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Get creative at one of these paint and grape classes in Dubai

1 day ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Let your creative juices flow…There’s nothing quite as relaxing as putting a brush to the canvas and watching a new masterpiece come to life. Sadly, not all of us are creatively gifted, so we need a helping hand from time to time. Paint and Grape is essentially an art class, just like the ones we had in school but with the bonus of a couple of glasses of wine and bites included.
Take a trip to the skies with this painting workshop in Dubai

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Taking creativity to new heights (literally)…If you love to get creative, you most likely have been to a paint and grape here in Dubai. Well, this new (and hopefully, reoccurring) painting workshop will take your experience to a whole new level – and a sky-high one, at that. Fosc.Art has teamed up with The Dubai Balloon for a really cool collab inviting those who sign up for an evening of creativity paired with breathtaking skyline views from one of Dubai’s soaring attractions.
Light up Burj Khalifa with your art and win Dhs100,000

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Calling all creatives…Love the Burj Khalifa Light Show? You now have a golden opportunity to see your own creation on one of the tallest buildings in the world. Emaar has announced a challenge for artists, designers, and visionaries in the UAE to project their creativity on one of the world’s biggest canvases in front of a worldwide audience. And if you’re selected, you will also walk home with a whopping Dhs100,000.
Sacra, an ultra-luxe bathhouse and spa to open in Dubai

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Can we get our reservations in now, please? For most of us, we tend to neglect wellness, self-care, and feeling good as other priorities take over. However, you may find it hard to ignore the urge to book a spa day when Sacra opens in Dubai at the end of the year. When it does open its doors in the Jumeirah district along Beach Road, wellness seekers will be treated to a sanctuary of wellness and luxury in the heart of Dubai.
A Mamma Mia-themed beach party is coming to Abu Dhabi

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Mamma Mia fever is in the air… It’s hard to believe, but it was all the way back in January when we announced that MAMMA MIA! The Musical is coming to Abu Dhabi. It was a long five month wait, but now we can finally say, ‘it’s just around the corner.’However, if it’s still too far off, we have something for you that will help you pass the time (at least for a day), as a Mamma Mia-themed beach party is coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Your commute in Dubai just got a lot quicker

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Travel time will be drastically cut… No matter where you’re driving from these days, you’re bound to pass by some road construction works. While it may be an inconvenience now, it’s all part of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plan to help create better infrastructure and, in doing so, make driving (and living) in Dubai a lot easier. One of the biggest projects by the RTA is the Al Shindagha Corridor – an infrastructure project that included the building of bridges and tunnels.
So, what happens if Eid Al Adha falls on the weekend?

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

The question on our minds…Public holidays… the words are like music to the ears of UAE residents, and it has been a while since we enjoyed one. So, it’s only natural to look forward to it. The next one up – as we all most likely know by now – is Eid Al Adha 2025. It’s a little too soon to know when it will fall, as it’s all dependent on the moon sighting and the moon sighting committees.
8 huge megaprojects that will change the face of Dubai

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

A glimpse of what Dubai is going to look like in the next 10 years…Though Dubai (and the UAE) is just 53 years old, it has come a long way, transforming from a desert to the glittering city it is today. And it is showing no signs of stopping, constantly announcing new megaprojects that will only further solidify its position in the world.
7 gorgeous places you won't believe are in the UAE

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

And no, we aren’t talking about places like the Burj Khalifa or Museum of the Future…The UAE is a stunning country, no doubt about that. We have the cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but we also have plenty of nature in our Northern Emirates. While a Google image search immediately brings up countless images of Burj Khalifa – one of the world’s tallest buildings, the Palm Jumeirah, the Museum of the Future, and the Abu Dhabi skyline, this isn’t what this article is about.
15 of the best places for bowling in Dubai

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Splits happen – roll with it…In Dubai, you’ll find three distinct bowling alley types: bars with bowling, traditional alleys, and mall bowling, all fun in their own ways. This guide breaks down where to go to clock your first 300. Here are 13 bowling spots in Dubai you need to check out…Triple 7 at the Radisson Blu Canal View in Business Bay is a cool retro gaming bar in Dubai.