Author: Emirates Insight
Roasters, a homegrown specialty coffee brand, has sold the world’s most expensive cup of coffee and earned a Guinness World RecordDubai has made coffee lovers everywhere sit up and take notice as the luxurious coffee was priced at Dhs2,500 and unveiled at the Roasters’ flagship store on The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai on Saturday, September 13.Roasters and Dubai’s coffee sceneStarted in Dubai, Roasters has become one of the UAE’s favourite specialty coffee brands, now with 11 branches across the country. Co-founder and CEO Konstantin Harbuz said the Guinness World Record celebrates the team’s effort and shows Dubai is becoming known for…
Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a golden cross on the daily MACD printed while short-term MVRV bottomed near $107,000. This event, which occurred just weeks ago, has only happened three times in the current cycle, and each time marked significant local bottoms. Golden Cross + MVRV Bottom In an update on X, pseudonymous crypto analyst Mr. Wall Street explained that similar signals popped up at $76,000 during tariff fears, around $49,000 during the yen carry trade unwind, and in the $16,000-$18,000 zone after the FTX collapse. The latest occurrence is considered even more powerful, since the MACD cross emerged in negative territory…
Experience world-class flavours, cooking masterclasses and local producers at the Michelin Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi 2025Foodies, clear your calendars. The third edition of the Michelin Guide Food Festival lands in Abu Dhabi from November 21 to 23 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.Twenty restaurants from the Michelin Guide will be on site, including 10 international spots making their Abu Dhabi debut. Chefs will serve limited-edition tasting menus and host six- and eight-hands dinners that bring some of the world’s most celebrated flavours to the capital.Michelin Guide Food Festival 2025The festival also features hands-on chef masterclasses, a marketplace with local producers,…
You can do a fitness class at any hour in this Dubai studio for one day onlyThe popular UAE fitness hub, GymNation is holding a one-of-a-kind event this September and if you’re a fitness fanatic, a night owl, an early bird, or you work strange hours, you might want to check it out. The UAE’s budget-friendly fitness hub is hosting a marathon-style event at its brand-new Motor City branch, and it’s unlike anything the city has seen before. On September 20 to 21, in the new Gymnation Motor City Dubai, you can attend fitness classes at any time you like…
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reiterated today the importance of early preparation and timely submission of Corporate Tax Returns and payment of Corporate Tax Payable, within the specified deadlines for each Tax Period, in order to avoid incurring late payment penalties and non-compliance fines. The FTA underlined that all Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax, as well as Exempt Persons required to register, must submit their Tax Returns (or annual declarations, in the case of Exempt Persons required to register for Corporate Tax) and settle the Corporate Tax Payable to the FTA within a maximum of nine (9) months…
The start of spring appears to be a fruitful time for startup funding, with 19 blossoming Australian and New Zealand startups sharing in new funding deals this week. Keep reading to learn more about Andromeda, Starboard Maritime Intelligence, Freckle, Marloo, X-Hemp, Harvest B, Wable and Techstars’ latest cohort. Andromeda Robotics: $23 million Robotics startup Andromeda leads this week’s funding round-up, with a $23 million Series A round that will be used to support the company’s expansion into the US. The raise is one of the most significant for a woman-led Australian startup this year and reportedly gives Andromeda a valuation…
The crypto market remains steady but cautious ahead of the September 16–17 Federal Reserve meeting. Investors are closely watching for signals on monetary policy, with many asking the same question: what is the best crypto to buy in this environment? Bitcoin BTC ▼-0.37% is trading around $115,700 after briefly dipping under $115,000. On the daily chart, BTC has reclaimed the $112K support and now faces resistance near $120,000. A breakout above this level could open the path back toward $124,000, while failure to hold $112,000 risks a retest of $108,000. bitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.30T24h7d1y Ethereum ETH ▼-2.44% is hovering above $4,600 after a…
Ice, Magic, and Disney adventures await…They say there’s always magic in the air – and no matter your age, you’ll be swept up in it when Disney On Ice: Into The Magic skates into Dubai this September.Get ready to meet some of Disney’s most beloved characters, from fearless Moana and the ever-curious Belle (with Prince Adam in his beastly form), to the vibrant cast of Coco, the sister duo Anna and Elsa from Frozen, and everyone’s favourite mouse couple.You’ll also encounter a few of Disney’s most iconic (s)heroes, including the radiant Rapunzel from Tangled and the timeless Cinderella.You’ll join Belle…
The book features 35 chapters that reflect on significant moments from his leadership journey and intellectual philosophyHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is a man of many words, and the launch of his new book is proof of that.Taking to his official X (previously Twitter) on September 14, 2025, Sheikh Mohammed shared with his 11.1 million followers the news that he will soon complete ’60 years in public service.’Life Has Taught Me will be available for purchase in bookshops starting September 25.Sheikh Mohammed – Life Has Taught Me:Almatani AlhayahHe…
Crypto markets ended last week on a high note with total capitalization topping $4 trillion again, but momentum waned over the weekend. Stock markets in the US reached record highs last week as markets fully priced in a 0.25% rate cut this week. However, the job market continued to signal weakness with a sharp jump in weekly unemployment claims. On Wednesday, the Fed will cut rates for the first time in 2025 and ‘blame’ a weak labor market, said the Kobeissi Letter. Economic Events September 15 to 19 The August retail sales report is due on Tuesday, which is a…