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Five Evening Habits For Better Skin While You Sleep by Dr Taniyaa Bakshhi 24 Jul 2026 Most of the meaningful work your skin does happens while you are asleep. Overnight, cell renewal speeds up, DNA repair peaks, and the skin barrier rebuilds itself , all on a schedule set by the body clock. The problem is most people have their skin routine backwards. In actuality, your evening routine matters more than your morning one, and it also does not need to be overly complicated. In my practice, I consistently see better skin from five simple habits done nightly than from a ten-step routine followed twice a week. Here is what actually moves the needle when you are prepping your skin before bed. 1. Remove the day properly, then stop Your night routine should always start with cleansing - this is a non-negotiable. Sunscreen, makeup and a day's worth of pollution should come off before bed by using a gentle cleanser with lukewarm water. Night-time is not the moment to scrub, use hot water or stack multiple strong actives. Skin heading into repair mode responds better to a clean, calm surface than to an aggressive treatment. A quick self-check: if your face feels tight after washing, your cleanser is too harsh. Aim for sixty seconds of cleansing, a lukewarm rinse and patting dry rather than rubbing. 2. Moisturise while skin is still damp Skin loses more water overnight than during the day. As transepidermal water loss rises as you sleep, and air-conditioned bedrooms make the problem worse, the fix is less about which expensive formula you buy and more about timing. Apply moisturiser within about three minutes of cleansing, while skin is still slightly damp, so it locks that water in. Ingredient-wise, the simpler the better. Aloe vera and calendula are among the better-studied soothing plant ingredients in skincare, known for their calming, hydrating and barrier-supporting properties, which is why the multipourpose Sunny Herbals Aloe Vera Calendula Cream is my standard recommendation as the final step of the night, particularly for sensitised or dehydrated skin. So remember, cleanse, then cream within three minutes while skin is still damp and you are on the path to a gorgeous glow come morning. 3. Add a two-minute massage Since you are applying cream anyway, use those minutes properly to help boost facial circulation. Work in slow, upward strokes from jaw to ear, sweep from the centre of the forehead outward, and finish with light circles around the eyes. These two minutes are enough to stimulate circulation, ease the jaw tension most of us carry from the day and give your brain a clear signal that it is time to wind down. No jade roller or gua sha tool required. Massage until the cream has absorbed, and done. 4. Extend the routine to your hands Hands typically show age before the face does, and daily life is hard on them with frequent washing, sanitiser, and sun exposure through car windows. The intervention is almost effortless. Apply a rich hand cream as the last thing you do before switching off the light - the same aloe vera calendula-based formula works here too. With overnight application, the product gets seven uninterrupted hours to work without being washed off. Keep the tube on your nightstand so you do not have to think about it. 5. Prioritise the sleep itself No topical product compensates for chronic poor sleep. Research links inadequate sleep with weaker skin barrier function, duller tone and faster visible ageing. Treat this as the most basic part of your evening skincare routine: seven to nine hours, a cool, dark room, a pillowcase changed twice a week, and screens put away before your routine begins, not after. If you need a starting point, set an alarm an hour before bed as a cue to begin winding down. The full routine takes about ten minutes, with just one cleanser, one multi-purpose cream, a clean pillowcase and a fixed bedtime. It is considerably cheaper than most people's current regimen and, in my experience, considerably more effective. Do the simple things consistently and let your skin handle the rest overnight. About Dr Taniyaa Bakshhi Dr Taniyaa Bakshhi is a doctor, entrepreneur, and hair and skin enthusiast, as well as a third-generation homeopathy practitioner. A gold medalist in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, she is the Managing Director of Bakson Group and Brand Lead at Sunny Herbals. With a background in homeopathy, nutrition, and product innovation, Dr Taniyaa brings a gentle, practical approach to everyday wellness, focusing on simple rituals, barrier-first skincare, and solutions designed for real life and challenging climates.

