1 November 20260111 ShareLeisure|CommunityGlobal Village has reduced its Family Fun Pass from Dh595 to Dh399, saving Dh196. The bundle includes four entry tickets, a Wonder Pass loaded with 400 points and one free Carnaval ride. The attraction is also planning a 1,000-drone show for UAE Flag Day tomorrow at 8pm, followed by Diwali celebrations from 6 to 10 November. The discount's closing date hasn't been confirmed.
4 November 20260411 ShareShopping|CommunityBuying gold for Dhanteras on Friday? Some Dubai jewellers are letting shoppers lock in prices ahead of the festival, Khaleej Times reports. On Wednesday morning, 22K gold was Dh448.25 a gram and 24K was Dh484. Prices have been moving sharply, so compare making charges and exchange terms before putting down a deposit. A price lock isn't automatically the cheapest deal.
1 November 20260111 ShareHealth|CommunityMore than 41,800 cyclists took over Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai on Sunday morning for Dubai Ride 2026. The event attracted a record 41,836 riders, up from 40,327 last year. Families, regular cyclists and People of Determination joined the traffic-free 4km and 12km routes. The roads reopened after the event, but Dubai Fitness Challenge continues until 29 November.
3 November 20260311 ShareHuman Interest|CommunityDubai volunteer Ayesha Ismail marked UAE Flag Day by delivering thank-you hampers to 55 frontline workers. The 35-year-old Indian resident has volunteered in the UAE for 17 years and enlisted family and friends to help. Each hamper included a UAE flag and chocolates, Emirates 24|7 reports. A small gesture for people whose everyday work often goes unnoticed.
3 November 20260311 ShareHuman Interest|Community|LeisureAt seven, Tatum Lafuente dreamed of becoming a CEO. Now 14, the UAE-born student, who is on the autism spectrum, has had his artwork selected for exhibitions in Peru this December and Ras Al Khaimah in January. Gulf News reports that his drawings reflect a love of cities, buildings and everyday life. His mother hopes the milestone encourages families to nurture every child's talents.
3 November 20260311 ShareLeisure|CommunityDubai Design Week opens at d3 today, with free exhibitions, installations and talks until 8 November. The weekend brings a marketplace of local makers and independent brands, Gulf News reports. General entry is free, although some workshops and Downtown Design require tickets. Parking is free for the first two hours.
3 November 20260311 ShareLeisure|CommunityDh10 gets you into the Sheikh Zayed Festival at Al Wathba, open until 13 March 2027. There's a floating market, VR rides, international pavilions and plenty of food, according to Khaleej Times. Children under three, visitors aged 60-plus and People of Determination enter free. Some attractions cost extra.
2 November 20260211 ShareCommunity|ShoppingDubai's Festival of Lights begins today and runs until 12 November, bringing Diwali celebrations, shopping offers, music and family activities across the city. Most activities are free. Noor: Festival of Lights returns to Al Seef on 7 and 8 November, while BurJuman is already running free evening workshops and performances. Diwali itself falls on Sunday, 8 November, so there's plenty happening before the main celebration.
2 November 20260211 ShareCommunity|Government|EducationUAE Flag Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November, with the national flag traditionally raised at 11am across schools, offices and government buildings. Residents are welcome to take part, but it isn't a public holiday. Schools and workplaces are expected to operate normally, subject to their own arrangements. If your child's school is organising a special ceremony, check its instructions for the day.
4 November 20260411 ShareHuman Interest|Education|CommunityThere's a free little library outside a home in Dubai's Arabian Ranches, and the neighbourhood has made it its own. The National profiles Angela Hundal, whose book-sharing shelves are open around the clock. Take a book, share one if you can. Teenagers are particularly welcome to contribute books because titles for their age group are in short supply.