The First World Hotel in Malaysia, considered one of the biggest in the world, has a violent supernatural reputation. Jordan Ling / Unsplash
The six scariest hotel stays around the world

Second World War internment camp and abandoned hospital among properties that have a ghostly past

October 22, 2024
Tickets to Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza go on sale this week. AP
Things to do this week: Desert pop-up and Burj Khalifa NYE sale

Calvin Harris is performing in Dubai, while tickets for Burj Khalifa fireworks go on sale

October 21, 2024
Dragonfly serves Japanese cuisine with wider Asian influences and plenty of fun twists. Photo: Dragonfly
Dragonfly: Four dishes to try at Reif Othman's Japanese restaurant

The first venue to open at The Lana Promenade in Business Bay offers a masterful menu

October 20, 2024
Visitors during the opening ceremony of Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Global Village guide: Timings, tickets and more

From family-only days to shopping options galore, here's what to see and do at Dubai's popular seasonal park

October 17, 2024
At Dh370 per child and Dh580 per adult, the ticketed event at Burj Park offers a relatively cheap way to enjoy this year's fireworks gala. Photo: Emaar
Prices for Burj Khalifa NYE fireworks range from Dh580 to Dh10,000

From a ticketed event at Burj Park to lavish hotel buffets, here are some venues to catch the show

October 17, 2024
Sushisamba is hosting a murder-themed Halloween party. Photo: Sushisamba
Dark side of the Zodiac and Inca mysticism: Creative Halloween parties

Plus, revellers can attend a Scary Carnival or book seats for the Vampire Circus

October 15, 2024
Competitors in the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge must complete a 94.1km course. Photo: Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
Bulk up your fitness calendar with Dubai Ride and Snow Fun Run

From the popular Dubai Fitness Challenge and the challenging TriYAS to a host of family-friendly events, here's a guide to the coming challenges

October 15, 2024
Lord Vampyre is taking over Legoland Dubai. Photo: Legoland Dubai
Halloween 2024: Family-friendly events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Take the kids for movie screenings, costume competitions and meet-and-greets with spooky characters all month long

October 14, 2024
Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba
Things to do in the UAE this week, from food pop-ups to jazz lounge

Plus, Abu Dhabi chefs are collaborating while Romeo and Juliet is on at Dubai Opera

October 14, 2024
Filipina cook Abi Marquez has been dubbed the lumpia queen on TikTok. Photo: Abi Marquez
The Filipina food content queen starting new chapter of her career

TikTok cooking star on future plans, fears and the responsibility of influence

October 12, 2024
Jeff Leatham is based in Los Angeles. Photo: Four Seasons Dubai
Star florist Jeff Leatham on his blooming marvellous Dubai creation

New sculpture in lobby of Four Seasons Resort is 'probably' American's largest installation in a hotel

October 11, 2024
Zayed Sports City houses the stadium that will host a record-breaking four-night run by Coldplay early next year. Photo: OVG Middle East
Bigger names and better food: How the UAE event scene is set to grow

Hospitality will play a bigger part in the hosting of live events, say bosses of partner companies with big plans

October 07, 2024
Hakkasan Dubai is running a special set menu to mark Golden Week. Photo: Hakkasan Dubai
Things to do in the UAE this week, from Navratri to Golden Week

Plus, to mark World Mental Health Day, a male-only event is set to run

October 07, 2024
Bafta-award winner Farah Nabulsi's feature film, The Teacher, will be shown at the festival. Photo: SIFF
Five films to watch at Sharjah International Film Festival

Aside from screenings, the there will also be discussions on filmmaking

October 06, 2024
Elyanna performed the song We Pray along with British band Coldplay on Saturday. Photo: Saturday Night Live / NBC
Elyanna joins Coldplay on Saturday Night Live ahead of Abu Dhabi shows

The Palestinian-Chilean artist performed We Pray with the British band to celebrate the release of their newest album

October 06, 2024