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From UAE-born prebiotic sodas to viral ube lattes and refreshing iced blends, discover the must-try summer drinks keeping Dubai cool this season. 6 New Summer Drinks to Try in Dubai From UAE-born prebiotic sodas to viral ube lattes and refreshing iced blends, discover the must-try summer drinks keeping Dubai cool this season. by Layla Hassan 7 Jul 2026 Dubai’s summer calls for refreshing sips, and this season’s drink scene is all about bold flavours, wellness-focused blends and creative twists. From UAE-born gut-friendly sodas to viral coffee trends, these are the drinks worth adding to your summer rotation. HalaPop: The UAE’s First Prebiotic Soda Born in Dubai, HalaPop is redefining the soda category with a gut-friendly twist. Created by entrepreneurs Karim Jalloul and Walid Antabli, the UAE’s first prebiotic soda combines nostalgic soda flavours with wellness benefits — offering a refreshing alternative with no added sugar, only 29 calories and 6g of prebiotic fibre per can. Available in five flavours including Pomegranate Hibiscus, Strawberry Vanilla, Tangerine, Ginger Lemon and Cherry Cola, it’s the perfect guilt-free summer sip. Available at: Amazon UAE, Noon, Careem, Talabat, Calo, Joga, Fit Republik and selected retailers. Price: Under AED 10 per can Website: HalaPop Coffee Planet’s Ube Series Brings the Viral Purple Trend to the UAE Ube lovers, your next coffee stop is sorted. UAE-grown coffee brand Coffee Planet has launched its limited-edition Ube Series, bringing the globally loved purple yam flavour to three summer-ready drinks. The collection includes the creamy Ube Matcha, indulgent Ube Latte, and refreshing Ube Frappé — combining coffee culture with one of the season’s biggest flavour trends. Available at: All Coffee Planet UAE outlets, including Dubai Hills Mall, JVC Circle Mall, Foundry Downtown and Fountain Views, plus Careem, Keeta, Deliveroo, Noon and Talabat. Price: From AED 31 Availability: June and July Website: Coffee Planet Newly opened Black Sheep Coffee Speciality coffee brand Black Sheep Coffee has expanded its Dubai footprint with a new café in Business Bay. Known for its bold Robusta blends and energetic café atmosphere, the brand offers a modern coffee experience for those looking beyond the usual cup. Whether it’s your morning caffeine fix or an afternoon coffee break, the new location brings quality brews and a fresh café vibe to one of Dubai’s busiest neighbourhoods. Location: Peninsula 3, Retail 1, Business Bay, Dubai Website: Black Sheep Coffee Nespresso’s New Iced Coffee Collection Summer coffee gets a refreshing upgrade with Nespresso UAE’s latest iced coffee collection. Inspired by the carefree energy of summer, the range features three seasonal flavours designed for chilled coffee moments at home. Highlights include Yuzu Vanilla Over Ice, French Lavender and Vanilla Decaffeinato, and the returning favourite Coconut Vanilla Over Ice — perfect for creating café-style iced coffees all season long. Available at: Nespresso UAE boutiques and online Prices: From AED 55 per sleeve. Website: Nespresso Saba Plant-Based’s Probiotic Drinks for a Healthier Summer For those looking to add more wellness to their daily routine, UAE-based Saba Plant-Based offers a range of probiotic drinks designed to support gut health while staying refreshing. The collection includes the newly launched Water Kefir in flavours like Blue Spirulina & Lemon Mint and Dragon Fruit, Strawberry & Lemon, alongside plant-based kefir, organic kombucha and apple cider vinegar shots. Made with organic ingredients and live cultures, these drinks are an easy summer addition for anyone looking for healthier alternatives. Available at: Saba Plant-Based online, Kibsons, Spinneys and Waitrose Price: F rom AED 95 per pack Website: Saba Plant-Based Caffeine&Culture’s Summer V60 Collection Emirati-founded roastery Caffeine&Culture has launched a limited-edition Summer V60 Collection featuring four distinctive flavours: Watermelon, Peach Colombia, Lychee and Tobacco. Brewed over ice using the V60 pour-over method, each coffee is created through a co-fermentation process with no added syrups or artificial flavourings. Available: Caffeine&Culture, In Design, Dubai Design District Price: AED 40 Website: Caffeine&Culture

