Time Out Dubai

Saving money is always a good idea, but what if your savings account came with the chance to win some seriously big cash prizes too? That’s the idea behind Emirates Islamic’s Kunooz Millionaire Account, a Shariah-compliant, profit-generating savings account that gives customers the chance to win cash prizes while building up their savings. And there’s more than one way to win. The headline prize is hard to miss.

One of Dubai’s oldest malls is all set for a huge expansion. Ibn Battuta Mall is adding 38 exciting new shops, dining options and entertainment spots by the end of 2027. A total of 21 have recently opened with a further 17 scheduled to open in the next year. The mall is, perhaps, best known for its six architecturally themed courts each inspired by the travels of the 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta.

Dubai’s cooler season is officially getting a whole lot wilder. Dubai Safari Park has opened its doors for Season 8, inviting families, animal lovers and anyone looking for a fun day out to get closer to wildlife right in the heart of Dubai. Open daily from October 12, the 119-hectare wildlife sanctuary is home to more than 3,000 animals across 300 species, with plenty to see and do across its six themed zones.

Looking for a new spot for a leisurely breakfast now that Dubai’s cooler season is rolling in? There’s a hidden garden tucked away inside Mall of the Emirates that’s worth knowing about. HuQQabaz Garden has reopened its Secret Garden terrace, a lush outdoor space where you can tuck in for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. And yes, that means you can now take your morning coffee and breakfast outdoors, too.

flydubai has announced a series of flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia this week. The airline, based at Dubai International Airport, will not fly to Riyadh, Dammam or Abha up to and including Wednesday October 14. Flights across the region have been disrupted as a result of the ongoing situation in neighbouring Saudi Arabia.

The Dubai Metro is only getting bigger. Already helping millions of residents and visitors get around the city via its Red and Green Lines, there are some major expansion plans in the pipeline over the next few years. That includes two brand-new routes: the Blue Line, set to launch in 2029, and the Gold Line, which is expected to follow in 2032. And with new lines come plenty of new stations, meaning a Dubai Metro stop could soon be arriving much closer to home.

An exciting new futuristic mode of transport has arrived in Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority has officially launched its latest big idea to solve the notoriously heavy traffic in the emirate – Glydways. Glydways is a network of small, self-driving electric vehicles operating on narrow, dedicated tracks to avoid traffic. Initially, the system is available in Bluewaters until the second week of November on a trial basis, ahead of a wider rollout across the city.

One of Europe’s largest airlines has announced that it is cancelling all flights to and from Dubai until the end of October. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, based out of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has extended the cancellation of flights to Dubai International Airport until Saturday October 31. In the airline’s latest travel update on Saturday October 10, KLM revealed that its existing flight suspension between the two major air travel hubs has been extended by at least a further week.

Our hunt for Dubai’s best smash burger is never-ending, and there’s another contender you’ll want on your radar. Cult favourite Manna Burger has officially landed in DIFC, bringing its signature smash burgers to the heart of Dubai’s business district. The new opening marks the latest chapter in Manna’s Dubai expansion, following its Alserkal Avenue pop-up in the city’s creative hub.