Author: Mohan Nasre

Here’s the update fans of Atif Aslam in Dubai have been waiting for — and depending on your schedule, it’s either good news or a calendar reshuffling exercise. The much-anticipated Dubai concert has been moved. But it’s still happening, it’s still at one of the city’s best venues, and if anything, a November date gives you even more reason to look forward to it. Here’s everything you need to know. What Happened: Why The Concert Has Been Rescheduled Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam was originally set to perform at Coca-Cola Arena on April 19, 2026, but the concert has now…

If there’s one artist whose concerts feel less like a ticketed event and more like a collective emotional experience, it’s Atif Aslam. The man doesn’t just perform — he creates the kind of atmosphere where a 20,000-seat arena somehow feels intimate, where strangers around you are mouthing every word to songs they’ve known since secondary school, and where the night ends with everyone a little more feeling than they walked in. He’s coming back to Abu Dhabi. And if you’ve seen him before, you already know you need to be there. If you haven’t — this is the one. The…

For residents in Dubai, places of worship are more than just religious spaces. They’re where communities gather, where cultural identity stays anchored, and where people find a sense of grounding in the middle of busy daily lives. Having them temporarily closed hit harder than a lot of people may have openly said. Starting April 11, 2026, that changes. Temples, churches, and gurudwaras across Dubai are reopening — with some conditions attached, but reopening nonetheless. Here’s what’s happening and what you should know before you head out. What’s Reopening and Where Shri Krishna Temple The Shri Krishna Temple in Dubai has…

If you’ve ever tried to buy property in Dubai and simultaneously navigate the residency visa process, you’ll know the experience has historically involved a lot of back and forth. Different government entities, separate applications, documents submitted in one place that need to be verified somewhere else — it works, but it takes time and patience. That’s changing. Dubai has launched a unified digital platform that connects real estate transactions directly with residency services. In practical terms, it means that buying a property and applying for the residency benefits that come with it can now happen through one system rather than…

If you have a young child in Dubai and you’ve been wondering what your options look like when schools and nurseries shift to distance learning, KHDA just gave you a clearer answer. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has introduced new guidelines that allow home-based learning for children aged 0 to 6 during distance learning periods. It’s a meaningful shift in how early childhood education can be delivered in the emirate, and for parents of young children, it’s worth understanding properly. Here’s what the guidelines actually say and what they mean for your family. What KHDA Has Actually Introduced The…