ABU DHABI / GULF TIME This Eid Al Adha, escape to one of the UAE’s most extraordinary natural sanctuaries with Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island’s Island Discovery offer, where untouched coastline, open savannah and remarkable wildlife encounters come together on the protected shores of Sir Bani Yas Island. Reached by boat and removed entirely from the pace of everyday life, …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME This Eid Al Adha, discover a side of summer shaped by sweeping desert horizons, stillness and extraordinary beauty at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, where the vast majesty of the Empty Quarter sets the scene for a seasonal escape unlike anywhere else in the region. Here, days begin with sunrise over rolling dunes …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library marked Emirati Writer’s Day with a large-scale cultural celebration held in collaboration with leading cultural and national institutions across the UAE, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Emirati writers and strengthening the country’s literary and creative landscape. The event brought together prominent Emirati writers, intellectuals, researchers, and creatives for a series of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Repton Al Barsha celebrated the graduation of its first-ever A-Level cohort of 27 students, with graduates securing offers and scholarships from leading universities across the UK, Canada and the United States. Held on 23rd May at Raffles The Palm Dubai, the ceremony brought together students, families, staff and distinguished guests including Mrs Chandini Misra, Principal of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME As GCC travellers begin planning their summer escapes, Velaa Private Island invites guests to discover the redesigned Kuredhi Residence, a secluded four-bedroom beachfront retreat reimagined by London-based Winch Design. Set along a pristine stretch of ivory-white sand in the Maldives, the residence blends refined island living with understated sophistication, offering a highly private retreat within convenient …

GULF TIME Eid has a way of making everything feel a little more special, and you deserve to feel that way too. This is the season to treat yourself to the kind of beauty moments that leave you glowing from the inside out. This curated edit rounds up the treatments that do exactly that. Think facials that wake up dull, …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME  The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar signed a strategic partnership today to accelerate Emiratisation in the education sector through a structured talent development roadmap aimed at driving ninefold increase in UAE Nationals representation across key roles in Aldar operated schools. This landmark agreement is the first of its kind between ADEK …

SHARJAH / GULF TIME Committed to providing a global stage for contemporary craftsmanship and handcrafted products, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform. In a bid to further empower artisans and craftswomen and take Emirati craft heritage to global audiences, the platform promises an array of traditionally handcrafted collections and contemporary crafts. By creating …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME  With the Eid Al Adha holiday next week and the weekend to follow, there are six full days to explore Abu Dhabi. Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region offer things travellers can’t find in the city: from a UNESCO World Heritage-listed garden city to island wildlife reserves, desert stretching to the horizon and plenty …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME VOX Cinemas, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has officially launched a new and fully reimagined moviegoing destination at Yas Mall, marking a key milestone in its ongoing transformation to deliver the most innovative and luxurious cinema experience in the heart of the Capital’s world-class entertainment district. VOX Cinemas at Yas Mall now features …