He's one of the world's hottest football players, but Cristiano Ronaldo was all ice on Saturday.The Portuguese footballer was decked out in millions of dirhams...

The Wonder Maze launched in the capital on Saturday, December 28, offering residents a challenge full of twists and turns.Set over 2,787 square metres, this...

The chance to share your New Year wishes with the world doesn't come around every day, but that's exactly what Emaar Properties is offering for...

Even for a city like Dubai, which is used to hosting glamorous events, last night’s Global Gift Gala at the Waldorf Astoria was a dazzling...

With the new year just around the corner, it's time to look ahead to what the next 12 months have in store for the UAE....

Buying a new car can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. There are so many to choose from, so much information to take...

Festival Plaza mall near Jebel Ali and Ibn Battuta Mall will open next Wednesday, December 18.The mall, which sits just beside Sheikh Zayed Road, will...

Nike’s just done it. On Tuesday, December 10, the brand unveiled its first modest swimwear collection, Victory Swim, at Dubai's Al Barari, which is widely...

When it was designed earlier this year, the Miss Universe 2019 crown was meant to “represent the interconnectedness of the world’s communities”. On December 8,...

The winner of 2018’s Miss Universe has thanked the Philippines for its support in her closing speech, which she gave before handing the 2019 Miss...

Can there be two more unlikely bedfellows than Japan and India or, more specifically, the two countries’ food preferences? The former is super-modern, high-tech and...

“Mummy, cuddle and kiss!” I’m already late and if I don’t leave now, I’ll never beat the traffic to the office. But my 4-year-old twins...

When she took to the stage in Dubai on Sunday, Kathryn Bernardo showcased more than just her voice and dance moves.The Filipina actress and singer...

They're in town for a one-night-only performance, but Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have made time for a little sightseeing while in the UAE.The Filipino...

“This week, I landed in the world’s largest airport terminal, and made my way to the world’s largest shopping mall. From there, I stopped to...

At the height of the #MeToo movement two years ago, actor Matt Damon was asked about the allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood producer Harvey...

He's no Bollywood star, but school dropout Israil Ansari has found fast fame on TikTok with two million followers glued to his oddball dancing and...

November has been a busy month for A-list names in the UAE. With concerts featuring Dua Lipa and A R Rahman, conferences with star guest...

Some brides enjoy organising their big day so much they’re inspired to become wedding planners. For Sherrie Higgins, it wasn’t so much tying the knot...

The finale of Formula One season is nearly upon us, when the world’s fastest drivers and their ­super-charged vehicles descend on Abu Dhabi for an...

Two of the UAE's most notable buildings honoured Lebanon by lighting up with the country's flag on Friday night.Lebanon's 76th Independence Day on November 22...

In early October, Ethan and Grayson Dolan, better known as the Dolan Twins, announced they were taking a break from YouTube. Their decision made global...

A lot of brawn will be on show in the UAE next month, with some of the world's most famous bodybuilders jetting in for the...

The wait is (almost) over. After four years of construction, Nakheel Mall has confirmed its opening date as Thursday, November 28.Located on the main trunk...

Celine Dion is known as a champion of Arab and regional designers, so it comes as no surprise that the Canadian singer has chosen to...

You might like to think you’re *adopts Mean Girls voice* “Not like a regular mum, I’m a cool mum”, but – spoiler alert – even...

British royalty met pop royalty last night in India, as Prince Charles and Katy Perry crossed paths at a charitable event.The Firework singer attended a...

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP) has announced a major new project in conjunction with The Prince’s Foundation, to help support emerging talent in the fashion...

Some of film, music, sport and fashion's most trail-blazing names congregated at New York City's Alice Tully Hall last night for the Glamour Women of...

Black Friday? Forget it. Boxing Day sales? Meh. Eid deals? Move over ... there is new super sale to watch out for: Singles' Day. The...

Al Reem Island is one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular residential areas, thanks to its ample new-build tower blocks and state-of-the-art facilities. But there is...

It's been a cornerstone of Middle Eastern, and particularly Levantine, cooking for centuries, and tahini is still just as in demand as it's ever been....

Saudi Arabia is hoping to stitch its place in the world's fashion industry, launching a new Fashion Commission and scholarship programme at the kingdom's first...

As the long heat of the summer months and sapping humidity of October gives way to temperature drop, so people across the UAE begin digging...

Katy Perry didn't use fireworks to ring in her birthday, but instead opted to visit one of Egypt's most famed landmarks.The American singer, who turned...

Leonardo DiCaprio has called Greta Thunberg “a leader of our time”.The Hollywood actor posted two pictures of himself with the 16-year old environmental activist on...

