Author: Emirates Insight

If there’s one bingo night in Dubai to try, make this your choiceBongo’s Bingo is returning this month, setting up the mayhem at The Tent at Bla Bla in Dubai. The one-night-only event will take place on Friday, August 29, so you have plenty of time to juggle your plans around (or cancel them) for this cult-favourite bingo rave.If you haven’t attended a Bongo’s Bingo night before, it is so much more than just a bingo night. It’s a fun blend of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, and audience participation. If you need any more proof of just how popular…

Rosewood Dubai is due to open in 2029The choosing of a staycation in Dubai is about to get even trickier as a Rosewood Hotel is coming to the city, along with Rosewood Residences. Located in Peninsula Dubai, one of the city’s most prestigious waterfront districts. Rosewood Dubai will include 195 rooms and eight private garden residence villas, and will span 640,104 square feet. There will also be lots of incredible amenities to choose from such as a private beach and beach club, four dining venues, a dedicated wellness centre and immersive programming across art, music and culinary.There will also be…

A new phase in crypto regulation officially began on August 1, as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission launched what it’s calling a “crypto sprint.” Acting Chair Caroline Pham confirmed that the CFTC is teaming up with the SEC, led by newly appointed Chair Paul Atkins, to fast-track parts of Trump’s crypto roadmap. This move follows a 166-page White House report that outlines a vision for the U.S. to become the “crypto capital of the world.” CFTC Moves Quickly to Modernize The CFTC hasn’t wasted any time. Over the summer, it approved around-the-clock trading and greenlit perpetual futures on regulated platforms.…

These are the must attend events in Dubai this August, don’t miss outEvents in Dubai this August is heating up with a lineup of events that blends fitness, fun, and family. Whether you’re chasing your next personal best at ELEVATE RunClub, dancing the night away at Kingdom Festival, or keeping the little ones engaged at Dubai Public Library’s Summer Camp, there’s something for everyone this month.Kingdom FestivalImage: Visit DubaiGet ready to turn up the heat indoors! Kingdom Festival is bringing serious vibes to Dubai World Trade Centre on August 9, with a massive celebration of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and everything in…

Under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has rolled out three new advisory services designed to elevate governance standards and ensure sustainable growth for family-owned enterprises across Dubai. These newly launched services reflect the Centre’s mission to help family businesses thrive amid economic shifts by enhancing governance frameworks, enabling proactive leadership, and unlocking new opportunities. They reinforce the centre’s pledge to support this vital sector, streamline operations, and develop the capabilities needed for long-term sustainability. “Family businesses remain a vital engine of growth, diversification, and innovation within Dubai’s economy,” said Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President…

Lebanese food lovers – Al Hallab MOE is worth a revisitIf you’ve ever craved mezze mid-shopping, chances are you’ve ended up at Al Hallab MOE. It’s been around for years, and now, it’s had a full makeover. The Lebanese restaurant, known for its classic favourites and family-style vibe, has reopened with a whole new refined look, but kept the same great food that’s made it a Dubai staple. We popped in for a visit.The new lookUp on Level 2 next to VOX Cinemas, Al Hallab’s updated space is bright, calm, and stylish. Traditional Lebanese elements, like the Phoenician Flower, appear…

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Giorgio’s next project? Armani villas in Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah is getting a quiet power move from one of fashion’s biggest names. The world’s first Armani villas are launching on Raha Island through a new partnership between Giorgio Armani, RAK Properties and SIE Group. It’s the first time the Armani name will front private villas anywhere in the world – bringing his signature style into residential real estate, with the coastline as canvas.Armani, off the runwayThe villas are designed by Giorgio Armani and his in-house team, taking elements from his own homes. Clean geometry, warm neutrals, and natural light.…

Kleindienst Group, developer of The Heart of Europe megaproject on Dubai’s World Islands, aims to have all remaining hotels under construction by the end of 2025, founder and chairman Josef Kleindienst told Arabian Business in an exclusive interview. The $5.8 billion tourism and hospitality development spans six man-made islands and will feature 20 hotels with more than 5,000 keys, along with themed resorts, floating villas, climate-controlled streets, underwater experiences and coral regeneration zones. The Heart of Europe is the first major development to gain traction on the World Islands following years of inactivity after the 2008 financial crisis. Fifteen hotels…

Heavyweight fireworks land at Etihad Arena, here’s everything you need to know about UFC 321The Octagon is set to return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, is bringing another blockbuster card to the capital with UFC 321, headlined by a heavyweight title showdown between reigning champ Tom Aspinall and French phenom Ciryl Gane.Mark your calendars, the event takes place on Saturday, October 25 at Etihad Arena, promising an action-packed evening of elite MMA.How to get ticketsTickets are now on sale for UFC 321 and are available via Ticket Master and Etihad Arena but…