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Sikka no longer happens in Al Fahidi, and that catches out a lot of visitors who plan a trip around the wrong neighbourhood. The 14th edition of the Sikka Art & Design Festival ran from 23 January to 1 February 2026, but Dubai Culture moved the event to Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood back in 2024. … Read more
Autumn fills the Dubai calendar with weddings, office galas and back to school mornings, and many residents start searching for blow-dry bars to keep hair camera ready between full salon visits. The real question is not whether to book one, but which bar matches your budget, your neighbourhood and how often you plan to return … Read more
Autumn brings cooler water and heavier catches to Dubai's seafood market, but it does not automatically bring lower prices. The Waterfront Market on the Deira Corniche still runs its live auction every morning, and the going rate for hammour or kingfish depends on who got to the boats first, not on the month printed on … Read more
Your skincare regimen deserves a real refresh right now, because late September in Dubai marks the moment the heavy, sticky air of summer finally starts to release its grip, and your skin and hair can feel every bit of that shift. What actually changes in late September Dubai’s climate follows 2 dominant seasons: a long, … Read more
After-school programmes in Dubai are one of the city’s best-kept family secrets, and once you discover what is available, the only challenge is choosing where to begin. Why after-school time matters more than you think The hours between 3pm and dinner are golden. Parents in Dubai are no longer treating after-school hours as simply extra … Read more
Dubai skincare feels different the moment October arrives. The sticky, relentless humidity of summer begins to ease, and that shift is a clear sign your skin needs a new kind of care. What the season actually does to your skin Dubai’s climate is best understood as 2 dominant seasons: a long, intense summer running roughly … Read more
Outdoor activities in Dubai feel different this month. The city exhales a little, schools are back, the crowds are thinner, and for the first time since May, stepping outside before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. feels like a choice rather than a risk. September is not perfect, but it is a beginning, and for … Read more
Plastic use is changing across Dubai, and the most meaningful shift starts quietly, inside your own home, one simple swap at a time. Why plastic use matters more now in Dubai Dubai has been phasing out single-use plastic in a serious, structured way. The first phase came into effect on 1 January 2024 with the … Read more
Terrace dining in Dubai carries a particular kind of feeling, one that only the people who live here truly understand, because you have waited months for this air. The return everyone waits for There is a shift that happens in Dubai each year. The heat that kept you indoors slowly gives way. The evenings become … Read more
Fitness reset energy is real in Dubai, and autumn is the season that makes everything feel possible again. Why autumn is the right time to start Every year, the city holds its breath through summer. Dubai starts October with average daytime highs around 42°C, dropping to around 32°C by the end of the month. It … Read more