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2 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Stay cool…We hate stating the obvious, but it’s starting to reach oven temperatures in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to not be a roasted chicken, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai. Here are 63 great indoor activities in Dubai to avoid the sun Get snap-happy at Dubai’s largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when you pose for a picture with them, create a cool optical illusion.
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2 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Save those dirhams… It’s a new yearm and if one of your New Year’s resolution is to save a little extra in 2025, this list of free things to do in Dubai will surely help. From checking out Old Dubai to going for a drive to the desert, here are some of the best things you can do in Dubai for free. Here are 30 things you can do in Dubai for freeOne of the best free things to do in Dubai is head to Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
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3 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Mamma Mia! Here we go again…Whether you grew up belting out Dancing Queen or discovered ABBA’s top tunes through TikTok, there’s no denying it: their music is absolute magic. And for you fans here in the UAE, it’s time to sing, dance, and celebrate as the iconic musical, Mamma Mia! is coming to Abu Dhabi. It is set to dazzle audiences from June 11 to 22 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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3 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Get a taste of the royal lifestyle…It’s no secret that there are a number of gorgeous palaces in the UAE. Home to the royals and their families, most of them are hidden behind tall gates, walls and trees leaving passersby wondering what actually awaits inside.
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3 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
From a train connecting the seven emirates, luxury residences, tall towers and more…Think the UAE is impressive now? In a few years, several megaprojects across the UAE will be complete, and they are sure to drop your jaw. From trains connecting the seven emirates to the tallest tower in Dubai, new museums, island projects and more…Here are the stunning megaprojects coming to the UAE we are most excited about.
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5 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Updated schedules for the public buses can be found on the S’hail app. However, RTA pointed out that Bus Route E100 will not operate from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station from June 4 to 8, 2025. For all marine transport, visit this link here. All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The Smart Customer Happiness Centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA Head Office will operate as usual.
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5 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Adventure is calling…This May, we announced a Disney theme park and resort is going to open in Abu Dhabi, and while the opening is (possibly) years away, we have other Disney magic heading to town to keep us entertained. This September, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are heading to Dubai with all of their friends for a performance at Coca-Cola Arena.
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5 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Things to do in Dubai: sorted…Looking for some things to do in Dubai this week? There’s plenty, from a taco deal to a delicious business lunch, an art exhibition and more…Here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this weekMonday, June 2The Ninth Cut at Novotel Hotel, Al Barsha has introduced a new Monday offer for meat lovers: Meat and Malt Mondays. It includes a perfectly grilled 1.2kg Australian Black Angus MB 3 Tomahawk with mac and cheese, potato bravas, green salad and fries.
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5 days ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Here’s what we know…Great news, folks! The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) – aka the 30×30 challenge, returns to Dubai this November 2025. The DFC is highly popular with UAE residents and is now in its ninth edition. It returns for 30 days from Saturday, November 1 to 30, 2025. *The best new Pilates studios in Dubai*Haven’t heard of the Dubai Fitness Challenge? It’s an annual event launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
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1 week ago | 
whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar
Mark your calenders… We just got confirmation about the Eid Al Adha 2025 holidays this June, but if you’re a planner and planning ahead, we have another public holiday in the same month – Islamic New Year. Islamic New Year is also referred to as Hijri New Year. It marks the start of the Islamic lunar year (the first day of Muharram), which is based on the sighting of the new moon. Islamic New Year in 2025 is set to fall on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
