Since 2010, Abu Dhabi has hosted 21 UFC events and renewed its partnership with UFC through 2028, cementing its MMA hub status/ Image: X UFC Summer Roars Back to Abu Dhabi The Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi roared back to life on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as UFC Summer Fight Night kicked off […]
Dr. Dhanalakshmi had over two decades of dental experience and was a graduate of the College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore/ Image Facebook /dr dhanalakshmi, Life Care Hospital Dr. Arayakandy Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old Indian expat and respected dental surgeon from Kannur, Kerala, was found dead at her residence in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, on Monday night. The […]
Abu Dhabi’s integrated security and community-focused policing keep it at the top of Numbeo’s global safety rankings for the ninth consecutive year/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Abu Dhabi tops Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index as the world’s safest city. The UAE capital maintains this position for the ninth consecutive year since 2017. Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and […]
Power Slap, founded by Dana White and UFC partners, is regulated by top athletic commissions and streams events free worldwide./ Image: Power Slap Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2025, during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, alongside UFC 321. Last year’s event in Abu Dhabi drew 700 million+ views across social media and […]
Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match, reflecting hands-on leadership in promoting community sports. Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) is a seasonal indoor event designed to […]
Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s 2025 awards were earned from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applications and 5,500 assessment hours/ Image: WAM TL;DR Abu Dhabi City Municipality won 11 awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council International Awards. Recognitions spanned innovation, executive leadership, digital transformation, and women’s leadership. The awards ceremony was held at the […]
Under Abu Dhabi’s new law, developers can cancel off-plan contracts without going to court, but only if the buyer materially defaults/ Image illustrated using AI for creative purposes TL;DR Developers can now terminate off-plan SPAs without court approval. Buyers must be in material default for cancellation to begin. A 60-day notice and DMT-mediated settlement process […]
Tickets for Limp Bizkit’s Abu Dhabi show range from AED 435 to 765 and are available via Etihad Arena and Ticketmaster UAE./ Image: Limpbizkit archive Limp Bizkit performs in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena on August 12, 2025. Tickets cost AED 435–765, available on Etihad Arena website and Ticketmaster UAE. Jennifer Lopez, among others, will […]
Using the Darb app simplifies parking and toll payments across Abu Dhabi’s new paid zones/ Representative Image TL;DR Abu Dhabi added new paid parking zones in several public areas. You now need the Darb app to pay for parking and avoid fines. The app also handles tolls, it’s essential if you drive in the city. […]
While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]
