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CRYPTOCURRENCY

Dubai as a Crypto Business Hub: Growth, Permissions and Operating Checks

Dubai has transformed itself from a regional financial powerhouse into one of the most influential cryptocurrency centres in the world. The phrase Dubai global cryptocurrency hub is no longer an aspiration; it’s a present reality shaped by strategic planning, decisive leadership, and a willingness to embrace technological change. Over the past decade, the emirate has…

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Events & Entertainment

WATERBOMB Festival Dubai 2024: What It Was and What to Know

The WATERBOMB Festival made its UAE debut on June 7-8, 2024, at Dubai Festival City. As of writing, no return date to Dubai has been announced, and the festival’s official channels still show 2024 as its most recent Dubai edition — but here’s what it was about and what to expect if it comes back.…

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Living in the UAE

Dubai Visit Visa 2026: Entry Routes, Official Fees and Stay Rules

Before buying a Dubai visit visa, check whether you need to buy one at all. Your passport, any qualifying overseas residence or visa, the reason for the trip and your previous visits determine the route. A quoted “Dubai visa price” means very little until you know the duration, entry count and charges included. I would…

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GOING OUT

ARTBAT Live at HIVE

ARTBAT, the dynamic Ukrainian DJ duo, takes the stage at HIVE on June 7th. Renowned for their mesmerizing soundscapes and powerful performances, ARTBAT will (as usual) deliver an unforgettable experience that will keep us dancing all night long. ARTBAT live at Hive will be awesome. Event Details: Who is ARTBAT? ARTBAT, the amalgamation of the…

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Concerts

Macklemore to Rock the Coca-Cola Arena

Dubai is gearing up for a sensational night of music and energy as Grammy-winning superstar Macklemore is set to take the stage at the iconic Coca-Cola Arena on October 4th. The much-anticipated Macklemore Dubai Show promises to be a dynamic event. Known for his eclectic mix of hip-hop and pop, Macklemore’s performance will captivate fans…

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GOING OUT

No Such Thing as a ‘Best DJ’

The Best DJ Myth persists because taste, context, and culture shape what feels “best.” From radio’s pioneers to today’s festivals, DJing keeps evolving, and so do arguments about who the greatest is. Music history, technology, personal preference, and global culture all prove there is no such thing as a single “best DJ.” The Evolution of…

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Business

$37.8 Million Record-Breaking Property Sale

Dubai’s real estate market has witnessed a landmark event with OMNIYAT setting a new property market record. The prestigious developer sold a luxurious penthouse for a staggering AED 139 million ($37.8 million) at The Lana Residences, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. This sale not only marks the highest-priced property in the Burj Khalifa district but also is…

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Competitions

Win a free cabana at W Dubai The Palm

Competition closed — May 2024. This giveaway ran in May 2024 and is no longer open to entries. The winner was announced on Instagram at the time. We have kept this page online as a record of the event, but please do not attempt to enter: no entries are being accepted or judged. (Stay tuned…

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Living in the UAE

Dubai Then and Now: The History Behind the Skyline

The best way to understand Dubai then and now is to follow what connects the two: trade, movement and the people who made both possible. Oil accelerated the transformation, but “empty desert became skyscrapers” is too neat a story. It writes out the Creek, the merchants and the city that already existed. I find Dubai…

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