Aarti Saundalkar

1 week ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Howling good news…. Book lovers in the UAE, particularly our friends in Sharjah, this is the news for you. If you have a bookshelf packed with books, it’s time to add to the overflow, as the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is coming to Sharjah this April. If you haven’t heard of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, it’s a sale that features a million books starting for prices as low as Dhs2. You can expect plenty of English and Arabic titles, with vast options for children and adults alike.

1 week ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

To the Boone and back!The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is eight months away, but the excitement is already building, not just for the zooming action out on the tracks but also for the Yasalam After Race Concerts. Last week, we broke the news that American singer-songwriter Katy Perry is closing the four-day exhilarating weekend in Abu Dhabi, and now… we have the name of the second artist: Benson Boone. For our Gen Z readers, you’ll surely be familiar with Benson Boone.

1 week ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

The UAE is set to launch an all-new identification system…Your Emirates ID is something you need to carry with you at all times – even for that ‘quick trip to the grocery store’. You never know when someone may ask for it or when you need it for some important work. For those of you who tend to forget it at home, this news will come as a bit of relief. The UAE is set to launch an all-new identification system that will eliminate the need for you to show the handy Emirates ID card.

1 week ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

This is the last week to hear the people sing... Theatre fans, if you’ve been too busy to realise, Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular is currently in Abu Dhabi running at the Etihad Arena. The worldwide popular show raised the curtains for its opening performance on April 10 and its last show takes place on April 20, 2025. Meaning this is your last weekend to go and check it out.

1 week ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

A different way to spend the Easter weekend in Dubai…Want to do something a little different over the Easter weekend in Dubai? For you creative, colourful bunch, here are creative ways to enjoying this joyful season. Take a trip to the skies this Easter weekend with The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis the Palm. There are two exciting events taking place, and art lovers just can’t miss the deal on April 19.