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 .
I’d buy the High ’85 Bred for its shape and black-and-red contrast, not a promise that an old nickname makes it an investment. This is the 2025 retro, style code HV6674-067—not a pair made in 1985. The appeal is the attempt to recover that older silhouette. Here is what Nike actually describes, plus a dated…
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I prefer the grey SL-01: the uninterrupted shape is the attraction, and I would let it stand out against light trousers rather than add another logo. But this is a look at the January/February 2025 release, not a new US$20 UAE offer. SL-01 is not the later YS-01 slide or BL-01 shoe. The photographs below…
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Could Cillian Murphy be the next Lord Voldemort? The rumour mill has been buzzing ever since reports surfaced in December 2023 that the Oscar-winning actor is being considered for the role in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Now, Chris Columbus, the director of the first two Harry Potter films, has weighed in on the speculation.…
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I would start with the Jabbar if I wanted Chavarria’s adidas work to sit beside tailoring. The footwear deserves a model-level decision, not a purchase based on the designer’s name. The first SS25 collection referenced Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s archive, with announced May and July 2025 drops. Today’s UAE catalogue includes later designs too. Here is how…
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The miniature hoop is the reason I would choose these over a plain black clog. The gold net graphic is bold enough, but the little hanging net makes the basketball joke land. This is the NBA All-Star 2025 Classic Clog, code 210902-90H, not a new event launch. I would buy it as something fun to…
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A biopic about Michael Jackson’s complex and controversial legacy was always going to be an ambitious undertaking. Reports suggest that this Michael Jackson biopic has hit a significant roadblock despite being a $150 million production. Possible reshoots may be needed before its scheduled release on October 3, 2025. With Jaafar Jackson—Michael’s nephew—taking on the role…
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The Netflix–AFAC Women in Film partnership has moved beyond the original “Bring Your Story to Life” call. AFAC announced 35 participants for Women in Film III: Training Through Practice on 6 October 2026. The third edition’s listed application deadline was 29 July, and both official application forms were closed when checked on 28 October. This…
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Jordan 3 Treat Yourself HJ0178-600: Washed Coral materials, women’s sizing, charms and practical UAE gift-buying checks.
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The YZY BL-01 is laceless—not a lace-up shoe. I like its layered black upper and substantial sole because the shape carries the design without needing a loud colour. I would choose it for that particular silhouette, not because every YEEZY slip-on is interchangeable. The black edition launched in December 2025 at a reported US$80; that…
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Over six years after the tragic passing of Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, a new Netflix documentary, “Avicii – I Am Tim”, brings his story back into the spotlight. Directed by Swedish music journalist and musician Henrik Burman, the film paints an intimate and unflinching portrait of the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer. His music…
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I like Zponge most when it looks unapologetically strange. The pale yellow upper over that cratered blue-green sole is the version I would choose with plain trousers and a simple T-shirt: the shoe supplies more than enough interest. But the shape is only half the buying decision. adidas lists different material details under different Zponge…
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Drive-in theatres, a cherished emblem of mid-20th-century entertainment, are experiencing a remarkable resurgence in Dubai. Here, Drive-In Theatres offer a unique blend of nostalgic charm and state-of-the-art technology. They provide an extraordinary movie-going experience, perfectly suited to the Emirates’ innovative and dynamic culture. A Journey Back in Time Dubai’s connection to drive-in cinemas began in…
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