From barbershops and beauty salons to massages and facials, these are the best places to relax and recharge across the seven emirates. The sixth FACT Spa & Wellness Awards UAE took place in May 2024. 56 awards were given out across 29 categories, covering over 150 hotel and independent spas, salons, health clubs, and wellness centres. The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards recognise brilliance in the health and wellbeing industry. Winners are awarded based on public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category was given two awards: the BEST and the FAVOURITE. The former is the critic’s choice de ..read more

The public has voted and these are the UAE’s best spa treatments, wellness centres and barbershops. The sixth FACT Spa & Wellness Awards UAE took place in May 2024. 56 awards were given out across 29 categories, covering over 150 hotel and independent spas, salons, health clubs, and wellness centres. The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards recognise brilliance in the health and wellbeing industry. Winners are chosen based on public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category received two awards: the BEST and the FAVOURITE. You can find out more about how the winners are chosen by ..read more

The car will go on display across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.  If there was one vehicle #trending on social media after the floods in the UAE, it was Tesla. The car impressed the world, as it was seen wading through the water. Now, the company is launching Tesla Cybertruck. As part of the Cyber Odyssey, the car will go on tour and be shown to the public. So, if you’d like to meet the masterpiece, here’s what you need to know.  The Tesla Cybertruck boasts a futuristic design, which looks like it has come straight out of a science fiction film. The vehicle reaches ..read more

The culinary historian opens a new restaurant at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai.  Inspiration. Restaurants throughout the world talk about inspiration, and it can often sound like half-baked ideas. Spanish chef Paco Morales, however, can be described as a culinary historian – he puts the past on the plate. At Qabu by Paco Morales in One&Only One Za’abeel, he creates Andalusian cuisine and draws inspiration from his hometown in Córdoba, Spain as well as the venue’s location in Dubai. Paco was destined for a culinary career. His dad ran a local restaurant in Córdoba, The Asador de N ..read more

The new hotels will be located in Makkah and Riyadh.  Accor and Alesayi Holding have teamed up to create new hotels across Saudi Arabia. The developments include Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection and MGallery Resort Riyadh.  Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection will be located in Makkah and is scheduled to open in 2028. Spanning 2,600 square meters, the hotel will include 276 rooms and 214 residences. The site will also include a business centre, fitness centre, spa, restaurants and playground for children. Abraj Omar Hotel & ..read more

Hang out with Doja Cat, Janhvi Kapoor and Kevin Hart.  Airbnb has introduced Icons, which gives visitors the chance to enjoy extraordinary experiences from popular culture. Guests will be able to drift off in the air balloon from Up, sleep in Prince’s purple-hued home from Purple Rain, and set foot in the mansion from X-Men. Plus, there are once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from a night at the Ferrari Museum to hanging out with comedian Kevin Hart.  Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, explained: “Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination – u ..read more

The brand expands from Russia to the UAE. The sophisticated salon UpDo is expanding from Russia to the UAE. The Moscow-born brand has not yet confirmed the exact location and opening date, but here’s what we know.  UpDo in Dubai is a sleek space with a contemporary design. The minimalist décor includes white, beige and brown colours, soft sofas and gold accents. There are dedicated areas for manicures, pedicures, spa treatments and a hair salon.  The venue will also contain a rooftop overlooking the skyline and there are Insta-worthy Burj Khalifa views. The space includes greenery ..read more

Our picks of Dubai’s hottest happenings this weekend. Spring has officially sprung, and the first weekend in May brings brunches, live music and plenty of fun in the sun to Dubai. Friday 3 May Dine in a hot air balloon Dubai is home to some of the world’s most dramatic dining experiences. Now, it is set to raise the bar thanks to The View at The Palm. Here, visitors can hop into a hot air balloon and enjoy bites and beverages, courtesy of the restaurant Coucou Dubai. This hot air balloon dining experience is a superb way to soak up the sunset while the resident DJ adds a vi ..read more

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FACT test drives the South Korean cars on the streets of Seoul. Audacious, progressive and distinctly Korean. The South Korean car manufacturer Genesis Motor LLC, better known as Genesis, prides itself on these pillars. The brand launched its redesigned GV80 and GV80 Coupe, and FACT was not only invited to test drive the cars, but on the streets of Seoul.  As we made our way to Genesis Suji, we spotted the brand’s cars on the road. The sleek and stylish showroom is a great place to start your journey, whether it’s a test drive or a purchase. The venue’s industrial chic look includes expos ..read more