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Why Wellness Is Becoming Big Business in the UAE

Not long ago, wellness here meant a spa treatment on a birthday and a gym membership you used most in January. That has shifted. Walk through a Dubai neighbourhood early on a Saturday, and you'll pass run clubs, padel courts, recovery studios, and cafés serving protein bowls before sunrise. The wellness industry that UAE residents now live inside has grown from a lifestyle add-on into a proper sector, with real estate, retail, and regulation following behind. Consider this a friendly guided tour, not a market report. The Numbers Behind The Feeling In late 2025, the Global Wellness Institute valued the…

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What’s New In Dubai: Restaurants, Cafés And Experiences To Try This September

Dubai's dining scene rarely slows down, and September 2026 is no exception. From a two-Michelin-starred London debut to a family-run Lebanese deli and a citywide Korean festival, here's what's actually new in Dubai this month. New Restaurants Opening This September Gymkhana Dubai Gymkhana, the two-Michelin-starred London restaurant, opened in Dubai on Tuesday 1 September, marking its UAE debut at Gate Village, Building 7, DIFC.  The venue spans two levels with seating for 137 guests plus a terrace, inspired by the elite social clubs of colonial-era India.  The Dubai kitchen is led by Executive Chef Rahul Rana, previously known locally for…

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7 Homegrown UAE Wellness Brands Worth Knowing

The UAE's wellness scene has quietly changed shape. More UAE wellness brands are now being founded here, built around local habits, and increasingly shipped across the region. We've pulled together seven homegrown names worth knowing, spread across skincare, nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. A list that reflects how people actually live rather than one narrow corner of the scene. The Giving Movement The Giving Movement is an activewear label with a clear sense of purpose. If you want kit that carries a bit of purpose, this is the local name to know. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Made in the UAE: Homegrown Food and Drink Brands to Discover

Not long ago, filling a UAE trolley meant reaching for names shipped in from Europe, America, or Asia. That's shifting fast. Walk a supermarket aisle or a speciality café today, and you'll spot label after label that started right here, made by people who saw a gap and built something to fill it.  The rise of homegrown food brands UAE shoppers can feel genuinely proud of is one of the quiet success stories of the last few years, driven by an appetite for provenance, freshness, and enterprise you can trace back to a real founder. Consider this a friendly guided…