Author: Mohan Nasre

If someone told you five years ago that Dubai would become one of the better cities in the region for cycling, you might have raised an eyebrow. A city built for cars, in a climate that fights you for most of the year, didn’t immediately scream “cyclist-friendly.” But here we are in 2026, and Dubai genuinely has over 560 kilometres of dedicated cycling tracks — with plans to push that to nearly 1,000 kilometres by 2030. The infrastructure is real, the routes are varied, and the experience of cycling in Dubai has become something residents actually look forward to rather…

If you’re a cricket fan living in the UAE, mark your calendars now. The dates for ILT20 Season 5 have been officially confirmed, and the tournament is shaping up to be another brilliant month of T20 cricket right here in the region. The action gets underway on November 22 and runs all the way through to December 20, 2026. That’s a solid month of franchise cricket across three cities, and if the previous seasons are anything to go by, it’s going to be well worth showing up for. Where the Matches Will Be Played Season 5 will be spread across…

If you’ve been waiting for a good time to buy gold in Dubai, the next few days might be it. Akshaya Tritiya 2026 has triggered the kind of promotional push from Dubai’s jewellery retailers that the market sees only a couple of times a year. Zero making charges, free gold coins, heavy discounts on diamonds — shops across the city are competing hard for buyers, and the deals being offered right now are genuinely worth paying attention to. Here’s a proper look at what’s available and what to keep in mind before you head out. The Headline Deal — Zero…

If you grew up anywhere in India, Haldiram’s needs no introduction. The orange packaging, the distinct smell of bhujia, the glass counter with mithai you’d point at as a child while an adult made the final call — it’s one of those brands that doesn’t just sell food; it carries memory. And now Dubai has a second one. Haldiram’s has opened its latest outlet at the White Swan Building on Sheikh Zayed Road — one of Dubai’s most prominent commercial addresses — continuing an international expansion that’s been picking up speed. Where Exactly Is It? The new outlet is located…

Dubai has seen its share of community gatherings, but something about the ‘Run As One’ solidarity event at Kite Beach felt different to the people who were there. More than 1,500 residents turned up on a morning that wasn’t just about running — it was about showing up together, in one place, for something bigger than a personal fitness goal. For a city that prides itself on bringing the world’s communities under one sky, it was the kind of morning that reminds you why that matters. What Happened at Kite Beach Dubai The event drew residents from across Dubai —…