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Known as the “Milky Way Spot”, Al Quaa sits deep in the Abu Dhabi desert and is one of the darkest locations in the country, making it the best place to see the Milky Way, countless stars and spectacular meteor showers with the naked eye. The Perseid Meteor Shower is active from 17 July to 24 August, with the peak expected on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August. Under ideal dark sky conditions, you could see up to 100 meteors per hour, and 2026 is expected to offer excellent

After powerful sandstorms and dusty conditions swept across Dubai, reducing visibility and covering parts of the city in dust, the weather shifted again as rain and thunderstorms developed across parts of the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology said strong winds lifted dust before unstable conditions brought showers to eastern and inland areas of the country. While Dubai only saw limited rainfall in many areas, the contrast between sandstorms first and rain just days later made for one of

Companies such as Emirates Group, Majid Al Futtaim, and Noon regularly advertise vacancies ranging from entry level and customer facing positions to corporate, technology, engineering, finance and operations roles. Emirates continues to recruit for aviation, hospitality, engineering and customer experience, while Majid Al Futtaim hires across retail, shopping malls, entertainment, real estate and corporate departments. Noon also continues to expand opportunities in logistics, supply chain, softw

Recent recruitment data from the UAE shows that medical and healthcare, computer science, AI and data science, law, engineering, and finance continue to offer some of the strongest starting salaries for graduates. At the other end of the scale, graduates in hospitality, media and journalism, fine arts, humanities, and some education roles typically start on lower salaries, although earnings can grow significantly with experience and specialisation. It’s important to remember that these are est

🇦🇪 The UAE’s 5 year multiple entry tourist visa makes frequent travel easier than ever. Available to all nationalities, the self sponsored visa allows visitors to enter and leave the UAE as often as they like over a five year period without needing a local sponsor or host. Each stay can last up to 90 days and can be extended for another 90 days, with a maximum total stay of 180 days per year. To apply, you’ll need a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo, valid UAE health insur

🇦🇪 For the first time ever, Emirati Women’s Day will be celebrated for an entire month instead of just one day. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, announced that this year’s celebrations will run from 28 August to 28 September, creating a month dedicated to recognising the achievements, leadership and contributions of Emirati women across every sector of society. She also unveiled the 2026 theme, “Together, We Rise Stronger and Better.” In her message, Sheikha

🤍 Motherhood is easier when you have a community behind you. Whether you’re expecting your first baby, adjusting to life with a newborn or simply looking to meet other mums, the UAE is home to a growing number of supportive communities that offer friendship, advice and practical help. From Mama Tribe UAE and MingleMama to Mama Hub, The Mum Club Dubai, Belly Baby Mom UAE, The ÔM Journey and Dubai Mums Meet, these groups host everything from coffee mornings and playdates to wellness sessions, work

🌍 Looking for a remote job while staying connected to Dubai? These companies are hiring right now. Several global companies with opportunities available to candidates in the UAE and the wider EMEA region are currently recruiting for fully remote roles across sales, legal, engineering, marketing and product management. Featured companies include Canonical, Stripe, GitLab, Airbnb, Elastic and Intercom, with positions such as Sales Operations Analyst, Product Manager, Senior Backend Engineer, Marke

Dubai is rewarding residents who invite family and friends from overseas to visit the city. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched A Dubai Invite, a new campaign that offers reward packages worth over Dh3,000 to eligible UAE residents and citizens who successfully invite loved ones to visit Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026. Rewards include hotel stays, dining offers, attraction tickets and lifestyle experiences from participating brands across the city. To take part

From world-famous international brands to exciting first-to-market concepts, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years ever for restaurant openings in Dubai. Whether you’re after premium coffee, Japanese Wagyu, fine dining or beachside Italian cuisine, there’s something new for every foodie. Here are 8 of the biggest restaurants coming to Dubai: ☕ WatchHouse – The iconic London specialty coffee brand is bringing its premium brews and all-day dining concept to Dubai. ✨ Trio – A stylish

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