Dubai’s new Laughter Yoga Club launches this October, combining laughter, breathing exercises, playful activities and simple yoga practices
Shane Reynolds
Shane Reynolds is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years of media experience. He began his career in Ireland as Deputy Editor of the Roscommon People, where he led multiple sections and wrote a weekly sports page. After freelancing for national titles, he moved to the UAE and spent seven years teaching English at top international schools. In 2022, Shane returned to journalism, joining Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life. Now Deputy Editor, he brings strong editorial expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of both Irish and UAE audiences to one of Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle publications.
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The Hoxton is coming to Dubai Media City with 230 rooms, buzzy restaurants and the brand’s first wellness club in the world
Palm Jebel Ali’s first retail and lifestyle destination is opening in 2027
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Talabat is testing autonomous delivery robots in Dubai high-rises, with QuikBot technology designed to make deliveries faster and easier for riders
GEMS School of Research & Innovation has launched a Tommy Fleetwood Academy Golf Academy
Wizz Air is returning to Dubai this autumn, bringing back European connections as part of a wider UAE and Middle East network relaunch
The airline has unveiled its next-generation Premium Economy seat
Swap screen time for beach time with Ocean Warriors’ fun lifesaving sessions for kids and adults in Dubai
Emirates Dubai 7s returns this November with six sports, live music, family entertainment and three days of action at The Sevens Stadium
Tony Robbins is bringing his high-energy BREAKTHROUGH experience to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena in April 2027
Dubai has rolled out a unified workforce productivity system across 32 government entities
Check out the results here
Dubai is planning a new 55km Airport Express Line linking DXB and DWC, with five stations and two branch connections
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to the UAE with Al Nassr, who will face Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite
Guess the other cities that made the list
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its tenth edition with four major events, Fitness Villages, Fitness Hubs and thousands of ways to get moving
Paying a year’s rent in one go could soon be a thing of the past
Check out the results here!
Dubai’s new Dubai-it Award is now open for nominations
Al Ain has been named the Arab Tourism Capital 2026, with a year-long programme of events, festivals, exclusive offers and cultural experiences set to celebrate the honour
Brass Monkey is opening a brand-new venue at Motor City Clubhouse this September
Lost Frequencies and Adam Port are bringing two huge open-air dance events to Dubai this October at FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE LUXE JBR
Dubai’s new A Dubai Invite programme rewards residents with more than AED 3,000 in hotel, dining and attraction perks for inviting family and friends to visit
Emirates has unveiled the world’s first U-Dream headrest, giving Economy Class passengers enhanced neck support and a more comfortable way to sleep on long-haul flights
Icons of Porsche returns to Dubai as the region’s biggest atomotive festival celebrates cars, community and Porsche culture
Dubai has been crowned the world’s most beautiful city at night for 2026, topping a global ranking ahead of Tokyo and Rome
Dubai Comedy Festival returns from 9–18 October with 10 days of world-class comedy, featuring Mo Gilligan, Vir Das, Shane Todd and more across eight languages
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi on 25 July 2026 with Fight Night at Etihad Arena
Dubai’s RTA is rolling out traffic improvements at 28 locations this summer, including Emirates Road, Business Bay, Al Quoz and Al Khawaneej
