Author: Emirates Insight

Abu Dhabi welcomes Ash & Oak, a moody new lounge offering cigars, cocktails, and live jazzAsh & Oak has opened inside the Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, cloaked in cigar smoke, low light, and the sultry pull of jazz. It feels like a secret rendezvous where the night unfolds with the glamour of a spy thriller.At the launch, a singer in a white and silver sequin dress glided through the crowd, her voice echoing across the lounge as she delivered acoustic versions of Dancing Queen, Yellow, and I Will Survive. Moving between tables, she sang close enough to catch the expressions…

The recent Productivity Roundtable in Canberra focused on how to increase productivity and resilience with technology, but one niche sector was overlooked, as it often is: agtech. Yet agriculture is where some of the most urgent innovation is taking place, particularly in adapting to climate change, increasing yields and productivity. Beanstalk’s Drought Venture Studio, backed by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, is supporting innovators working at the intersection of agriculture and climate resilience. The program helps commercialise research and backs early-stage founders building solutions to help prepare farmers for the next dry spell. Here are at the seven ventures…

Once again, 2D crypto investigator ZachXBT shook the crypto Twitter space by revealing that more than 200 influencers had not disclosed their paid promotions. A spreadsheet with how much they charge and links to wallets where they have received the funds makes it even spicier. ZachXBT claims that at max, only five out of those 200 paid promoters disclosed their posts as ads. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.17T24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Who is ZachXBT? Why is Crypto Twitter in Turmoil? ZachXBT started his journey in 2017. He started as a regular crypto trader, and not long…

Public service announcement for the girls: get cheap blow dries in DubaiGirls, we all know the struggle of washing and drying our hair. It makes getting a blow-dry from a salon such a treat, just because someone else does it for you. And nothing beats walking out of the salon with freshly washed and styled hair. But sadly, it often can come at a price, and the price often isn’t cheap. Thankfully, though, this salon in Dubai is here to help, and the prices will blow your mind (and your hair).For the month of September, La Beauté, a beauty salon…

Nicotine pouches, newly legal in the United Arab Emirates, are drawing interest from smokers looking for a “smoke-free” alternative, but experts warn that while the products bypass the lungs and may reduce cancer risks, they remain addictive and carry their own set of health concerns. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) authorised the sale of tobacco-free nicotine pouches from late July, provided they meet Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) certification. The move aligns with the UAE’s wider tobacco harm-reduction strategy, which has previously included strict regulation of e-cigarettes and shisha. Doctors say the legalisation has triggered a noticeable…

Bohemia Presents returns with big names, big beats and beachfront vibesThe legendary Bohemia Presents is back at FIVE Palm Jumeirah this October with another season of world class house music and some of the biggest names in electronic music.The ultimate Dubai beach partyBohemia Beach Club is already known as one of Dubai’s most glamorous party spots. Think luxury loungers, a glass infinity pool overlooking Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai, plus cocktails, shisha, and a famously high energy crowd. It’s more than just a party, it’s a full day to night experience that mixes luxury with music.Last season saw…

Blockchain detective ZachXBT has revealed that more than 200 influencers have been charging thousands of dollars, sometimes as much as $60,000 for a single post, to promote token projects. However, what is more worrying is that fewer than five out of over 160 accepted deals bothered to disclose their promotions as ads, raising serious questions about transparency and potential market manipulation. Inside the Leak A spreadsheet shared by the investigator on X showed a tiered pricing system resembling a media-buying schedule. High-profile accounts charged between $5,000 and $10,000 per post, while micro-influencers in lower tiers accepted just a few hundred…

The Irish community will be proud of this one – the largest Irish bar in the world is in DubaiDubai is home to a large Irish community, which naturally means you’ll find plenty of Irish bars dotted around the city. But come the weekend, you’re most likely to find the Emerald Isle crowd gathering at this particular spot.Of course, we’re talking about McCafferty’s in JVC. This popular pub is located in Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, and over the last few months it received a huge extension, mainly due to the number of people who visit, especially over the weekends.The…

An all-women founding team has as little as a 1-in-5000 chance of being funded in Australia according to the latest analysis of investment data from Blackbird. The VC fund released details on its efforts to close the gender investment gap for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with head of impact, Kate Glazebrook, saying “the last 12 months saw one of our best years ever in terms of investments made into female (co)founded companies”. Blackbird’s “headline goal” of 40% of its investment committee (IC) pitches featuring teams with at least one female (or non-binary) founder remains beyond reach for the third…

CARBONE opens at Atlantis The Royal next month and here’s what to knowThe legendary New York restaurant CARBONE is finally coming to Dubai and it’s very soon, plus you can now make reservations to dine there. The Italian restaurant debuted in the US over a decade ago and has become one of the most celebrated restaurants in America.Reservations are now open for Monday, October 6 and you can now book your table and be one of the first to try it. CARBONE is a quintessential New York City dining experience, inspired by the legendary Italian-American dining rooms from 1950s New…