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Top 5 Must-Watch Movies for New Year's Eve in Dubai
As December 31st approaches, Dubai residents and visitors face the same delightful dilemma: should you brave the crowds at Burj Khalifa or settle into a cosy setup at home with friends and family? We're advocates for the latter, especially when you've got the perfect movie lineup to complement your NYE celebrations. Here are five unmissable films that capture the magic, romance, and humor of ringing in a fresh year. 1. When Harry Met Sally (1989) This is the definitive New Ye
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Festive CLAWmas at CLAW BBQ RAK: Hidden Holiday BBQ Feast Igniting Ras Al Khaimah's Post-Christmas Weekend Scene
Imagine shaking off the Christmas morning haze with a plate piled high with smoky ribs, festive turkey trimmings, and a cocktail that packs a holiday punch—all while the Ras Al Khaimah sun dips into the Arabian Gulf. That's the magic of Festive CLAWmas at CLAW BBQ RAK, the ultimate post-Christmas weekend escape turning Marjan Island into a BBQ bonanza. If you're in the UAE craving a blend of Southern American swagger and festive flair, this hidden gem is calling your name. Ne
Dec 27, 20253 min read
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: Netflix UAE’s Epic Christmas Drop Ignites Post-Christmas Binge Fever with Upside Down Thrills for UAE Fans
Verdict Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 delivers a pulse-pounding escalation of horror and heart, perfectly timed as Netflix UAE's post-Christmas gift that has fans diving straight into the Upside Down on December 26. Episodes 5-7 ramp up the stakes with Vecna's chilling schemes and emotional gut-punches, making it essential viewing for longtime followers craving closure – though it demands you've binged Volume 1 first. The Good What hits hardest in Volume 2 is the masterfu
Dec 27, 20253 min read
The Great Flood: Netflix UAE’s #1 New Disaster Epic Captivates Post-Christmas Audiences with Jaw-Dropping Visuals and Survival Thrills
The Great Flood: Netflix UAE’s #1 New Disaster Epic Captivates Post-Christmas Audiences with Jaw-Dropping Visuals and Survival Thrills Verdict The Great Flood crashes onto Netflix like a tidal wave, delivering pulse-pounding disaster thrills wrapped in a sci-fi mystery that keeps you guessing until the final frame. Directed by Kim Byung-woo and starring Kim Da-mi in a powerhouse performance, this South Korean epic has skyrocketed to #1 on Netflix UAE charts right after Christ
Dec 26, 20253 min read
Fujairah’s Retro New Year’s Eve Gala at InterContinental Resort: Fire Shows, DJs & Beachfront Buffets Under the Stars
Imagine trading the chaos of city fireworks for a glamorous retro escape under Fujairah’s starlit sky, where fire dancers ignite the night, a pulsating DJ spins golden-era hits, and an endless beachfront buffet tempts every taste bud. That’s the promise of InterContinental Fujairah Resort’s Retro New Year’s Eve Gala on December 31—a nostalgic nod to disco decadence meets modern luxury, perfectly poised to launch 2026 with unforgettable flair. Nestled on the pristine shores of
Dec 21, 20253 min read
Abu Dhabi After Dark: Why Al Sadeem Observatory Is the City’s Coolest Late‑Night Desert Hangout
On the edge of Abu Dhabi, where the skyline gives way to sand and silence, the city’s glow fades into the rear-view mirror. Out in Al Wathba, the road runs dark, the air cools a few precious degrees, and a different kind of nightlife flickers to life. Instead of VIP lounges and laser shows, there are constellations, meteors and the Moon’s craters in high definition. This is Al Sadeem Observatory, and on any clear evening it feels less like a science facility and more like Abu
Dec 21, 20254 min read
Winter City at Expo: Dubai’s Festive Wonderland With Snow Zones, Parades and More
Just when Dubai’s winter evenings start to feel pleasantly crisp, Expo City’s Al Wasl Plaza turns into something out of a snow globe. Under the iconic dome, twinkling lights wrap palm trees, faux snow drifts across pathways, and the sound of carols and live music spills out from every corner. Families arrive in matching festive jumpers, little ones clutching hot chocolate, while the towering tree at the heart of the plaza becomes the unofficial meeting point of the season. Wi
Dec 21, 20254 min read
Inside Ras Al Khaimah’s Hauntingly Beautiful Candlelight Concert At Al Jazeera Al Hamra’s Ghost Fort
If you have ever wandered through Ras Al Khaimah’s fabled ghost village at Al Jazeera Al Hamra in daylight and felt a shiver of intrigue, this is your chance to experience it in a completely different light. This Friday, the abandoned fort at the heart of the historic village will glow with hundreds of candles as a live classical ensemble turns the once-defensive stronghold into the emirate’s most atmospheric open‑air concert hall. Set between coral-stone walls and under an i
Dec 21, 20255 min read
Dubai’s Secret Night Garden: How Al Quoz Warehouses Turn Into After‑Hours Art Markets
On weekend nights in Al Quoz, when most of the city is chasing skyline views and rooftop reservations, a quieter story unfolds between industrial facades and metal shutters. String lights flicker on over concrete courtyards, speakers hum to life, and a trickle of people turn down side streets more often used by delivery trucks than art lovers. By 9 pm, what looks like an ordinary warehouse block has softened into a kind of secret night garden, where food stalls, art installat
Dec 18, 20254 min read
The Ajman Food Festival 2025: Your Must‑Visit Waterfront Street Food & Live Music Experience This December
If you think you know the UAE’s food festival scene, Ajman in December might just surprise you. Compact, coastal and quietly confident, the emirate is setting up one of the country’s most atmospheric winter experiences: the Ajman Food Festival 2025, a waterfront street food and live music celebration that turns cool evenings into a gourmet night-out by the sea. Running from 25 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, the festival unfolds across Ajman’s Heritage District and its sceni
Dec 18, 20254 min read
Misfits Boxing Mania: Andrew Tate's Explosive Clash Before Christmas in Dubai
Dubai's skyline is no stranger to spectacle, but tomorrow night, the city transforms into the epicenter of pre-Christmas pandemonium with Misfits Boxing's 'The Fight Before Christmas' at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Headlined by controversial influencer Andrew Tate challenging reigning Misfits Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor, this event promises raw energy, influencer bravado, and knockout drama just days before the holidays. Whether you're a boxing purist, a Tate de
Dec 18, 20253 min read
How Ma’an–Ethara's Events Are Quietly Redefining Social Impact in Abu Dhabi
A New Kind of Abu Dhabi Event Across Abu Dhabi, the city’s biggest matches, concerts, and festivals are starting to feel a little different. Beyond the headliners and fireworks, there is a quieter shift underway: events are becoming places where residents and visitors can give back, volunteer, and connect with the social causes shaping the emirate’s future. At the heart of this evolution is the partnership between the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Ethara, one
Dec 17, 20253 min read
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