Dubai Parks and Resorts to Reopen on 7 October After Six-Month Closure
Motiongate Dubai, Real Madrid World, Legoland Dubai Resort and The World of Riverland will reopen on 7 October, just before the UAE's October mid-term break. Riverland adds a bowling attraction and Lamborghini racing simulators. Tickets start from Dh295 for Motiongate and Real Madrid World and from Dh25 for Riverland.
Dubai Mallathon 2026 Draws Record 160,000 Participants and 290 Million Steps
More than 160,000 people took part in this summer's Dubai Mallathon, held in malls, DIFC and Dubai International Airport between 15 June and 15 September. Organisers say participants logged over 290 million steps. The event included weekly races, a Women's Day run and a full marathon inside Dubai Mall.
Why Younger UAE Buyers Are Choosing Lighter, Everyday Gold Over Heavy Traditional Pieces
Jewellers in the UAE say millennials and Gen Z still value gold as an investment and family tradition, but they favour lighter, wearable and 18-karat designs. High prices are part of the reason, though retailers say style matters just as much. Heavy pieces remain popular for weddings and milestones.
Global Village Confirms October 14 Return for Season 31 With New "Wonderful World" Theme
Global Village has confirmed that its 31st season will open on October 14 and run until May 2027 under the theme "A More Wonderful World." The announcement comes almost three decades after the multicultural park first opened its gates in 1997.
Nafis Overhaul: What Emirati Private-Sector Workers Need to Know as New Rules Take Effect
A set of significant changes to the UAE's Nafis programme has come into effect this month, gradually reducing salary support for higher earners, suspending support for those paid below the Dh6,000 minimum wage threshold, and introducing a new Dh600 monthly allowance for each eligible child of Emirati private-sector employees.