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

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

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

Arthouse Hotel NYC expands to Dubai with Arthouse Hills Arjan — a AED 550 million landmark and the brand’s largest, most amenity-rich residential development. Arthouse Hills Arjan is one of the most anticipated new launches in the district, generating strong market visibility and investor confidence for Adaan’s inaugural development. It is the second Arthouse-branded residential development in Dubai, following the success of the first Arthouse residence in Meydan. It brings t

The Bear House debuts in Dubai with its first store at Al Ghurair Centre with Omnis Group Dubai, UAE Omnis Group, has officially introduced The Bear House to Dubai with the launch of its first store at Al Ghurair Centre. The launch marks an exciting entry into the UAE market, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of minimalism, confidence, and contemporary style to local fashion enthusiasts. Guests, influencers, and media personalities attended the grand opening, which feat

A powerful celebration of women, movement, and change - She Runs 2025   Today was an extraordinary Sunday. I headed for a long drive and then a run that was filled with optimism, hope and people in pink T-shirts. The She Runs 2025 was scheduled to begin at 7 am sharp and that's exactly what happened. After a short warm up a sea of participants, mostly women and children, began their runs. It was clear from the multitude, each had their own goal and it didn't matter if it was

Specialty roastery elevates coffee culture with immersive ‘farm to cup’ showcase Coffee seems to be so fashionable these days. Every other corner has a barista that is offering something new. But did you know where your coffee beans come from? We didn't either. Luckily there are two brothers passionate about telling you their story and where they source their coffee from. Two years after inaugurating its flagship roastery and concept space in the UAE, The Brew Crew Coffee  c

Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, had a recent fun launch party at Al Barsha with the Grand Opening of its newest restaurant in Dubai. Abioriginal takes you straight to the action. The launch on 10th October was created like a community event and featured exciting activities such as a Spin-the-Wheel for prizes, face painting, live music, bubble games, drawing stations, balloons, and an Instagram-ready photo booth. What my plus 1 and were most interes

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