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    Fabulous family-friendly brunch launches at beloved Dubai hotspot

    Friday brunch date Waking up late on a Friday morning and lazily ambling to brunch has become a beloved Dubai tradition, but due to the recent lockdown the treasured pastime been put on hold. However, with restrictions having lifted many restaurants and bars have reopened, including one of our absolute favourites – Solo Restaurant and […] More

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    Why Black Women Are Launching Start-Ups Now More Than Ever

    July 2016: that’s when I’d had enough. When I started thinking that there must be another way to lead a more fulfilling and successful career for someone like me: a Black, British woman working in the corporate world. A professional life that, although not necessarily free from the stereotypes that persist everywhere, was at least […] More

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    Premiere of Sheikh Mohammed’s docuseries garners record views

    On Sunday, the docuseries surrounding the life of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, premiered. Titled , the new 50-episode series is inspired by His Highness’s book . According to the UAE’s state news agency , the premiere of the series garnered […] More

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    Face Masks vs Face Shields: Is One Better Than The Other?

    As face shields continue to steadily grow in popularity and visibility, many people are wondering what’s better: face shield? Face mask? Both? Donning a face mask as a preventative measure for COVID-19 has become the norm in South Africa and many other parts of the world. But we’ve all heard the face mask complaints: “I […] More

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    7 rules to be mindful of when lounging around Dubai pools

    With the scorching heat of summer having already begun, residents in Dubai welcomed the news over the weekend that pools are now permitted to open in hotels, gyms and places of residence. However, just like with malls and restaurants reopening, there are guidelines in place, per directives of Dubai Municipality, to protect the health and safety […] More

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    Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi’s incredible initiative to support this vital sector

    With the ongoing pandemic, the knock-on economic effect is meaning many industries across the board are struggling, including hospitality, travel, aviation and more. This also includes the publishing industry, including here in the UAE. Many publishers and Emirati bookmakers have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing the sector slow down immensely due to […] More

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    This could be the best all-inclusive daycation deal on Saadiyat Island

    There are countless reasons to make Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, your go-to getaway this summer. To start with, this opulent destination has 10 restaurants and bars, and even its own waterpark. The expansive resort is back in business since the opening of hotels and facilities was announced in the capital late last month, and […] More