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People Making a Difference in the UAE: December 2026
Ten people and groups doing real good in the UAE, from Clean UAE volunteers to Dh3 meals, dog rescue and…
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Dubai Cares: Volunteering for Education
Dubai Cares has reached more than 116 million beneficiaries in 60 countries since 2007, with a record 9,700 volunteers in…
UAE
Emirates Nature-WWF: 25 Years of Citizen Science
Emirates Nature-WWF has turned more than 5,000 UAE residents into citizen scientists since it was founded in 2001.
UAE
Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project: Back to the Sea
Since 2004 the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has treated sick and injured sea turtles and returned more than 2,000 of…
UAE
K9 Friends: Rehoming Dubai's Dogs Since 1989
K9 Friends has rescued and rehomed stray and abandoned dogs in Dubai since 1989, with more than 7,000 dogs rehomed…
UAE
Rana Hajirasouli: Giving Surplus a Second Life
Rana Hajirasouli's The Surpluss helps companies pass on unused stock and materials instead of sending them to landfill.
UAE
Habiba Al Mar'ashi: Three Decades of Clean UAE
How Habiba Al Mar'ashi and Emirates Environmental Group turned a 1991 flower-shop idea into Clean UAE, which runs from 5…
UAE
Tatiana Antonelli Abella: Ghaf Trees and Refill Fountains
Tatiana Antonelli Abella founded Goumbook in 2009 and is behind Give a Ghaf tree planting and the Dubai Can refill…
UAE
Ayesha Khan: Full Meals for Dh3 or Less
Ayesha Khan's Food ATM sells full meals to workers for 50 fils to Dh3, and gives them free to anyone…
UAE
Majed Abdullah Bin Saad: Making Volunteering Fun
Young Emirati volunteer Majed Abdullah Bin Saad founded ATHR, which links volunteers, companies and government on projects in all seven…
UAE
Thrift for Good: Preloved Fashion That Funds Children's Projects
Founded by Jennifer Sault in 2020, Thrift for Good resells donated clothes and books in Dubai and gives 100% of…
Travel
UAE weather by month: temperatures, sea and what to pack
A month-by-month look at Dubai weather, with average temperatures, sea and rain, the best months for beach, desert and hiking,…
Travel Tips
UAE Etiquette and Dress Code: What Visitors Should Know (2026)
Dress modestly in public, keep swimwear for the beach and ask before taking photos of people. Here are the UAE…
Travel Tips
Ramadan in the UAE: A Guide for Visitors and Residents (2027 Dates)
Ramadan 2027 in the UAE is expected to begin around 8 February, subject to moon sighting. Here is what changes…
Abu Dhabi
Fun Facts About the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
A quick, data-backed look at the UAE's most surprising facts: record-breaking buildings, a Mars mission, falcons with passports and a…
Abu Dhabi
Population of the Emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE's population reached 10,678,556 in 2023. See how residents are spread across the seven emirates, plus growth trends and…
Business
The Rise of ESG in the UAE How Businesses Are Aligning with Sustainability Goals
An overview of how businesses in the UAE are adopting ESG standards, from clean energy and social responsibility to stronger…
Business
How the UAE Is Positioning Itself as a Global AI and Tech Hub
The UAE is moving from oil wealth to a knowledge economy built on AI. This guide covers its national strategy,…
Dubai
Top Chocolate Shops in Dubai: Luxury, Artisanal & Unique Flavors
Seven of Dubai's best chocolate shops, from Mirzam's bean-to-bar factory in Alserkal Avenue to luxury brands in The Dubai Mall,…
Activities
Best karting spots across the Emirates
A guide to eight karting tracks across the UAE, with track length, minimum age, contact details and what makes each…
Activities
Top 10 Sports Complexes in the UAE: Your Ultimate Guide to World-Class Fitness and Recreation
A guide to ten leading sports complexes in the UAE, mostly in Dubai, with what each one offers plus its…
Abu Dhabi
Top Universities to Study at in the UAE: A Student’s Guide
A guide to seven leading universities in the UAE, with tuition fees, acceptance rates, programs, admissions timing and student life,…
Business
Transforming Digital Marketing in the UAE: Riman Agency's AI Platform Leading the Revolution
Why AI matters for marketing in the UAE, and how Riman Agency's AI platform uses data insights, predictive models and…
Outdoors
Best bicycle shops in Dubai [Updated 2023]
Our picks for the best bicycle shops in Dubai, from Ride Bike Shop in Satwa to Wolfi's, Trek and Probike,…
UAE
Best Oil and Gas Companies in UAE
Meet 10 of the best oil and gas companies in the UAE, including ADNOC, McDermott, Borouge and Dubai Petroleum Establishment,…
UAE
Best Electromechanical Companies in UAE
A shortlist of nine top electromechanical companies in the UAE, with the MEP, air-conditioning and control system services each provides…
UAE
Best Retail Companies in UAE
A look at eight of the biggest retail companies in the UAE, from luxury groups like Chalhoub and Al Tayer…
UAE
Best Logistics Companies in UAE
A shortlist of eight logistics companies in the UAE, from Aramex and Agility to Dubai-based ProConnect and TRL Limited, with…
UAE
Best Construction Companies in UAE
A look at seven top construction companies in the UAE and the five factors to weigh before hiring one for…
UAE
How to Make Manakish - UAE Food Recipes
A simple manakish recipe: a soft yeasted flatbread topped with za'atar, olive oil and halloumi, baked until golden and served…
Work
How to Choose the Best Marketing Agency for Your Business in the UAE
Practical tips for choosing a marketing agency in the UAE, from response time and portfolio to performance tracking, reporting and…
Work