Why Boho Jewellery Is Making a Comeback This Summer by Amreen Iqbal 27 July 2026 There is a certain kind of jewellery that feels less like an accessory and more like a memory worn close to the skin. A single anklet, a worn gold chain, an ear stacked with pieces collected over years rather than seasons. This summer, that instinct has a name again: boho. But the version returning to jewellery boxes this year is not the one remembered from a decade of festival season, all wooden beads and borrowed trinkets. It is quieter now, and considerably more grown-up, built in gold rather than costume metal, worn with intention rather than abandon. The trend's return says as much about the cultural moment as it does about fashion cycles. After several years of maximalist, statement-first jewellery dominating red carpets and feeds alike, there is a collective softening underway, a pull towards pieces that feel lived in rather than performed. Boho, at its best, has always worked this way: not arriving in a finished look, but building one slowly, piece by piece, over time. Nowhere is that philosophy more visible than in the anklet's quiet comeback this season. The Protection Evil Eye Anklet captures the trend's enduring love of symbolism, a piece for bare summer feet that carries a little more weight than most. Anklets are easy to forget until suddenly everyone is wearing them again, and their appeal lies precisely in that understatement, subtle on the surface, intentional underneath. That same spirit of layering runs through the World Map Necklace, a piece that leans into boho's borrowed, well-travelled soul without ever tipping into costume territory. Worn alone, it holds its own; layered alongside finer chains, which is really where boho jewellery does its best work this season, it becomes something closer to a personal map of everywhere its wearer has been and everywhere she is headed. The Diamonds Alphabet Necklace tells a similar story, one designed to be added to rather than replaced. There is something distinctly boho about jewellery that grows alongside its owner, each new addition a continuation rather than a correction, a philosophy that sits at the very core of what Piece of You set out to do from the beginning: pieces meant to be added to, never swapped out. And for the ears, the Amara Claw Diamond Ear Cuff offers an easy way into the stacked, undone styling that has become something of a boho signature this season, no extra piercing required. Worn alone, it is understated; paired with a hoop, it becomes exactly the kind of loose, layered look the trend has always chased. What ultimately sets this iteration of boho apart is not the aesthetic but the intention behind it. It has little to do with looking effortless by accident, and everything to do with curating pieces that genuinely mean something to the person wearing them. Perhaps that is the most interesting thing about the trend's return this summer: it has less to do with festivals and free-spirited escapism, and more to do with permanence, pieces kept and added to rather than worn once and set aside. That, in the end, may be why boho feels less like a passing trend this time around, and more like a return to something simpler: the idea that the best jewellery is not the kind that photographs well, but the kind that still means something long after summer ends.

Explore the latest trends, style guides, and expert insights that inspire your personal look. From runway highlights to timeless classics, discover fashion that speaks to your unique style Next FASHION NEWS SHOPPING TRENDS WATCHES & JEWELLERY 27 July 2026 Why Boho Jewellery Is Making a Comeback This Summer Read 29 June 2026 Looking for a New Watch? These 6 Are Worth Your Money Read 22 May 2026 This Might Be The Most Comfortable Watch CITIZEN Has Made Yet Read 16 May 2026 On Running Has Become Fashion's Favourite Sports Brand Read 5 May 2026 Suwen Expands Its UAE Footprint with a Second Store Read 1 July 2026 METRO BRAZIl Shapewear Is No Longer Meant to Stay Hidden Read 15 June 2026 PANGAIA SS26 Moves From Court to Coral in Dual Capsule Release Read 20 May 2026 You Don't Need Another Pair of Sunglasses Except This One Read 13 May 2026 The Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" Collab of the Year Is Here Read 30 April 2026 The Pattern That Began in Secret, Now Shaping Burberry Eyewear Read Previous Next

