Author: Emirates Insight

Three-day passes to the beloved D3 festival start from Dhs350It’s one of the biggest weekends on Dubai’s entertainment calendar, and Sole DXB – the iconic contemporary culture festival – is set to return this December.Running from December 12 to 14, this epic showcase at D3 brings together all things cool and cultural, with international acts, local live music, fashion, film, food, sports and so much more. And if you want to get your hands on tickets for Sole DXB 2025, then head to platinumlist.net as pre-sale tickets are now available.Sole DXB ticket pricesPre-sale General Admission tickets are Dhs350 for a…

In January, culture fans will be able to watch the world’s most Popular musical, Wicked, in Dubai for the first time everTake note, theater fans, there’s no rest for the Wicked in the upcoming season because the smash-hit musical, WICKED, is heading to Dubai in January. After years of waiting, Dubai Opera, in partnership with Broadway Entertainment Group, has made the Wonderful news that the performing arts centre is bringing the world’s most popular musical to the city. The spellbinding musical is set to enchant audiences from Wednesday, January 28, to February 15, 2026. Wicked the MusicalAnd if you’re Defying Gravity with the announcement,…

Ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting later today, the total crypto market cap is up a decent 0.5% to over $4.1T. The Bitcoin price is steady above $116,000, and traders are generally upbeat, expecting BTC USD to explode above $118,000 and towards all-time highs set in mid-August. While confidence is high, the pace at which the Bitcoin price will tick higher largely depends on macro factors. This time around, eyes are on Jerome Powell and the FOMC. Besides the rate cut decision, their comments on the economy and monetary policy in the coming months before the end of the…

The Scottish DJ is back at Ushuaia Dubai againThe Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience is cranking up the volume to close out the year with a lineup of world-class events, and it’s about to welcome its third massive headliner. Global superstar Calvin Harris is officially set to return to Dubai for another unforgettable night on Saturday, November 29, 2025.Fresh from a record-breaking summer in Ibiza, where he made history as the first artist to hold a dual residency at the same venue, Harris is bringing the island’s biggest party to the Middle East. His Tuesdays and Fridays takeover at Ushuaïa Ibiza…

The UAE has approved a new economic cluster policy as it looks to boost GDP by more than $8bn a year and generate over $4bn in foreign trade. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where major new national policies and strategies were approved. Among the most significant was the National Policy for Economic Clusters, a framework to establish interconnected industries and services across the UAE. The initiative is expected to contribute more than AED30bn ($8.2bn) annually to GDP…

Get ready Abu Dhabi, because one of the world’s biggest voices is heading your wayScottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi will take the stage at Saadiyat Nights on Saturday January 17, 2026. The open-air concert series returns for its third edition on Saadiyat Island, promising unforgettable live performances under the stars. Fans can look forward to an evening filled with Capaldi’s chart-topping hits and heartfelt hits in one of the capital’s most stunning settings.Saadiyat Nights returnsAbu Dhabi’s much loved open-air concert series, Saadiyat Nights, is back for its third edition. Taking place on the beautiful Saadiyat Island, the event promises world-class live…

It is September, and it is the month when the crypto market usually flips the script. This September, memecoins are front and center, and Toshi crypto is leading the memecoin space. While the crypto sentiment shifts bullish following the Fed’s rate cut odds, retail money is pouring into Solana memecoin crypto plays like PENGU and Toshi, which just posted a massive 49% daily pump. (source – CME watch) Currently trading around $0.00088 with a market cap north of $366 million, Toshi crypto is crushing rivals like BRETT, while boosting confidence across the Solana memecoin sector. With daily volume on Toshi…

Sponsored: New beats, new vibes – The Heartbeat Season at O Beach starts nowThe wait is over. O Beach Dubai officially returns on Thursday September 19, bringing its signature beachside energy back to Dubai Marina with a new season, new events, and a new theme: The Heartbeat Season – #LiveLoud.If you’ve been counting down, clear your calendar. The opening weekend (September 19–21) kicks things off in collaboration with Shein, setting the tone for a packed season of daytime parties, beachfront vibes, and weekly takeovers that keep the tempo up from Monday to Sunday.The weekly line-upEach day has its own mood,…

Abu Dhabi’s finest restaurants take centre stage as the MICHELIN Guide 2025 selection is revealedThe capital’s culinary scene is about to sparkle again as the MICHELIN Guide celebrates its fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide 2025 Abu Dhabi Ceremony. The annual event recognises the region’s top restaurants and chefs, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the culinary scene. This year, the event takes place on Thursday, 23 October at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, in partnership with Experience Abu Dhabi.The evening will shine a spotlight on the capital’s top chefs and restaurants, honouring their contributions to the region’s ever-evolving gastronomic…

HSBC has officially opened the region’s first wealth centre in the UAE within the flagship Jumeirah branch in Dubai. The wealth centre is purpose-designed for HSBC’s Premier and high-net-worth clients to provide a private and exclusive environment for them to conduct meetings, consult with specialist HSBC Relationship Managers and access bespoke solutions to grow, manage and protect their wealth. The centre also boasts an event space which will be used for various, exclusive functions including educational sessions, seminars and networking events. The investment in the wealth centre and development of tailored services aligns with HSBC’s enhanced focus on Asia &…