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Welcome to a lifestyle blog by Award-winning author
and journalist Abigail Mathias.


Laugh first, mingle later
The Laughter Factory February 2026 Early Bird Tickets Just AED 140 Until January 30 February 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most social months yet for The Laughter Factory, as the UAE’s longest-running comedy club combines world-class stand-up with its much-loved after-show parties — where audiences don’t just laugh together, they actually meet. To kick things off, comedy fans can snap up Early Bird tickets for just AED 140 , available until January 30 . With limited sea
8 hours ago4 min read


We all can be Wicked
What’s all the fuss about being nice? I often want to yell and scream at the person who suddenly swerves in front of me on any already packed highway. The highly acclaimed musical ‘Wicked’ kicked off its premier in the UAE on Thursday 28 th January and the audience was in for a surprise. After a few minor delays, the show began with much fanfare. For the first time ever, this UK-based show is being held in the Middle East. It will be playing at the venue till 15 th February
4 days ago2 min read


Jassi weds Jassi makes it debut in Dubai
When it comes to film premieres, I usually go with zero expectation. Don't want to read reviews, just the trailer is what keeps me hooked. When it came to this new film with a relatively new cast, I decided to go along with the flow. 'Jassi Weds Jassi,' had its international premiere in Dubai on December 11th at the Grand Cineplex, Grand Hyatt Dubai. The event drew a mixed crowd of attendees from various countries. Directed by Paran Bawa, the film is produced by Soma Singh De
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Formula for success
This weekend has been exhilirating to say the very least. Thank you to DHL Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding which opened a new Innovation Centre in Dubai for the Middle East and Africa region. We were later invited a few to the watch the Forumal 1 races behind the scenes in Abu Dhabi. After living in the UAE for two decades, I had to pinch myself while walking on the actual pit lane that world famous racers were competing on. It was extraordinary to see Lewis Hamilton
Dec 8, 20251 min read
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