Top 10 SEO Agencies in the UAE
A rundown of ten SEO and digital marketing agencies in the UAE, with what each one does and how long…
Work
Biggest Companies in the UAE
A look at seven of the UAE's largest companies, including Etisalat, ADNOC, DP World, Emaar and two major banks, with…
Work
Top 10 Tech Companies in the UAE [Updated]
A rundown of ten tech companies in the UAE, mostly Dubai-based digital and app development agencies, with what each one…
Work
10 best-paying jobs in the UAE
A list of the ten best-paying jobs in the UAE, with average salaries in AED and what employers look for,…
Work
Best finance startups in the UAE
A short guide to five finance and fintech startups in the UAE, including Ziina, Tabby and Mamo Pay, and the…
Work
Top 10 largest employers in the UAE [Updated 2023]
A look at 10 of the biggest employers in the UAE, including Chalhoub Group, Alshaya and Al Tayer Group, with…
Work
Top 10 in-demand tech jobs in UAE [Updated 2023]
Ten tech roles in high demand in the UAE, from cloud and DevOps to data science and cyber security, with…
Outdoors
The Best Walking Trails in UAE
A guide to the best walking trails in the UAE, from easy family routes at Al Rabi and Wadi Lasal…
Travel
Best time to visit UAE
The best time to visit the UAE is winter and spring. From October to early May the weather is pleasant,…
Activities
Best Offroad Spots in UAE
Five off-road spots in the UAE, from mountain roads around Masafi and the Oman enclave of Madha to the giant…
Activities
Best outdoor activities in UAE [Updated]
A guide to outdoor activities across the UAE, from desert camping and beach days to cycling, mangrove kayaking, whitewater rafting…
Activities
Best Indoor Activities to do in the UAE
Nine indoor activities in the UAE for hot days, from Dubai Aquarium and KidZania to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World…
Outdoors
Best spots for hiking in UAE
A guide to six of the best hiking spots in the UAE, from family-friendly Hatta and Wadi Abadilah to the…
Activities
Best Theme Parks to Visit in UAE
The UAE is home to some of the world's best theme parks. Here are six worth your time, from Aquaventure's…
Activities
Top 10 Resorts in UAE
A roundup of 10 resorts across the UAE, covering beachfront hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, island villas, a desert…
Activities
Best spas to visit in UAE
Six of the best spas in the UAE for a day of rest, from Talise Spa at Jumeirah Al Qasr…
Activities
Best water parks to visit in UAE
A guide to five of the best water parks in the UAE, from thrill rides at Aquaventure and Yas Waterworld…
UAE
Top 5 Road Trips to do in UAE
Five of the best road trips in the UAE, from the mountain roads of Jebel Jais and Jebel Hafeet to…
UAE
Best family activities to do in UAE
Five family-friendly things to do in the UAE, from the shark tunnel at Dubai Aquarium and Kidzania's kid-sized city to…
UAE
Best sports to enjoy the UAE's Desert Landscapes
The UAE's deserts are full of adventure. Here are five desert sports to try, from 4x4 safaris with overnight camping…
UAE
Best and biggest malls to visit in UAE
A look at five of the biggest and best malls in the UAE, from Dubai Mall's 1200+ stores to the…
Activities
Top 10 Museums to visit in UAE
A short guide to ten UAE museums in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, covering history, Islamic art, pearls,…
UAE
Top 5 Universities in UAE
A look at five leading universities in the UAE, why studying here can cost less than the U.S., U.K. or…
Outdoors
Top 10 Hiking Spots in and Around UAE
Ten hiking spots in and around the UAE, from family-friendly wadi trails to challenging mountain routes, with notes on distance…
Travel
Top 10 Landmarks to visit in UAE [Updated]
Our pick of ten landmarks to visit in the UAE across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from Burj Khalifa and Palm…
UAE
Top 10 beaches to visit in UAE
With 1,000 km of coastline, the UAE has beaches for every mood. Here are ten to visit across Abu Dhabi,…
Outdoors
Top 10 Parks and Natural Attractions to visit in UAE
Beyond the desert, the UAE has green parks, wetlands, mangroves and mountain wadis. Here are ten parks and natural attractions…
Activities
10 Best Spots for Camping in UAE
Ten camping spots across the UAE, covering desert dunes, mountain trails, quiet islands and Fujairah beaches where you can pitch…
UAE
Things to do in UAE for couples
Planning a romantic trip to the UAE? Here are ten couple-friendly ideas, from Saadiyat Island beaches and hot air balloon…
Travel
How to Pack for a Trip to UAE
A practical packing guide for the UAE, covering essential documents, modest summer clothing, layers for cooler winter nights and the…
Ras Al Khaimah
Reasons to Visit Ras Al Khaimah
Five reasons to add Ras Al Khaimah to your UAE trip, from its museum and abandoned village to beach resorts,…
Travel
10 Reasons to Visit UAE
Ten reasons the UAE makes a great holiday destination, from desert safaris and Palm Jumeirah to Saadiyat Island's museums and…
Abu Dhabi
7 Reasons to Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Seven reasons to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, from its record carpet and crystal chandeliers to…
Dubai
The 15 Best Places for Football in Dubai
A guide to 15 football venues in Dubai, from FC Jumeirah to United Pro Sports, with pitch types, booking prices,…
UAE
Most important U.A.E. holidays to keep in mind
Seven public holidays observed in the UAE, why moon sighting moves the Islamic dates each year, and why knowing them…
Work
10 Reasons to Work in UAE
Ten reasons the UAE attracts job seekers, from tax-free salaries and strong safety to a multicultural workforce, good healthcare and…
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