Nearly half the country is skipping the airport this year — and the UAE has quietly turned itself into the destination. Here's the complete guide, from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah. The Best Things to Do in the UAE This Summer 2026 Nearly half the country is skipping the airport this year — and the UAE has quietly turned itself into the destination. Here's the complete guide, from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah. by Layla Hassan 16 Jul 2026 The smart money is staying put. Nearly half of UAE residents — 47% — plan to remain in the country this summer, according to new research from Majid Al Futtaim's Happiness Lab, with 43% citing the rising cost of overseas travel and 39% simply preferring what's on their doorstep. The staycation isn't a consolation prize anymore; it's the plan. Good thing there's plenty to fill it — snow parks, rooftop spritzes, Burj-view dinners, indoor 10Ks, live concerts and enough camps to see the kids through to September, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and up the coast in Ras Al Khaimah. Here's where to spend it, much of it running well beyond summer. THE BIG SEASONAL MOMENTS 1. MAF My Summer, Mall of the Emirates Majid Al Futtaim has folded its whole portfolio into one connected summer campaign, with Mall of the Emirates at the centre. Expect dinner with the penguins at Ski Dubai, wellness walks with Girls Who Walk, Shiseido beauty masterclasses and a daily Mallathon track — collect five stamps on the SHARE app and you're in the draw for an AED 15,000-plus 'Ultimate Cool Escape'. The details Where: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai When: Until 31 August 2026 Price: Free to attend; offers vary 2. Dubai Summer Surprises, citywide The season's umbrella event turns the whole city into a playground: free entry to Modhesh World, the fifth season of the Beat The Heat concert series at Dubai World Trade Centre, Candlelight Concerts at Madinat Jumeirah, and citywide shopping draws including 'Win Your Home in Dubai'. The details Where: Various venues across Dubai When: Until 30 August 2026 Price: Many events are free; Beat The Heat tickets from AED 105 Read more: visitdubai.com/dss (concert tickets via dubai.platinumlist.net ) FOR FAMILIES & KIDS 3. Explorers, City Centre Mirdif Newly opened by Majid Al Futtaim, Explorers is Dubai's largest indoor kids' destination, pairing free-play adventure with expert-led workshops. Three play zones — the net-based Wildwood Treetops, toddler-safe Little Acorns and STEM-focused River Play — sit alongside cooking, woodworking, art and pottery workshops, with summer camps throughout. The details Where: City Centre Mirdif, Dubai When: Open now; summer camps throughout Price: See site for tickets and camp packages Read more: explorersmena.com 4. Zamania by Leo & Loona, Ibn Battuta Mall Built for the tricky in-between ages, Zamania is a 'sportainment' destination for pre-teens and teens as much as little ones — a double-level Ninja Warrior course with a zipline, climbing walls, trampolines, giant slides and Mario Kart simulators, plus a toddler zone and an 80-seat café. The details Where: China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai When: Open now Price: See venue for entry Read more: Ibn Battuta Mall by Dubai Retail (@zamania.uae) 5. Times Square Centre summer camps A genuine family edit under one roof: StuDIYo Lab's screen-free making camp for ages 5+, The Confidence Lab's device-free 'Unplug' programme, and RoboLand's US-certified robotics camp — rounded off with a milkshake at Dubai-born CrACKLES and conscious shopping at Thrift for Good. The details Where: Times Square Center, Dubai When: Across July and August 2026 Price: Varies by provider Read more: timessquarecenter.ae (booking via studiyolab.com , gaiaconfidencelab.com , robolandentertainment.com ) 6. Arabian Centre — Cocomelon, summer playground & Lemonade Play Arabian Centre leans hard into families this summer. Cocomelon's JJ and Cody roam the mall for weekend meet-and-greets and photo moments, alongside a daily themed playground of slime-making, storytelling, face painting and crafts at Entrance B. The mall is also home to Lemonade Play, the screen-free indoor play and discovery centre for ages six months to 10, which is running its SuperKidz Summer Camp (music, STEAM and team challenges) for ages 4–10 — mornings 9 am–1 pm from AED 185, with a two-hour drop-in at AED 199. The details Where: Arabian Centre, Dubai When: Cocomelon weekends & playground until 2 August; Lemonade camp throughout summer Price: Mall activities free; Lemonade SuperKidz camp from AED 185 Read more: arabiancenter.com ; Lemonade Play at lemonadeplay.ae 7. Riva Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah One of the better-value family days by the water this summer. Weekday entry starts at AED 99 for adults — with AED 89 back as food-and-drink credit — and children join on fully redeemable terms, while an 'After Dark by the Pool' evening lets under-eights in free so nobody has