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Dubai's acclaimed 21grams Balkan bistro is participating in Spinneys' 'The Chef's Counter' initiative, offering its popular chocolate hazelnut baklava in selected stores from April 29 to May 5. This collaboration provides independent food founders like 21grams a retail platform to reach new audiences and expand their reach beyond their restaurants. Read more →

Bumblebee Food and The Broth Lab have partnered to create the world's first bone broth cookies for children. These cookies, made with slow-simmered bone broth from grass-fed cows, are designed to support children's health and are produced locally in the UAE with no artificial preservatives or refined sugars. Read more →

A hypothetical 'Miranda portfolio' of heritage luxury stocks, modelled on The Devil Wears Prada's editor, returned 629% from 2006-2026, outperforming the S&P 500. The basket, comprising brands like Hermès and Ralph Lauren, highlights the long-term outperformance of heritage, scarcity, and brand power over novelty. Read more →

Eagle Hills has unveiled Al Ain Oasis Hub, a new lifestyle and hospitality destination within the historic oasis. Designed to honour Al Ain's heritage, it features dining, cultural experiences, lush landscapes with water features and native trees, an observatory, and a canopy walkway, aiming to boost tourism and community connection. Read more →

Yas Plaza Hotels is offering an 'Ultimate Yas Staycation' package for families during the Eid break. Starting from AED 800 per night, it includes theme park tickets, meals, and museum access, valid until June 30. Read more →

Abu Dhabi's residential property market saw its second-strongest quarter in Q1 2026, with transaction volumes near record highs. Despite geopolitical tensions and seasonal factors impacting March, off-plan sales and apartment transactions dominated activity. Average sales rates increased across the market, demonstrating resilience. Read more →

Dubai has launched the 'Dubai Sign Language Pledge for Deafness and Hearing Impairment', recognising Emirati Sign Language as an independent language. This initiative, aligned with 'Dubai Social Agenda 33', commits government entities to inclusive communication across services like healthcare, education, and employment, ensuring better accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Read more →

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