Author: Emirates Insight
Abu Dhabi’s crown jewel climbs to number eight globally and holds on to its spot as the Middle East’s leading landmark in Tripadvisor’s 2025 global rankingsThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has been named the eighth-best attraction in the world, according to Tripadvisor’s 2025 global rankings. The mosque moved up two spots from last year and remains the top-ranked landmark in the Middle East.The ranking is based on a review of over eight million attractions worldwide. The mosque now ranks in the top one percent globally, highlighting its cultural and architectural significance.Dr. Yousef Al Obaidli, Director General of…
Love all styles of music? You’ll love this symphonic fusion of rock, pop, and electronic hits by MAD MOZART in DubaiMusical preferences are always a personal choice, but if you find that your playlist has a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz and beyond, MAD MOZART is performing in Dubai, and it’s a show you don’t want to miss.The performance will take place at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Wednesday, October 3, and tickets are already on sale.The exhilarating orchestral-theatrical show reinvents the live concert experience. You will be forgiven for thinking you will be enchanted by Mozart’s Sonata…
Upset you didn’t buy that dip last week? With Uncle Trump in charge, making money in crypto isn’t even hard anymore, and now we’re finally seeing the Trump 401K crypto play come into focus. President Donald Trump has moved to expand what Americans can hold in their retirement accounts, signing an order that could bring crypto, private equity, and real estate into 401(k) plans for the first time at scale. About 90 million savers could be affected. “This executive order supports our efforts to improve flexibility and eliminate unfair one-size-fits-all approaches,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said. Even if the allocation…
The August issue of the What’s On Abu Dhabi magazine is here, and it’s free to read nowSummer in the capital is sizzling, but we’ve got your ultimate cool-down companion. The What’s On Abu Dhabi August issue has landed, and it’s packed with everything you need to beat the heat, keep busy, and stay ahead of the city’s hottest happenings. Even better? You can read it online for free.This month, we’re embracing the season with a seriously refreshing line-up. We’ve got your icy bucket list of adventures to keep you chilled, the most exciting ways to spend time with your besties, and all…
“I wanted to put a name. So, I put my wife’s name – it has also worked very well in terms of branding,” Menon says with characteristic simplicity, sitting in his Dubai home. “She is the big boss, even though she does not get involved in the business.” That name – Sobha – would go on to grace palaces, mosques, luxury developments worth billions, and eventually become synonymous with what Harvard Business School now teaches as the world’s most successful example of backward integration in real estate. Today, as the 76-year-old founder officially hands over the chairmanship to his son…
This new version, Chat GPT 5, is due to be the best one yetOne of the worlds most popular AI tools has just got an upgrade and you can now use it for free in the UAE. Chat GPT 5 is said to be the smartest, fastest and most useful model so far according to creators. The new version of the tool has built-in computer thinking so you can benefit from expert-level intelligence.Creators have said that this version is a “significant leap in intelligence” and features state-of-the-art performance across various categories such as writing, health, coding, visual perception, math and…
In the end, Trump finally said something that made the market surge. The rally came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement funds to invest in digital assets — a move that could unlock up to $9 trillion in long-term capital for the crypto market. Could this be the spark for the next bull run? Now might be the time to find the next crypto ready to explode. BlackRock applauds Trump's move to let 401(k)s be invested in crypto, private equity, and real estate. pic.twitter.com/UQXBvIv3vA — More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) August 7, 2025 While Trump’s…
The August issue of the What’s On Dubai magazine is here, and it’s free to read nowSummer in Dubai is sizzling, but we’ve got your ultimate cool-down companion. The What’s On Dubai August issue has landed, and it’s packed with everything you need to beat the heat, keep busy, and stay ahead of the city’s hottest happenings. Even better? You can read it online for free.This month, we’re embracing the season with a seriously refreshing line-up. We’ve got your icy bucket list of adventures to keep you chilled, the most exciting ways to spend time with your besties, and a…
Sponsored: Blue Door is a slice of Turkey right on BluewatersIf you’re craving Turkish food that’s rich in flavour and true to tradition, Blue Door on Bluewaters Dubai is a must-visit. Tucked inside the stylish Delano Hotel, it’s a space that keeps things relaxed but big on flavour. Think hearty dishes, rich flavours, and that homemade-style generosity Turkish cuisine is known for, all wrapped in a vibe that’s about good company. Here’s what you can expect from this latest addition to Dubai’s dining scene.The vibeBlue Door offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where every visit feels like a laid-back dinner with…
SharpLink Gaming has secured $200 million in fresh capital through a direct share sale to four institutional investors. Each share was priced at $19.50. The company plans to use the full amount to expand its Ethereum holdings. If all goes as planned, SharpLink expects its ETH treasury to grow beyond $2 billion. Institutions Double Down on Ethereum This level of investment signals something bigger than just one company making a move. Large players are treating Ethereum less like a speculative token and more like a core balance sheet asset. For SharpLink, this isn’t a one-off play. It’s a treasury strategy…