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LEGOLAND Hotel Dubai is offering a 50% discount on stays, providing a 'complete family escape' with accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The package includes themed rooms, meals, activities, and access to Madame Tussauds Dubai, ensuring non-stop entertainment for families during the theme parks' temporary closure. This offer is valid until April 15, 2026. Read more →

Dubai's off-plan property market shows resilience with steady activity. While new investors adopt a cautious approach, experienced ones seek long-term gains. Price growth has moderated, creating accessible entry points. Construction continues as planned, reinforcing confidence in the sector's outlook. Read more →

Binance has revamped its VIP Programme, lowering entry thresholds for BNB holdings and futures trading volumes. A new Holder Programme now accommodates users up to VIP 9, and a VIP Rising Star designation recognises promising users before they qualify. These changes aim to better acknowledge diverse high-value users and support their growth on the platform. Read more →

Audi's Formula 1 project sees Mattia Binotto assume the role of Team Principal alongside his Head of Project duties. Jonathan Wheatley departs for personal reasons. Binotto now oversees all team operations, reinforcing Audi's commitment to challenging for world championships by 2030. Read more →

BEYOND Developments reports steady progress on its Dubai Maritime City masterplan, meeting structural milestones on schedule. The developer attributes this success to the UAE's robust and transparent real estate framework, highlighting investor protections and regulatory oversight as key factors enabling consistent development and growth within the nation's market. Read more →

The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) has rescheduled its 2026 event to September 11-13 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organisers cited flexibility for attendees and a better experience as reasons for the change. Existing tickets remain valid. Read more →

Cinemacity has unveiled its sixth UAE venue, Cinemacity Starlight, at Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall. This new entertainment lounge aims to be more than just a cinema, offering film, theatre, dining, music, and social experiences. It features nine screens, a 500-seat Starlight Theatre, a members' club, and diverse cultural programming, fostering a space for connection and engagement. Read more →

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel amid heightened Middle East tensions. Missile exchanges and military build-ups have disrupted energy supply chains and shipping lanes, prompting global calls for restraint and diplomatic efforts to avert further escalation. Read more →

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