Monsafe covers entertainment from a position that most writers in the region can't: someone who is genuinely obsessed with it. As Entertainment Editor at What's Hot in UAE, he writes about the nightlife scene, streaming releases, album drops, and cultural moments that cut through the noise — and explains why they matter to an audience based in the UAE. His work spans the full width of the entertainment landscape. Monsafe brings the kind of detail and direct opinion that turns a news item into a read worth sharing. He's also been one of the country's leading DJ names for the last fifteen years, winning a multitude of national awards with his alias, Smokingroove. Find his DJ work at smokingroove.co.uk , on SoundCloud , and on Mixcloud .
Good Fortune isn’t your typical star-powered comedy. It’s a whip-smart satire about class, capitalism, and second chances — filtered through the lives of a gig worker, a venture capitalist, and an angel with a Coldplay obsession. Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, the film stars Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Ansari himself in a chaotic…
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This is the Ava Rover colour I would choose when I want the shoe to do the talking. Celestial Gold’s warm yellow tooling and little Bright Crimson Swoosh make the chunky, pixel-like shape feel playful rather than severe. I would wear it with washed denim or stone trousers and let that colour have the space…
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The long-awaited return of the survival thriller Alice in Borderland is nearly here. Season 3 officially drops on September 25 on Netflix, bringing back the adrenaline-pumping series adapted from Haro Aso’s cult-favourite manga. Directed once again by Shinsuke Sato, the series continues its visceral dive into the terrifying alternate world where games aren’t just for…
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The middle of a film reveals its soul. In Quentin Tarantino’s revenge odyssey Kill Bill, that moment comes with the arrival of Michael Madsen in Volume 2. He plays Budd, a washed-up assassin and the only member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad who seems burdened by guilt. Living in a trailer in the desert…
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I love how unapologetically oversized this shoe looks. The enormous midsole, exposed Air units and outlined AIR lettering give the Nike Vomero Premium a proper sense of theatre. For a buying decision, though, I would start with the job: a deliberately substantial road trainer, not a lightweight racer with a bigger sole. The useful numbers…
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I would buy one great track top before buying the whole reunion wardrobe. Oasis x adidas Original Forever works best for me when the band reference sits inside an outfit I would happily wear on an ordinary day. A Firebird with plain trousers has far more mileage in my wardrobe than a head-to-toe tribute act.…
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Air Jordan 3 Pure Money CT8532-111: design details, Nike UAE’s dated price and sold-out status, and how to compare current offers.
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Amazon Prime Video’s Gen V returns for its highly anticipated second season on 17 September 2025. Fans eagerly await Gen V Season 2 as this bold continuation of The Boys universe promises a more intense, layered, and socially conscious exploration of Godolkin University — the shadowy academy where superpowered youth are trained, manipulated, and tested…
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I would choose the LEGO Nike Dunk for a sneaker fan who wants something playful on a shelf—not another pair to keep in its box. The blue-and-white shoe gives it the recognisable shape; the oversized lettering and orange basketball stop it looking like a solemn miniature. That is the fun of it for me. The…
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It’s 2025, and the music world finds itself yet again in the middle of an artist feud — this time between two giants from very different eras: Calvin Harris and Nick Chicane. What began as a casual accusation has evolved into a public, Instagram-fuelled standoff between the chart-topping Scottish DJ and the legendary 90s trance…
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I love the Glacier Blue Alphafly 3’s colour, but I would not buy it as an everyday running shoe just because the sale price looks irresistible. This is a road-racing purchase. Fit and the run you want it for come first; the pastel upper and bright green Air Zoom units are the lovely extra. The…
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe just dropped a bombshell. Two of its most anticipated films—Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars—are shifting their release dates by a full season. These Marvel release date delays mean that what were once tentpole summer blockbusters will now arrive as winter holiday mega-releases. For Marvel fans and the box office industry…
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