Christmas food is now available at Marks and Spencer shops in the UAE – including everyone's favourite, Colin the Caterpillar.The festive chocolate log will set...

If you’ve been thinking about making a big purchase, it might be best to wait a couple of weeks as Black Friday is just around...

Giorgio Armani's eponymous fashion line is bringing its cruise 2021 show to Dubai. The show is expected to take place in April 2020, and will...

Since he was a young boy, Mansoor Al Shehail wanted to get involved with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), but whether it would be as a...

A matter of weeks since Fika threw open its doors at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel, chef Izu Ani has announced a new offering for the...

An estimated 3.3 million Indians live in the UAE, making the Emirates home to the largest Indian expatriate community in the world.On Thursday night, Dubai...

Thousands across the UAE will be taking part in Diwali celebrations this weekend. And to mark the Festival of Lights, locations across the Emirates will...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's five-day tour of Pakistan has come to an end, and the duchess has reflected upon their visit to the...

Do you have what it takes to be a great detective? Well, now you have the chance to prove you would, as a giant live...

Imagine spending half your life without food. Tough, right? For most people, getting through even one or two days without the physical and psychological comfort...

On their final day in Pakistan, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had to re-arrange their itinerary because of a flight travel disruption the night...

Chiara Ferragni is one of the internet’s most successful influencers, turning her blog into a multi-million dollar business.The star is also known to offer her...

Dubai's Walk of Fame will be unveiled to the public next week. The walkway, featuring Dubai Stars plaques, will be open to walk down on...

Raghavendra Rathore is the man men turn to when they want an attire that’s at once traditional and suave.The Indian designer, who launched the prestigious...

Making plans for the week ahead? There are plenty of events on offer in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to keep you busy. From the arrival...

He ruled Dubai for 32 years, helping drive the emirate’s transformation from a village sustained by fishing and pearl diving into a shiny metropolis.Sheikh Rashid...

Prison labour may conjure images of chain gangs in striped uniforms toiling under the sun, but textiles and clothing have been produced in prisons since...

If you're seeking inspiration, look no further than Dubai Internet City, where dozens of posters of some of the world's most famous innovators are currently...

There was a time when make-up launches were exciting, mostly because they were seasonal and few and far between. Now something new emerges practically every...

In a press conference this week, Filipina-Australian actress Anne Curtis-Smith was asked when she and husband Erwan Heussaff plan to start a family. Her response...

Filipina actress Anne Curtis-Smith has hit back at media for asking women about when they are going to have children, saying, "You don't know what...

About one month ago, designer Tshepo Mohlala received a very special order for a pair of jeans and on Monday, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex collected...

Compulsive buying disorder – or oniomania – is a serious problem that may mask mental health issues. There needs to be a greater understanding and...

The set of The Tonight Show was a little brighter last week, thanks to one Arab designer.The American talk show, hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon,...

What do Shawn Mendes, Joan Jett and hair extensions have in common? They have all, at one time or another, had a bad reputation. But...

The world got a new glimpse at four-month-old Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday, as he escorted his parents to a meeting with former archbishop Desmond Tutu.The...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited a mosque as part of their official royal trip to South Africa. The royal couple toured the...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in Cape Town, South Africa, embarking upon on a 10-day to southern Africa.Getting straight to work...

After the knock out spectacle of 50 year old Jennifer Lopez strutting her stuff on the Versace runway this weekend – giving many half her...

Miss Universe Catriona Gray is in Dubai this weekend, marking her first trip to the UAE. After a filled-to-the-rafters meet-and-greet event in BurJuman on Thursday,...

The role that social media, particularly Instagram, has to play in the promotion of weight loss products and cosmetic surgery has been long debated. A...

Ras Al Khaimah is preparing to dazzle the world with a New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular, which it says will attempt to break two Guinness...

The flu seems to be going around, its spread probably helped by returning travellers, including schoolchildren and co-workers. But planes, public toilets and workplaces aside,...

If you’ve been keeping up with the Kardashians, you’ll know that the family’s most famous namesake has just launched a new business venture. Last week,...

After months of teasing, Victoria Beckham has finally revealed plans for her long-awaited beauty line.Calling the line a “clean beauty movement”, the fashion designer announced...

One of Dubai’s most popular nightclubs is set to open a new beachside venue in partnership with Atlantis, The Palm.White Beach is set to open...

Dubai's Global Village is set to reopen its doors for another thrilling season on Tuesday, October 29. The international theme park is returning for its...

Many factors can affect the appearance of our skin: genes, diet, hormones, the environment, stress … the list goes on. Just when we think we’ve...

You don’t maintain a reputation like the one Aston Martin has cultivated over the years without knowing a thing or two about creating vehicles that...

