pitches Africa's Trillion-Dollar Future at GFOIS
Media strategist Sheeraz Hasan commanded the stage at Anthony Ritossa's 32nd Global Family Office Investment Summit in Lake Como, declaring Africa the world's single greatest untapped investment frontier and urging billionaire dynasties to move before the opportunity closes.
24 Jun 2026
Call of the Jungle: Dubai's Wildest Brunch at J1 Beach
Call of the Jungle has arrived at African Queen, bringing a Riviera-inspired Saturday brunch to J1 Beach every weekend from June 20 to August 29. Expect three-course dining, live DJs, tropical décor, and packages from AED 468 — all just steps from the shoreline.
21 Jun 2026
La Casita Dubai: Bad Bunny Night Returns at SoHo Garden
La Morenita brings back La Casita Dubai — its Bad Bunny tribute night — for round two at SoHo Garden's Black Venue in Meydan. DJs Leon Orellana and Adrian Zapata deliver non-stop reggaeton and perreo. Tickets from AED 100 for ladies, AED 150 for gents.
20 Jun 2026
Best Dubai Saturday Brunches Summer 2026
Dubai Saturday brunches have become a weekend institution, and this summer six venues are standing out from the crowd. From panoramic waterfront tables at Dubai Harbour to high-energy Latin parties in DIFC, these are the reservations people are rushing to secure every weekend in
20 Jun 2026
Dubai Venues Ditch Drink Fumbles with Della UAE
Della UAE is positioning itself as a new player in Dubai's hospitality space, offering ready-to-serve beverage solutions to help cafés, restaurants, beach clubs and event venues streamline drink service and raise the guest experience.
19 Jun 2026
Kris Fade on Obesity: It's a Disease, Not a Willpower Problem
Kris Fade speaks directly to everyone who has tried every diet, every trainer, every calorie count — and still felt like a failure. His message reframes obesity as a medical condition, not a character flaw, and urges UAE residents to seek proper care.
19 Jun 2026
Siddharth Kannan Desi Bling Tell-All: Karan, Pamala & Dyuti
Siddharth Kannan hosts Karan Kundrra, Pamala Serena, and Dyuti Parruck in a nearly 90-minute Desi Bling tell-all covering Tejasswi Prakash relationship talk, cast fallouts, Pamala's issues with Laila, and Dyuti's raw divorce reveal.
19 Jun 2026
Muntazah Al Khairan at Dubai Opera This July
Muntazah Al Khairan brings two nights of Gulf comedy to Dubai Opera on July 3 and 4, 2026, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Tickets start from AED 194 for this family-friendly Arabic-language show presented by AlQaiser Events.
18 Jun 2026
Nigist Fikire's Baby Melona Stuns in Pink 1st Birthday
Nigist Fikire and baby Melona served a full pink takeover for Melona's first birthday, complete with a pink car, matching outfits, and major baby-boss energy at just one year old.
18 Jun 2026
Ppito's Spotlight Dubai: Live Latin Music Every Friday
Skip the crowded rooftops. Ppito's Spotlight Dubai delivers live acoustic Latin music inside Flashback Speakeasy at Paramount Hotel Dubai every Friday from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with three house drinks included and a 1920s speakeasy setting in Business Bay.
17 Jun 2026