Author: Emirates Insight
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Schloss Bensberg in Bergisch Gladbach in West Germany is known worldwide as a luxury hotel. It was formerly a princely hunting lodge but sadly, its owners did not live to see its completion. Today it is one of the world’s leading hotels and event locations. For those checking in, besides enjoying the extraordinary castle panorama nestled in the midst of the tranquillity of Bergisches Land, there’s also excellent Michelin-starred cuisine and the 4 elements spa by Althoff. As for the rooms, they come together wonderfully blending stylish elements with historical flair. For…
Buy property in the UAE smarter, without leaving your sofaHouse hunting doesn’t have to mean 12 viewings and a week off work. If you’re planning to buy property in the UAE, things just got easier. Thanks to Proptech (that’s property technology), the UAE’s real estate scene is getting smarter, and virtual tours are leading the charge.Once just simple video walkthroughs, virtual viewings have now evolved into fully immersive 3D and VR experiences. Developers like Emaar, DAMAC, and Dubai Properties offer digital walk-throughs where you can toggle finishes or check how the sunset hits the living room, all before the first…
THORChain is one of the largest DeFi platforms and a leader in cross-chain token swapping. Despite commanding hundreds of millions in market cap and enabling weekly trading of millions worth of assets, its native token, RUNE, has faced it tough. After a spectacular end to 2024, RUNE USD came under immense selling pressure. Prices not only reversed gains from most of Q4 2024 but also fell below 2024 lows, sinking to September 2023 levels. (Source: TradingView RUNEUSDT) DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 RUNE Crypto Down 93% From All-Time Highs: Will Buyers Make a Comeback? Based on…
The Bombay Club: a contemporary take on India’s heritageWe stepped into The Bombay Club at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab with clear expectations, and left with something more. The space is warm and intimate, with an open kitchen and a tandoori oven that’s part of the art of Indian cooking itself. Led by Chef Manav Tuli, the menu honours Bombay’s culinary roots with dishes that feel familiar but offer a contemporary take on the classics. Great Indian food is rich, spiced, layered, vibrant, fragrant, smoky, and hearty, and The Bombay Club knows how to bring it all together.The spotImage: SuppliedYou’ll find…
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has revealed that it supported 308 high-potential digital startups to establish and grow their businesses in the emirate during the first half of 2025, marking a 39 per cent increase compared to the 221 companies supported in the same period last year. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said: “We are committed to developing an integrated digital business environment that provides the foundations for success for talents and digital companies, and supports their expansion from Dubai…
Hatta is a popular little getaway from the city, and its newest attraction, the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls is a new development that changed the space beyond recognition. And there’s more to come…Seeking a dose of calm away from the bustling city? Hop in a car with loved ones and head to Hatta, to check out the mountainous region’s newest attraction: Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls.It opened last year but was a vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced back in 2021. Over the years, it was gradually taking shape before…
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) quietly amassed more than 3% of all Bitcoin in existence. If this isn’t enough proof of the increase in institutional demand for BTC, corporate heavyweights Strategy and Metaplanet added more BTC ▲0.18% to their treasuries amid sharp price swings. As of 15 August 2025, BlackRock holds over 740,000 BTC through IBIT – 3.72% of Bitcoin’s total supply. This makes BlackRock one of the largest single pools of Bitcoin exposure globally, second only to Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1:1 million BTC. Let’s talk about competitors. Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC are at $24.7 billion and $22.18 billion…
These are the essential tips, tricks and hacks for moving to Dubai that’ll help you hit the ground running now that your wheels have just touched the runwayWelcome to the adventure of moving to Dubai. With sky-piercing towers, endless sunshine, and a lifestyle that fuses luxury with non-stop action, it’s no wonder you’ve made the move. But beyond the glitz and glam, Dubai runs on its own rhythm, and navigating it takes a little know-how. Whether you’re here for work, chasing the sun, or starting a brand new chapter, these tips and hacks will help you settle in quickly, smoothly,…
A stargazing trip where the skies stayed quiet, but the desert adventure more than made up for itThere are nights in the desert when the stars put on a dazzling display, glittering like diamonds scattered across the sky. Our evening with Arabian Wanderers in Al Qua’a desert wasn’t quite like that. The stars were shy, peeking out only occasionally through the hazy clouds. But here’s the twist: the lack of a sparkling sky didn’t take away from the magic of the experience. If anything, it made every other element shine brighter.The journeyThe trip began with a drive that felt like…
Today, the crypto market holds steady with a total cap just shy of $4 trillion, a marginal 0.2% daily rise with BNB, XRP, and ADA leading. Bitcoin maintains dominance at 58% for now, but it is still under 60%, which is good for the altcoin market. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana edge up slightly, signaling that crypto could bounce soon after the current long dip from last week. (BTC.D) DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 XRP Leading Crypto Gainers After Breaching ATH Weeks Ago Bitcoin trades flat at $115K level, holding just a few percents…