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Inspirational and practical tips on how to celebrate events and cultural highlights with the environment in mind
The Ramadan Home Edit: Thoughtful Pieces for Gathering Well
From sculptural candles made in the UAE to vegan-friendly dessert makers and cooling bamboo sheets, these Ramadan gifts are a perfect way to enhance the rituals of the Holy Month
The Best Live Music Cities in the U.S. Worth Travelling For
Whether you’re chasing jazz, blues, country or indie, plan your next trip around America’s most electric stages
Valentine’s Gifts She’ll Love (That Last Far Longer Than a Day)
February 14th doesn’t have to be over in 24 hours. This year we’re spotlighting Valentine’s gifts that go the distance
Can UAE Events Ever Be Truly Sustainable?
The problem with sustainability in the events industry isn’t ambition — it’s evidence. As Poorya Montaseri, Chairman & CEO of LINKVIVA, explains, real sustainability in the UAE starts with temporary power, and only counts when renewable systems perform under real-world pressure.
Five Unmissable Emirates LitFest 2026 Sessions
It’s that time of year! Emirates LitFest is back, returning with a full week of unforgettable stories, thought-provoking conversations and […]
Will Smith Brings Pole to Pole to Dubai for Middle East Premiere at The Sustainable City
Dubai will host the Middle East premiere of Pole to Pole with Will Smith this January, with the global star […]
8 Sustainable Christmas Activities in Dubai for Kids (That Still Feel Magical)
Looking for sustainable Christmas activities in Dubai that keep the magic but ditch the waste? From multicultural markets to outdoor cinema and hands-on workshops, here are the low-impact festive experiences families will love this season
7 Ways To Have Yourself A Nostalgic Little Christmas
Remember when we were children how Christmas was truly magical? Embrace an old-style, nostalgic Christmas and make memories, not mountains of future landfill
Don’t Relight My Fire: The Ultimate Guide To An Eco-Friendly Bonfire Night
Gunpowder plotters set out to destroy parliament in 1605. On November 5th, we gather to celebrate this failed mission with fireworks. However, Bonfire Night alone has a disastrous effect on air quality. Here’s how to minimise your footprint but still enjoy the occasion
Where to Celebrate Diwali with Vegetarian Dining in Dubai
From five-course feasts and street-food nostalgia, chefs across the city are proving that you don’t need meat (or excess) to celebrate Diwali in style