to cut the day short. The details Where: Shoreline East 7 & 8, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai When: Throughout summer 2026 Price: Weekdays from AED 99 (largely redeemable); kids' entry fully redeemable Read more: riva-beach.com (reservations +971 58 278 4024) 8. Tashkeel Young Artists' Summer Camp For the creatively minded, Tashkeel's Young Artists Club runs a hands-on camp for ages 4–12 across its Alserkal Avenue makerspace and Nad Al Sheba campus — clay creatures, glowing animal lamps and Picasso-inspired cardboard faces, led by UAE-based artists. The details Where: Tashkeel, Alserkal Avenue (Warehouse 89) & Nad Al Sheba, Dubai When: 13–17 July & 20–24 July 2026 Price: AED 190 (+VAT) per session; AED 900 (+VAT) per week Read more: tashkeel.org/workshops 9. Splash 'n' Party, Al Warqa'a The homegrown kids' waterpark has opened a new Al Warqa'a 3 Park location, themed around Superhero, Mermaid, Beach and Jungle islands for ages 1–12, with foam parties, mascots and shaded parent seating — plus an all-female Ladies' Day every Friday. The details Where: Al Warqa'a 3 Park, Dubai When: Now open; Ladies' Day every Friday 9am–10pm Price: From AED 99 per child Read more: splashnparty.ae 10. Brass Monkey, Bluewaters & City Walk Bowling, arcade games and great-value bites under one roof, with a weekly line-up worth planning around —Tuesdays at AED 99, Wednesday Ladies' Night, and a Saturday Brunch with unlimited food, drinks and arcade gaming plus half-price bowling after. The details Where: Bluewaters Island and City Walk, Dubai When: Weekly offers through summer Price: From AED 99 (weekday deals); Saturday Brunch from AED 250 Read more: Reservations: +971 4 582 7277 (Bluewaters) / +971 4 582 2244 (City Walk) DINING & DRINKS 11. Summer Spritzers at ICD Brookfield Place Every Thursday from 4pm, DIFC's most polished courtyard becomes an after-work Riviera — rotating takeovers from the building's best restaurants, live music and an indoor pickleball court. Upstairs, Il Gattopardo layers on its own summer menus on the 51st floor. The details Where: The Summer Court, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Dubai When: 13 July – 16 August 2026; Thursdays from 4pm Price: Walk-in; à la carte Read more: icdbrookfieldplace.com (pickleball via the Picklers app) 12. Time Out Market Dubai For a low-effort, high-reward evening, the city's homegrown culinary talent sits under one air-conditioned roof — from Izu Burger to Reif Kushiyaki — with a wraparound terrace framing the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, plus jazz and Latin nights through the week. New for summer: a monthly Kids' Pizza Making Class with Pitfire Pizza, where children aged 4–10 make their own pizza and take home a chef's hat, apron and certificate (from Sunday 2 August, 10:30–11:30am, AED 100 per child). The details Where: Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai When: Open daily; Kids' Pizza Class from Sun 2 August (monthly) Price: À la carte; Kids' Pizza Class AED 100 per child Read more: timeout.com/time-out-market-dubai (pizza class tickets on dubai.platinumlist.net , event 107274) 13. The Barrel, Dubai Creek Harbour A laid-back alternative to the big-ticket brunch: a British-inspired Sunday Roast alongside live DJs on weekend evenings. The details Where: The Barrel, Vida Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour When: Sunday Roast 12–5pm Price: Roast from AED 125 Read more: Reservations +971 54 581 1386 14. Steak Frites Fridays at The Spaniel A new modern-British-brasserie Friday tradition at Bluewaters — premium steaks with triple-cooked frites and the trimmings, built for an easy end to the week. The details Where: The Spaniel, Bluewaters Island, Dubai When: Every Friday Price: From AED 149 Read more: The Spaniel, Bluewaters Island (bookings via venue) CULTURE & NIGHTS OUT 15. Stand-up comedy at Rodeo Drive The all-American entertainment destination at Ibn Battuta Gate is bringing live stand-up to the stage every Thursday this July — an easy, air-conditioned night out. The details Where: Rodeo Drive, Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Dubai When: Thursdays through July 2026 Price: See venue for tickets Read more: Rodeo Drive, Ibn Battuta Gate (bookings via venue) 16. Free quiz nights, markets & workshops Not every plan needs a budget. There's a steady rotation of low-cost fixtures: free weekly QuizBiz quiz nights at spots like Five Iron Golf (Dubai Marina), Pizzaexpress , BrewDog (Bluewaters); The details Where: Various venues across Dubai When: Weekly through summer