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2 days ago | whatson.ae | Manaal Fatimah

Your guide to making the most of this long weekend in Abu DhabiAnother weekend, another curated list for our lovely capital crowd but this one is special, because we’re enjoying three days off. With summer in full swing, it’s all about cool escapes and adventures – from brunches to comedy bigwigs and film festivals. Here’s what to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Manaal Fatimah

What to watch in UAE cinemas this weekend starting with the F1 movieWe’ve got a big weekend at the movies, with everything from high-octane F1 action to live-action remakes and even a zombie apocalypse thrown in for good measure. Sure, we love a good streaming binge, but nothing beats the big-screen experience, complete with overflowing popcorn tubs, too-big sodas, and those mid-movie dashes to the bathroom. For your film fix, here are all the new movies hitting UAE cinemas this weekend.

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Manaal Fatimah

We love us some NALA for our nights inIf you don’t know about NALA, let us enlighten you. Cafeterias and corner shops are a-plenty in Dubai, serving up quick, fuss-free fare that will satisfy your hunger speedily. Fast and casual – two things everyone loves – they make our lives easier, and while a roadside rodeo is just what we need sometimes, this is Dubai and of course, we have a fancy version of that experience. NALA in Alserkal Avenue is perhaps Dubai’s only boujee canteen.

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Manaal Fatimah

This is what quantum technology used by the RTA could mean for usThe bid for easier mobility in Dubai continues, and the latest development announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in this space is the potential exploration of quantum technology in the use of traffic planning. The RTA has revealed that it is actively looking at using quantum solutions to combat the perennial challenges of Dubai roads -traffic prediction, autonomous vehicle guidance and public transport optimisation.

6 days ago | whatson.ae | Manaal Fatimah

Apollo brings a slice of inventive comfort dining to The PalmSay hello to Apollo – the latest in the recent stint of foodie openings in Dubai. Nestled by the waters of Palm Jumeirah in Palm Views West, this is a modern, all-day bistro serving up contemporary, inventive flare and that kind of cool, casual vibe that’s all the rage in Dubai right now. Casual dining is an entire niche of it’s own, an incoming renaissance of sorts after the tidal wave that was the ‘luxury’ restaurant.