Author: Emirates Insight
Sponsored: A brand-new Italian restaurant is coming to Dubai, and it is unlike anything else in the cityAt the end of September, MamaBella will open its doors at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel in Downtown Dubai. The restaurant is a celebration of Italy’s grandmothers, their age-old recipes, and the stories that have been passed down through generations.What is MamaBellaMamaBella has been designed to feel like a rustic southern Italian village, set right in the middle of Dubai’s glass towers. The concept is all about simplicity, warmth and home-style cooking. The idea comes from Gastronaut Hospitality, the team behind BohoX, Trove, and…
Speculation around the XRP price and XRP spot ETF spiked after REX Shares said on Sept. 15 that the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (ticker: XRPR) will begin trading this week. If confirmed, it would mark the first US fund offering direct exposure to XRP ▼-0.88%, the market’s third-largest crypto by capitalization. This is it for XRP: The SEC Case is nearly settled, Donald Trump is president, XRP is in the strategic crypto reserve. If this doesn’t pump XRP price sky high, what will? People said once the lawsuit was finished, XRP would teleport to $10+ instantly, and nothing happened. So what…
GCC food consumption is forecast to grow by 4.6 million metric tonnes (MT) to 55.5 million MT by 2029, according to the latest GCC Food Industry Report from UAE-based investment banking advisory firm Alpen Capital. The report highlights that while rising populations will continue to drive overall demand, changing consumer preferences, greater nutritional awareness, and healthier eating habits will increasingly shape what people eat. This shift is expected to create opportunities and challenges for food operators across the region. GCC food consumption Sameena Ahmad, Managing Director of Alpen Capital, said: “Food consumption in the GCC is projected to grow on…
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…