Chris Hemsworth has been in Dubai, it seems. We had no idea the Australian actor was even in town, the sneaky thing, but he was...

A 96-year-old celebrated his birthday this weekend by breaking his own record as the world's oldest active scuba diver for the third year runningSecond World...

This week, Dubai beach club Zero Gravity ran its monthly clean-up in Jumeirah Beach Residence. The litter-picking operation took place on Sunday, September 1, with...

Anything Could Happen singer Ellie Goulding, 32, has married her art dealer boyfriend, Caspar Jopling, with royalty and celebrities in attendance.The pair tied the knot...

Martin Margiela is the man who founded cult label Maison Martin Margiela, but also famously refused to take a bow at the end his shows,...

The Italians do style very well, and this event's red carpet proves it. From Lady Gaga in Valentino in 2018 to Scarlett Johansson in Alberta...

McDonald’s has done it, Burger King has done it and now it’s KFC’s turn: the fast food industry is slowly but surely introducing vegan meals...

Saudi Arabia's first theme park is set to have a host of record breaking rides – including the world's fastest roller coaster according to its...

Vegan Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has opened up about her struggles with iodine deficiency.The star, who has been following a plant-based diet for more than...

Days after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were widely criticised for taking a private jet, Prince William and Kate have been photographed taking a budget...

Our obsession with immortality may yet be fruitless, but what if there was a diet that not only kept us in good health, but also...

Priyanka Chopra is a long-time devotee of Arab designers, and she made that clear when she chose a pair of shoes by Jordanian-Romanian designer Amina...

I absolutely love neon colours, pink in particular. So you can imagine my excitement when these bright hues started trending earlier this summer – from...

Pakistani cricket star Hasan Ali is getting married in Dubai tomorrow, and the celebrations appear to well and truly be underway.High profile Pakistani wedding photographers...

Most children take a while to come around to enjoying vegetables, but what happens if they never do? Vegetables, especially greens, should make up a...

As the temperature soars in the UAE, many people head inside for much of the season, spending their time in the comforting coolness of air-conditioning.Many...

As a young girl, Azra Khamissa, 29, remembers having her hands decorated with traditional henna in the build-up to Eid, a ritual that other female...

Finding the motivation to exercise during the hot summer months can be tough, especially if your usual routine involves spending a lot of time outside.But...

They have more than 9.3 million fans on Instagram but, as part of their official social media platform, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex follow...

When she was diagnosed with cancer in February, Dawn Lee wasn't sure, at first, if she'd share her experience with her fans.However, the South Korean...

It's built up a cult following with its festival-friendly designs, and now fashion fans in the UAE will soon be able to get their hands...

Here’s a fact: lab-grown meat is not vegan. People who follow this lifestyle adopt the belief that no creature should be used for human purposes...

Publique is on a pop culture quiz night roll. The ski chalet-themed bar has hosted weekly Friends quizzes throughout July, and next month it is...

For many of us living in 2019, getting on the property ladder is a lofty or hard-realised dream. For one YouTube star, it's a milestone...

It's a cuppa like no other. Every evening in Islamabad a crowd arrives at Sanaullah's street stall to taste his "tandoori chai" - milk tea...

The scorching UAE summer is reaching its peak, as cooler countries across the world experience unprecedented temperatures. For those feeling the heat, Sony has come...

Filipino driver Roland Quitevis spent 33 years of his life serving eight British ambassadors in the Philippines and now he has been recognised for his...

October 2020 will be here before we know it, and many UAE residents don't yet know what they can actually expect from Expo 2020.We all...

Miss Michigan has lost her crown after a number of "offensive, insensitive and inappropriate" comments on her Twitter feed were brought to light.Pageant winner Kathy...

The World Health Organisation is recommending a ban on added sugars in baby foods for children younger than 36 months, warning that many products are...

Amazon Prime Day, or technically days, are here, turning an ordinary Monday and Tuesday into a global shopping phenomenon.Around the world, Amazon is offering its...

Both the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex have arrived at Wimbledon to watch the women's final, in which America's Serena Williams will...

A few days ago, Kendall Jenner posted a video on her Instagram showing her taking up a nomination from Hailey Bieber to do the bottle...

The salted fish fried rice is a simple dish, but the flavour and smell can take your breath away – quite literally. A Cantonese speciality,...

The march toward auto electrification continues with the news that the first fossil-fuel free Mini will be in the UAE by the end of the...

you either have it or you don’t. And for those of us who don’t, a cockatoo called Snowball is about to make you feel even...

A little past Ibn Battuta Mall, as you drive out of Dubai towards Abu Dhabi, a big blue building has popped up in recent months....

