4 November 20260411 ShareShopping|CommunityGold shoppers are facing another price swing ahead of Diwali. UAE 24K gold reached Dh484 per gram on Wednesday morning, up Dh11 from Tuesday, Gulf News reports. Khaleej Times says some buyers are locking in prices early for Dhanteras on 6 November. Dubai's participating jewellery shops are also running a gold raffle until 12 November. Compare making charges before buying.
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.
2 November 20260211 ShareHealth|Food & Drink|ShoppingEating out in Abu Dhabi? Look for a small SEHHI mark beside healthier dishes on hotel restaurant menus. The National reports that the labels are already appearing at restaurants covering around 20% of the emirate's dining outlets. Participating venues must offer qualifying options, including healthier children's meals. Helpful when you're trying to eat better without abandoning restaurant food.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|ShoppingIgnoring a vehicle safety recall could soon stop you completing transactions involving that car. New UAE regulations taking effect on 1 January 2027 allow licensing authorities to restrict vehicle-related procedures when owners fail to respond to manufacturer recalls. The restrictions are discretionary, not automatic. Importantly, dealers must repair announced manufacturing defects free of charge. Worth checking whether your car has any outstanding recalls.
2 November 20260211 ShareShopping|Food & DrinkM&S is opening its largest Foodhall outside the UK at Dubai Festival City this December. The 15,327 sq ft store will stock more than 3,500 M&S products and 500 locally sourced items, bringing the brand's full food range to the UAE for the first time. Expect a patisserie, sushi counter, rotisserie chicken, pizza oven and even a Fruit Butcher. No exact opening date has been announced yet.
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.
29 October 20262910 ShareHealth|Community|ShoppingParents, check the medicine cabinet. UAE authorities have recalled Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after undeclared alcohols were identified, including ethanol, methanol and isopropanol. The affected product also lacked valid UAE marketing authorisation. Stop using it and contact the retailer about a refund. The reported affected lot is 25122bw.
23 October 20262310 ShareCrime & Safety|Shopping|BusinessDubai Police have arrested six people suspected of using a fake shopping website to steal bank-card information and make unauthorised transactions. One victim said years of savings disappeared while she was asleep. The reminder is simple: check unfamiliar shopping links carefully, monitor bank notifications and report unexplained deductions immediately.
16 October 20261610 ShareShopping|HousingDubai’s retail calendar includes a Dubai Home Festival from 16 October to 1 November, with promotions on furniture, décor and appliances.
12 October 20261210 ShareShopping|Food & Drink|LeisureIbn Battuta Mall is expanding its retail, dining and entertainment offer with 38 new and upcoming openings.