This woman hilariously shows what leaving Dubai does to you
We all know Dubai is home to a million things that you just won’t find anywhere else in the world, no matter how hard you tried. This 31 year-old American mother, Morgan Carver Richards, definitely...
View ArticleDubai might really get world’s first commercial Hyperloop
Dubai may actually become the first place in the world where Elon Musk’s crazy Hyperloop idea is built on a large scale and put to commercial use. “It’s got the infrastructure, regulatory movement and...
View Article8 things you should know before exploring Seychelles
There is a new travel trend sweeping through the wanderlust and jet-setter communities in the United Arab Emirates. This trend has them exploring new nearby destinations as opposed to traveling to more...
View ArticleBahrain’s controversial first Olympic medal
While a Kuwaiti shooter competing under the Olympic flag won the Arab world’s first gold medal this year, a Kenyan-born track athlete, accused of being “bought” by Bahrain, has won the region’s second...
View ArticleTehran, Dubai are the most ‘improved’ cities in the world
Tehran and Dubai are apparently becoming more “livable” by the year, according to the Global Livability Ranking 2016 by The Economist. Tehran has shown the highest improvement in its “livability” score...
View ArticleDubai resident detained for promoting charity
Scott Richards, a UAE resident who holds British and Australian nationalities, has been arrested in Dubai for promoting a non-UAE charity. Prior to his arrest, Richards had been in Afghanistan...
View Article6 startups that make job hunting easier for Arabs
Job hunting. We’ve all been through the process, one too many times. Traditionally, we would send out our resumes to companies, after hours and hours of searching through websites. But now, thanks to...
View ArticleWhich Arab countries are the friendliest with other Arabs?
Pan-Arabism has been a hot topic in the Middle East and North Africa for decades, with various leaders and governments rising up to champion the cause. However, despite the rhetoric of Arab unity, the...
View Article8 great spots in Al Barsha you probably never noticed
Al Barsha is one of the biggest areas in Dubai and home to the world-famous Mall of Emirates. It’s also home to many hidden gems, unexpected spots where you can shop, play, eat, party and even...
View Article6 chai karak facts you should know before your next sip
If you’re living in the UAE, you understand the importance of “karaking”. It adds flavor to late night car cruises, and it’s your comfort drink at any time of the day. But do you really know the tea...
View ArticleDubai appears in Brad Pitt’s new film ‘Voyage of Time’
Dubai is the ultimate futuristic city where 3D printers will soon construct buildings, and we all know that technological leaps aren’t going to stop there. So, it’s no surprise to see the city serve as...
View ArticleDubai breaks world record for largest clothes donation
Dubai rarely fails to impress us with world records. From being home to the world’s largest gathering of people dressed as nurses to the world’s largest graffiti scroll and much more, it is now back...
View ArticleSix Flags Dubai will build the ‘biggest’ roller coaster on Earth
So, we’ve all been anticipating the opening of Six Flags in Dubai, which is set to open in 2019. As exciting as the news already is, with Dubai and Saudi Arabia being the only two Arab countries with...
View ArticleTake a look at the Dubai Opera’s incredible interior
Dubai’s Opera House got our attention with its sleek dhow-shaped exterior. Now the interior, an inspired brushstroke of ultra-modern architecture, has completely blown us away. The building, which was...
View ArticleThese 15 Arab athletes won medals in #Rio2016
From a significant showing of Saudi female olympians to the debut of a refugee team, to politically charged encounters between Israel and Egypt, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, Arabs didn’t walk past Rio...
View ArticleWatch this parkour star freerun all over Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah
Get ready to see Madinat Jumeirah in a way you’ve never seen it before… This incredible video showcases Kie Willis‘s parkour moves as he scales and jumps all over the classic Dubai resort. Check this...
View Article5 times our Arab parents went overboard
Arabs: we’re a poetic people. But I think the ones that are best at waxing lyrical are our parents, specifically when confronted with “bad behavior.” You remember that time you broke her “most...
View ArticleMark your calendars with these 11 Middle East festivals
There’s something about festivals that bring about a true sense of joy. Maybe it’s the huge crowds, maybe it’s the food, maybe it’s the music. Whatever it is, festivals happen all year round in music,...
View ArticleIf you want to fundraise in Dubai, here’s how to do it legally
A Dubai resident was arrested for fundraising illegally this month, as many of you have heard. But this doesn’t mean you should say goodbye to your days of charitable work. You just need to learn how...
View ArticleKim Kardashian stole 2 bathrobes from Dubai’s Atlantis
Kim Kardashian has stolen from one of Dubai’s most luxurious resorts… On her blog, Kardashian confessed that she’s “obsessed” with the “fluffy white robes” in luxury hotel rooms. “I’ll even admit,...
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