Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 25 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla – Abu Dhabi magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.
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Sharjah unveils new identity: embracing heritage, culture and future vision

New ID to highlight and developed Sharjah’s strengths and attractiveness

Win a pair of tickets to catch OneRepublic at Bla Bla Dubai on 25 January

Tickets for OneRepublic’s Bla Bla Dubai performance are already on sale

Al Shindagha Days festival in Dubai showcases Emirati maritime heritage

Expect heritage performances and interactive workshops that explore the relationship of Dubai residents with the sea

New Sharjah art exhibition highlights the bonds between humans and the environment

Showcasing the works of four international artists from Italy, Britain, Ghana

This famed luxury Italian furniture store is offering a free interior design service in the UAE

In celebration of launching its first two stores in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Win tickets to Sugababes, Busted, Vengaboys, Snap! In Dubai

Your chance to head to Bla Bla with free tickets to Sugababes, Busted, Vengaboys

Great news for vegans as Planet Terra opens second Dubai location

The second venue is located at Ibis World Trade Centre

Daydreaming and thinking of The St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Hayal’s new menu celebrates the art of daydreaming

This Dubai breakfast spot has a new menu and views to die for

Freshly brewed coffee, tea or fresh juices are on the house

REVIEW: The adults-only W Dubai Mina Seyahi effortlessly cuts through the staycay noise

The adults-only W Dubai Mina Seyahi speaks of the Orient, through ancient Arabic local storytelling and the romance of travelling

Tamoka’s new menu is going to leave you hot and cold… in a good way!

Where the flavours freshness and zestiness of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine meld

Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 lineup announced

The DEF 2023 will be open exclusively for schools through website registration from 21-22 June

Stay over on one of the world’s most famous ships, the QE2

There’s even a chance to stay in the Captain’s Room

There’s an eco-friendly art exhibition coming to Dubai

The artist champions sustainability by using recycled materials

Armani Hotel Dubai rolls out its summer dining deals

Back by popular demand with a choice of three wallet-friendly four-course menus

Students from this Dubai school are heading to the Junk Kouture world finals

The students designed and created a sustainable dress from used sweet wrappers and plastic food packaging waste

Craving Italian cuisine in Dubai? This Sunday lunch is for you

Includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling grape too

All aboard the QE2 for a June packed with royal staycays, afternoon teas and more

Catch all the action at The Golden Lion, Dubai’s oldest pub

Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty is heading to Dubai

Danced by the Moscow Ballet “La Classique”

The Addams Family musical comedy is heading to Dubai

Showtimes are 1,2,3 June 2023 at The Theatre, Sunmarke School, JVT

The adorable Peppa Pig returns to the UAE

Early bird tickets go on sale today( 29 May 2023)

You’ll love this gorgeous desert daycation in Dubai

Book Orion Lodge and the total value can be redeemed on food and drinks

DUBAI DAYS: Grab the kids and head to these fam-jams like no other

There are so many fun things to enjoy here

Love beaches? Then you’ll love the news that Dubai is getting even more

The length of public beaches in Dubai will expand by 400 per cent by 2040

Looking for the ultimate vacay? Uzbekistan has it all

The majority Muslim populous make Uzbekistan compatible for UAE travellers and it’s just around three-hours flight