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Dubai, on the bright side.
Good stories. New discoveries. A city worth getting to know.
THE CITY JOURNAL
The latest from Dubai
Culture, neighbourhoods and everyday discoveries — with a positive outlook and links to the source.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
The story behind one family photograph
One image, a few questions and a memory worth preserving.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A small refill habit worth keeping
Start with a reusable bottle and a refill stop you can return to.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A city seen on foot and by bike
Walking and cycling plans put the last stretch of everyday journeys in focus.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
Making the connection at Mall of the Emirates
A new station brings attention to the journey between one connection and the next.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A closer look at Dubai’s modern heritage
Union House’s recognition shines a light on the city’s architectural story.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A new conversation about digital art
The museum announcement invites us to look at art and technology together.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A fresh setting for the working day
Shade, access and a useful workspace: questions inspired by Work from Park.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
The neighbourhood value of a greener Dubai
What residents can look for as the city’s park plans develop.
LIVING · 3 NOV 2026
A month of movement, at your own pace
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for November. Find a routine that fits your day.
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Our approach: positive stories, original writing and links to the source. Plans are described as plans, older announcements keep their dates, and practical details should be checked with the organiser.
Illustrative location photographs, resized and compressed; not photographs of the reported events. Jahak — Dubai Metro at Sunset.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Kimon Berlin — Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · CT Cooper — Dubai Creek from an abra 3.jpg (Public domain)
