Back-to-school season has a way of bringing money into everyday family life, from what children need to what parents feel expected to provide. There are the uniforms, school shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, devices, stationery, bus fees, activity sign-ups, tutoring requests and the quiet extras that appear one by one until the month looks nothing like the […]
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REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading value-fashion and homeware brand, has launched its GCC-wide Back-to-School campaign, “Ready, Set, School!”. The first day back is often remembered through the smallest details – a new backpack waiting by the door, shoes that have not yet collected a single mark, and the excitement of carrying a favourite character into […]
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Tell us about yourself and your background I’m 41 years of age and a mum of three children. I left school with zero qualifications due to the late diagnosis of dyslexia. I was then kind of pushed into hairdressing by my mum, which I loved doing for many years, but it just didn’t set me […]
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A new world of play has arrived at Ibn Battuta Mall by Dubai Retail. Zamania by Leo & Loona is now open in the China Court, combining gaming, physical challenges and immersive design in a sportainment destination created especially for pre-teens, teenagers and families. Already operating more than 20 locations across Europe and continuing its […]
Read Full Story →Dodo Pizza UAE opened the Kids Pizza Academy, Dubai’s first and largest purpose-built culinary edutainment facility for children aged 3-12, located in JLT, Cluster T. The launch positions the brand within the UAE’s 2026 Year of the Family agenda, offering a structured, screen-free alternative to passive family entertainment formats. Ivan Pyadyshev, CEO of Dodo Pizza […]
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Dodo Pizza, the global digital-first pizza brand, announces the grand opening of the Kids Pizza Academy in Jumeirah Lakes Towers on June 27, 2026. This is Dubai’s first fully dedicated, purpose-built culinary edutainment (education and entertainment) space designed specifically for children aged 3-12. Unlike the traditional concept of a restaurant play area, the Academy blends […]
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Practical suggestions for families, working parents and leaders across the UAE, from four health professionals The post Staying calm in uncertain times: Here’s what UAE mental health professionals advise appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Dubai, 30 January 2026 – Gulf for Good, the Dubai-based humanitarian charity, will join fellow organisations supported by Dubai Humanitarian as an official charity partner at the Dubai Marathon 2026, raising funds in support of Taawon (Welfare Association) and its Orphan care Noor Program, which provides care, education, and psychosocial support to orphaned children in Gaza. As part of Gulf for Good’s 25th year of global giving, the charity will rally runners, corporate teams, and community supporters under the campaign “Run for Gaza, Run for Good,” turning every kilometre into meaningful impact for children affected by conflict.
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Interactive programmes nurture creativity, curiosity, and a deeper connection to local heritage Dubai, UAE, 09 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its Winter Camps, taking place this December across its cultural and heritage sites. A month of creative learning awaits children aged 4 to 14, with a programme offering cultural and artistic activities that nurture creativity in line with the Authority’s vision of inspiring young minds. Al Shindagha Museum Winter Camp will run in two sessions from 15 to 19 December and 22 to 26 December. It invites children on a learning journey shaped around the UAE
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Date: Running Until January 2, 2026 Location: Loco Bear, Al Qouz 2, Dubai Dubai, UAE – December 8, 2025: Loco Bear, Dubai’s ultimate indoor entertainment destination, located at Al Qouz 2 is ready to transform winter break into a non-stop adventure with “Go Loco Winter Camp”, offering children an action-packed holiday with a balanced mix of physical activity, creative play and social fun. Designed for children aged 5 and above, the ‘Go Loco Winter Camp’ offers a wide variety of activities including Trampolines, Laser-Tag, Hyper Bowling, Soft Play Zones, Slime Labs, Ninja Obstacle Course, seven unique Climbing Walls, Arts and Craf
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