Read more: https://queueapp.me/ 17. Free beginner DJ workshops at AlphaTheta The world's first AlphaTheta premium DJ store, in Al Barsha, runs free drop-in beginner sessions daily — step behind the decks, learn the basics of mixing and try professional kit, no experience required. The details Where: AlphaTheta store, The B1 Mall, Al Barsha, Dubai When: Daily, 10am–10pm Price: Free (drop-in) Read more: instagram.com/alphathetastoreuae (tel +971 4 546 4073) FITNESS & WELLNESS 18. Indoor Runs at Palm Jumeirah Mall Summer needn't mean skipping training. Palm Jumeirah Mall has taken running inside with a series of Indoor Runs across four distances (1km to 10km) with Super Sports, backed by a free weekly wellness programme with Lululemon and Fitness First — yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Stick Mobility. The details Where: Palm Jumeirah Mall, Dubai When: Indoor Runs Sun 12 July & Sun 23 August (reg. 6am, races 7–9am); wellness sessions throughout July & August Price: See registration; wellness sessions free Read more: Register at premieronline.com 19. BurJuman Summer Walk The free, air-conditioned mall-walking initiative is back — a cooler, no-cost way to keep moving as the heat sets in. The details Where: BurJuman, Dubai When: Throughout summer 2026 Price: Free Read more: burjuman.com BEYOND DUBAI: ABU DHABI 20. Yas Island Abu Dhabi's entertainment hub earns a full day — or a full summer. Its seven-week Yas Island Summer Camp runs across the island's theme parks and attractions, while SeaWorld Yas Island's Electric Ocean festival returns for its biggest edition yet with after-dark shows, lights and marine encounters. For teens, CLYMB Yas Island and Active Abu Dhabi are running Junior Climbers, a free five-day climbing programme for ages 12–16 that builds confidence, technique and teamwork, culminating in a final challenge. The details Where: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi When: Electric Ocean until 30 August; Summer Camp across the season; Junior Climbers weekly 27 July–21 August (10am–2:30pm) Price: Camp & park packages vary; Electric Ocean with park admission; Junior Climbers free (register) Read more: yasisland.com ; seaworldyasisland.com ; Junior Climbers at activeabudhabi.com/clymb/register.html 21. Yas Acres Golf & Country Club A separate Yas Island address worth its own trip, it runs a Little Acres Summer Camp, a fully indoor programme designed to keep children entertained with themed activities, arts and crafts, storytelling, and hands-on experiences throughout the school holidays. Alongside the new camp, the venue is offering a range of family-friendly experiences, including BBQ & Brew by the Pool, Pancake Saturdays, Dine & Play, Padel & Coffee, Happy Hour, and the popular Sunday Roast at Roots Bar & Kitchen. — a relaxed base for a capital day out. The details Where: Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi When: Throughout summer 2026 Price: See club for camp and dining Read more: Yas Acres Golf & Country Club 22. Al Ain Zoo — 'Legacy of the Desert' Summer Camp A nature-led summer camp introducing children to the desert's wildlife and heritage — a distinctive, outdoorsy option away from the malls. The details Where: Al Ain Zoo, Abu Dhabi When: Summer 2026 Price: See zoo for camp packages Read more: alainzoo.com 23. Summer of Discovery, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi The capital's newest museum makes conservation the theme of its July programme, timed around World Nature Conservation Day (28 July). Expect the bilingual 'Our Green Journey' storytelling series with Tadweer, weekend discovery games in the galleries (from 'Survive the Desert' to a make-your-own Explorer's Field Journal), and a Mindful Museum wellness series of yoga and Micro Former sessions held beneath the sauropods. The details Where: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District When: Throughout July 2026 (weekends plus dated sessions) Price: Storytelling & weekend activities drop-in (register at Ticketing Desk); wellness sessions ages 15+ Read more: Register at the museum Ticketing Desk; wellness sessions via luma.com 24. Wellfit Summer Camps For active kids, Wellfit's eight-week summer camp keeps ages 5–12 moving with sport, games and team challenges across its Madar at Aljada (Sharjah), JVC and Meydan clubs — from padel and martial arts to Ninja challenges and dodgeball. Non-members welcome via day passes. The details Where: Wellfit, Madar at Aljada (Sharjah), plus JVC & Meydan (Dubai) When: 6 July – 28 August 2026; Mon–Fri, drop-off 8:30am, pick-up 