After two decades of working for global NGOs and the US government, Palestinian-­American humanitarian Manal Omar founded Across Red Lines in 2017, a series of...

Weaving, like many traditional handicrafts, is experiencing a bit of a renaissance right now. No longer the domain of grey-haired empty nesters finding creative outlets...

Having given us all an obsession for kangaroo lined slippers, pre-dirtied trainers and artfully mismatched clothes, Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele has now just upped...

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has put his much-photographed 76-foot motor yacht on the market for €2.6 million (Dh10.8 million).Nadal bought the 23.05 metre, Italian-built MCY...

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas weren't the only A-listers that tied the knot in the south of France this weekend.Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline...

Summer is truly here, but there is still plenty happening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Here are nine things we're looking forward to in the UAE...

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Pakistan this autumn, Kensington Palace has announced. The news follows confirmation that the Duke and Duchess of...

In a world where documenting your every move on Instagram is the new norm, three entrepreneurs in Dubai decided to club together to change the...

The runner-up in the Miss World Philippines 2012 competition, April Love Jordan, died this week, aged 31.Media in the Philippines are reporting that she succumbed...

Pity the Nation, that is the title of Robert Fisk’s tome documenting the Lebanese civil war, that raged from 1975 to 1990, killing over 120,000...

Clear bags containing diamonds, rubies, emeralds and mother-of-pearl are spread across a sharp-angled stone table, which also houses fasteners, gold earring prototypes and drawings of...

Clare Waight Keller, artistic director for Givenchy, has been working hard to mould the company in her image since taking over in 2017, creating ferocious...

The brightest young fashion talent in the UAE gathered at City Walk, Place des Lumieres, in Dubai on Thursday evening for Esmod Dubai’s 11th Annual...

The term "gone in a flash" seems to have been coined for the annual sales – Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises – that...

There were further royal wedding celebrations in Dubai over the weekend, as a special reception was held to celebrate the marriages of Sheikh Hamdan bin...

German sportswear company Adidas started life in the small town of Herzogenaurach after the First World War, when Adolf Dassler, also known as Adi, began...

If you were told that drinking a warm, concentrated chocolate drink could help you achieve inner awakening, guide you creatively, release pent-up negative emotions and...

It's safe to say that OJ Simpson, 71, is one of the most infamous celebrities of our time.He was a huge American football star in...

Deira’s myriad markets, which were established in 1850, have been revived as part of a directive from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler...

Unicef Ambassador Priyanka Chopra has been honoured with a Unicef Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award, which she will recieve at the charity's Snowflake Ball in New...

She brings a sparkle to any stage she stands on, but this week, Jennifer Lopez shined bright thanks to the helped of the region's couturiers.The...

From music to fashion, there seem to have been many nostalgic revivals from the nineties in recent years.The Spice Girls are touring, people are wearing...

Cinemas around the UAE are set to stay open for 24 hours a day during Eid Al Fitr.With many malls and outlets set to extend...

Ramadan is vastly different in this age of technology. Shorter working hours combined with more holidays have led people to spend more time on their...

A 360-degree, infinity pool 210 metres above ground is coming to Dubai, and it's almost ready to open.Palm Tower in Dubai is set to have...

As we enter the last week of Ramadan, the urge to give gets deeper. Now is a good time to consider supporting a worthy cause...

Social media crazes come and go: 2014 gave us the no-make-up selfie, while 2016 was all about the mannequin challenge. This year's latest Instagram trend,...

If you’re among the estimated 87 per cent of people who browse, research and increasingly buy their fashion online, the chances are you already know...

Shawarmas have officially gone global. The popular Arabic meat and vegetable sandwiches are the most tagged food from the region on Instagram around the world.To...

Designing a RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden is, it seems, busy work. The Duchess of Cambridge has been out and about showing the garden off...

If you want a break from traditional Middle Eastern ­iftars this week, why not go all out and look to a Mexican cantina? Despite being...

My mornings have gone from hitting the snooze button on my alarm, taking my time to stretch and finally rolling out of bed to make...

Eleven years ago, I lived in a villa in Mirdif that was within shuddering distance from DXB’s flight path. It was so close that, when...

Zahra Lari is setting out to change history, again.The Emirati figure skater has spoken out about her dream to represent the UAE in the Winter...

It can be hard to maintain a normal work-out routine during Ramadan, due to a lack of liquids and interrupted sleeping patterns.However, in order to...

Fans eager for another glimpse of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor can coo over his tiny royal feet, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a...

A happily married father-of-three, with his own dental practice in Abu Dhabi, Tarek Al Khatib can certainly be described as an accomplished man. And yet,...

The internet is a wonderful place. It gives us access to instant news, cheap flights and endless images of slow-motion kittens. Websites let us shop...