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Some of the Gen Z and millennials in the UAE are turning away from the ease of streaming their favourite songs to cherishing the tunes via vinyl records. “It’s for the experience,” said Saif Sami, explaining why he collects vinyl records. “It’s nice to have some tangibility to music.” Between him and his brother Samir, the 27-year-old Emirati owns around 60 records, joining a growing number of young people who are going old school when it comes to music. According to the founder of UAE record fair Vinyl Souk DXB, the practice is getting “more and more prominent because vinyl…
Santa’s dusted off his red suit, given his beard a trim, and jumped aboard his sleigh for another year of selfless gift-giving. Thanks to the wonders of the internet and satellite technology, it’s long been possible to track Santa’s real-time location as he makes his way around the world, sliding up and down chimneys, dropping off presents, and consuming copious quantities of milk along with an eye-popping number of cookies. Google’s Santa Tracker is a perennial favorite among those keen to follow Santa’s progress on December 24. At the time of writing, Santa is tootling around Europe, a continent where…
From getting three days off work to decorating trees and merging traditions from across cultures, UAE residents are celebrating Christmas in different ways. In the UAE, a country known for hosting over 200 nationalities, the spirit of Christmas weaves a tapestry of traditions that bring families together in a celebration of love and unity. As the morning of December 25 dawns, we delve into the heartwarming stories of four families, each cherishing their unique Christmas celebrations in the UAE. ‘Safest place for my family’ A Ukrainian expat living in the UAE for over 11 years, Margaryta Damilare embraces the country’s…
Netflix has become the go-to streaming service for holiday films, particularly Christmas movies. The company has made an annual tradition of pumping out original holiday movies each year, the perfect gifts under the Christmas tree for those looking to snuggle up and watch a movie. With the holiday quickly approaching, it’s time to get festive and feast on the best Christmas movies on Netflix. Looking to get your holiday fix on a different streaming service? We’ve also written guides to the best Christmas movies on Amazon Prime and the best Christmas movies on Hulu. Need more holiday viewing suggestions? Then…
Dubai is well-positioned to take advantage of a solid pace of growth in global air travel over the decades to come, a recent research report showed. “The aviation sector has become an increasingly important component of Dubai’s economy over recent decades, bolstered by the development of the emirate’s airports, and by the rapid growth of the national carriers. Indeed, in recent quarters aviation has been the key driver of GDP growth in Dubai,” a report by Emirates NBD Research said. Global air travel has averaged annual passenger growth of 5.4 per cent year-on-year from 1974 to 2019, according to World…
The New England Patriots will take on the Denver Broncos at the Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, today. The game is at 8:15 p.m. ET. With both teams coming off a loss — Broncos lost to the Lions, and Patriots lost to the Chiefs — Sunday’s match is anyone’s game. With these types of contentious matches, the best way to watch is always live. So, it helps to know how to watch the Broncos vs Patriots live stream, or more aptly, where to watch. With NFL games streaming on different platforms, it’s a valid question. We might…
Perched on the 54th floor of Address Sky View Hotel, this vibrant venue offers a terrace with panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline. The restaurant features a contemporary Asian-inspired menu, offering dishes like roasted salmon and baby chicken in three distinct varieties. The culinary presentation matches the spectacular cityscape, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a dining experience with a view. Clap Experience the city’s heartbeat from Clap’s rooftop terrace in DIFC. Delight in thoughtfully crafted Japanese classics like black cod and sushi, ideal for sharing. Explore the Omakase menu, letting the chef curate a selection of dishes for…
The UAE’s exemplary progress across key sectors, including its robust economy, increasingly attractive investment environment, and growing allure as a global safe and attractive haven for residents and visitors, has enabled it to sustain its ranking as the most economically competitive nation in the Arab world. The latest Arab Economic Competitiveness Index released by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) says that the UAE, which has been performing exceptionally well in various international indices for several years in a row, secured the accolade for its top position in the government financial sector index, ranking first in the deficit/surplus to GDP ratio…
PBG Eagles clinched the World Tennis League Season Two title after producing an impressive team performance to beat SG Mavericks Kites 29-26 in Sunday’s final in Abu Dhabi. They were awarded the trophy by Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council during a presentation ceremony that was also attended by Rajesh Banga, Chairman and Founder of WTL, Sunil Matthew CO Founder and Praveen Sharma, Chairman of Meteora Developers. In front of a large crowd at the Etihad Arena, Kites made a perfect start to the match although Stefano Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa had to work for…
Start prepping for the Christmas season by getting in the holiday spirit with a movie. Christmas movies span multiple genres, from romantic comedies and family classics to horror staples and animated flicks. Some of the best Christmas movies can be streamed on popular services like Netflix, Disney+, and Max. One streaming service that has increased its selection of Christmas movies is Peacock. Because of its deal with Hallmark, Peacock is the home to some of the best Christmas movies from the Hallmark Channel. Peacock also carries movies from Universal, so there are several well-known films to pair with Hallmark’s rom-coms.…