Magic in the Desert: The Upcoming Winter Carnival Season in Dubai With the passing of the mid-November "Winter Carnival" at Creek Park, the door has officially opened for Dubai’s primary festive season. As the calendar turns toward December, the city is gearing up for a series of massive "winter carnival" style events that transform the desert metropolis into a polar wonderland. While the singular one-day carnival has passed, the real excitement lies ahead. The upcoming weeks will see the...

In a city obsessed with heights, Dinner in the Sky feels like the inevitable conclusion of Dubai’s culinary ambition. Suspended 50 meters above the Dubai International Marine Club by a massive crane, this experience is plastered all over Instagram. But at a price point starting around AED 700 per person, one has to ask: are you paying for the food, or just the photo op? The Arrival and Safety The experience begins on the ground with a safety briefing that is reassuringly thorough. You are...

When the world thinks of UAE tourism, images of record-breaking skyscrapers and luxury malls dominate. Yet, a quiet revolution is taking place in the Eastern Region of Sharjah. Kalba, an enclave located on the Gulf of Oman coast, has emerged as the beating heart of the nation’s ecotourism drive. For the traveler seeking silence, nature, and sustainability, Kalba offers an experience that feels a world away from the bustle of Sheikh Zayed Road. The Lungs of the Coast: Kalba Mangrove Centre ...