Author: Monica Bonalto

Power Slap UAE is coming back to Space 42 Arena on Friday, October 24, 2025. The world’s premier slap fighting promotion returns during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, sitting right alongside UFC 321: ASPINALL vs GANE. If you witnessed last year’s sold-out chaos, you know exactly what’s coming. If you missed it, prepare for something completely different from traditional combat sports. This isn’t boxing with gloves or MMA with submissions. This is raw, direct, impossibly tense competition that makes entire arenas hold their breath simultaneously. The format is simple, the stakes are brutal, and the atmosphere is electric. What Actually Happens…

Sharjah has a lot more going on than most people realise. Our Sharjah guide covers culture, events, beaches and everything worth doing in the emirate.

If there’s one event changing what it means to celebrate Halloween in the UAE, it’s Geek Community Day Dubai. Returning this November for its third and biggest edition yet, Rove Hotels and Hobby Nation are turning Rove Downtown into a playground where dragons, Jedi, and Marvel heroes walk side by side. Forget pumpkins and cobwebs — this is where cosplay collides with gaming, creativity, and an unapologetic love for all things nerdy. A New Kind of Halloween in Dubai While most of Dubai will be wrapped up in parties and club nights, Rove Downtown is rewriting the script. On Saturday,…

In a city obsessed with Michelin stars, skyline views, and culinary theatre, few cuisines define sophistication quite like Japanese. Whether it’s a handroll shared under soft lighting or wagyu served with precision worthy of haute couture, Japanese restaurants in Dubai have become the ultimate expression of taste and timing. Japanese food in Dubai has this quiet pull that keeps drawing me back, especially when I need something precise and clean after a long week. I wandered into one of the lesser-known spots in JLT a while ago — small counter, no big signs, just a sushi chef working in focused…

Dubai is once again rewriting the rules of global aviation. In a move of unprecedented scale and ambition, the emirate has officially launched a plan to relocate all operations from the world’s busiest international hub, Dubai International Airport (DXB), to a new, colossal megaproject at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). This isn’t just an expansion; it’s a complete strategic pivot. The core reason is a problem born from unmatched growth: DXB is a victim of its own success, rapidly approaching its absolute physical and operational limits. This monumental shift, backed by a staggering AED 128 billion ($35 billion) investment, will…

Dubai makes you feel something. Not just see something or tick something off a list. It’s the kind of place where you walk into a shopping centre and find yourself face-to-face with a ten-metre aquarium. Where you can ski before lunch and watch camels at sunset. The city rewrites the rules, and frankly, it does so with style. If you’re hunting for the best tourist spots in Dubai, you’re not just looking for landmarks. You’re searching for experiences that stay with you long after you’ve boarded your flight home. This city delivers them in abundance. Dubai’s tourist spots can feel…

What To Know The Return of an Icon Few names in music carry the weight of Amr Diab. Known across the Arab world and beyond as “Al Hadaba” (The Hill), he has been a cultural cornerstone for decades. On 1 November 2025, he returns to Dubai for what promises to be one of the year’s biggest concerts at Coca-Cola Arena. For fans, this is not just another gig. It is a chance to relive the soundtrack of their lives, from 1990s anthems that defined an era to the fresh sounds of his latest summer hit Khatafouni. A Voice That Transcends…

Yes—Zero Gravity Dubai’s original Dubai Marina venue is closed. As of 29 July 2026, the brand has not publicly confirmed the address or opening date of its promised new beachfront location. Zero Gravity’s official messaging says a refreshed experience is coming, while Visit Dubai marks the venue closed until further notice. Do not travel to the former Skydive Dubai address or buy an old third-party ticket expecting the beach club to be operating.Related: explore our full Dubai Marina area guide for the best bars and restaurants, beach clubs, and things to do along the waterfront. Status checked 29 July 2026…

What To Know The desert is calling, and on October 4, 2025, it will answer with hypnotic rhythm. Boris Brejcha takes over the Tomorrowland Amare Stage at Terra Solis Dubai, bringing his futuristic “high-tech minimal” sound to the heart of the UAE. For one night only, the vast desert sky becomes the ceiling of a nightclub, with thousands of music lovers united in energy and movement. The Sound of Boris Brejcha Known for inventing the “high-tech minimal” genre, Brejcha has redefined what electronic music can feel like. His style merges the driving pulse of techno with the sophistication of minimal…

Key Facts Headliner: Bassem YoussefVenue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiDate: 16 November 2025 — this event has already taken place On 16 November 2025, Bassem Youssef live Dubai takes centre stage at Coca-Cola Arena. The Egyptian-American comedy legend brings his razor-sharp wit to the emirate’s entertainment capital. This isn’t just another comedy show—it’s a cultural moment years in the making. Event Essentials From Operating Theatre to Centre Stage Few comedians can claim they once held human hearts in their hands. Bassem Youssef traded his surgeon’s scalpel for a microphone in 2011. The career shift seemed mad at the time. Today,…