1:45pm Price: Member packages, weekly enrolment and day passes Read more: Wellfit (bookings via venue) — camps also open to non-members BEYOND DUBAI: RAS AL KHAIMAH 25. A day out in Ras Al Khaimah For a change of scene just over an hour from Dubai, RAK's summer campaign leans into mountain, beach and adventure experiences — A collaboration with Fujifilm Instax 'Capture Your Moments' campaing runs through the summer, the campaign brings together Ras Al Khaimah's stunning landscapes, exclusive hotel experiences, and the joy of instant photography, encouraging travelers to capture the moments that make every getaway special. The campaign, participating hotels across Ras Al Khaimah are offering exclusive staycation packages with added benefits, while guests can also enjoy special offers on Fujifilm Instax cameras and the chance to win unforgettable Ras Al Khaimah experiences. The details Where: Ras Al Khaimah When: Throughout summer 2026 Price: Varies by experience Read more: visitrasalkhaimah.com

Angular Momentum's Kinhari Nuri collection unites the centuries-old Japanese Urushi lacquer technique with Swiss watchmaking precision. The Artistry Behind the World’s Most Exclusive Kinhari Nuri Collection Angular Momentum's Kinhari Nuri collection unites the centuries-old Japanese Urushi lacquer technique with Swiss watchmaking precision. by Aziz Mansoor 30 September 2025 In a world increasingly defined by speed and convenience, true craftsmanship has become a rare luxury. Enter Kinhari Nuri, Angular Momentum’s latest collection, where the centuries-old Japanese lacquer technique of Urushi meets the meticulous precision of Swiss watchmaking and fine writing instrument design. The result is a collection that is as much a celebration of artistry as it is a statement of timeless elegance. The magic of Kinhari Nuri begins with Urushi, a natural lacquer treasured in Japan for over a thousand years. Traditionally used in the creation of ceremonial objects and fine art, Urushi is renowned for its durability, depth, and luminous quality. In Switzerland, within a dedicated atelier, this lacquer is applied in multiple painstaking layers, each building upon the last to create mesmerising textures, colour gradients, and subtle depth effects. The technique demands patience, steady hands, and an intimate understanding of materials' qualities that mirror the precision and innovation of Swiss craftsmanship. Each piece in the Kinhari Nuri collection, whether a watch dial, case, or fountain pen, is the result of months of dedicated work. The process is a dialogue between two worlds: the rich, tactile tradition of Japanese lacquer art and the exacting technical standards of Swiss manufacturing. The result is more than a product; it is a work of art, a piece that reflects the philosophy of those who create it. Every curve, finish, and detail is an expression of patience, precision, and passion. Exclusivity is at the heart of Kinhari Nuri. Each item is produced in extremely limited editions, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike. This rare combination of beauty, technical mastery, and scarcity elevates Kinhari Nuri beyond mere luxury; each creation becomes a statement, a collector’s piece, and a potential heirloom. What sets Kinhari Nuri apart is not only its aesthetic appeal but also its commitment to enduring quality. Each piece carries the weight of centuries of tradition while embracing modern design sensibilities, ensuring it remains timeless in both style and function. It is this harmony of old and new, East and West, craft and innovation that defines the collection’s singular allure. Since 1998, Angular Momentum has been at the forefront of this philosophy, producing limited-edition timepieces and writing instruments that celebrate heritage, artistry, and sustainability. With Kinhari Nuri, the brand reaffirms its dedication to creating objects that are not only visually striking but also deeply meaningful—pieces that invite the owner to pause, appreciate, and engage with the story behind their creation. For connoisseurs of fine design and admirers of quiet elegance, Kinhari Nuri is a collection; In every watch and pen, the dialogue between Japanese artistry and Swiss precision comes alive, offering a tactile and visual experience that transcends the ordinary, inviting you to witness the extraordinary. You Might Also Like Looking for a New Watch? These 6 Are Worth Your Money The Riyadh Jewellery Boutique That Belongs on Your Wishlist Vacheron Constantin Introduces the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra Thin