This Ramadan, Sharjah Collection offers guests a quieter way to spend the Holy Month — one rooted in nature, local heritage, and the simple pleasure of time well spent. From desert settings to coastal inlets and mountain villages, the group’s seven retreats each carry a distinct character, united by a shared focus on rest and connection. Set among sand dunes, mangroves, and stone landscapes, all seven properties include Iftar and Suhour as part of their Ramadan offering. Each evening closes with sunset, and each morning opens before first light — the rhythm of the season built into the experience. Ramadan…
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The UAE built its economy on oil and migrant labour, and it feeds its population on imports. That dependence has made food security a national priority — one that grows more pressing as the population rises. The Gulf state is now reshaping its food systems through a national strategy that combines commercial partnerships, infrastructure investment, and overseas acquisitions. The aim is to cut reliance on imports and reduce exposure to climate shocks and supply chain failures. A national strategy with long-term targets The UAE’s arid climate, thin arable land, and limited water supply make domestic food production alone an unrealistic…
Searches for accommodation in Makkah up 20.67% and in Madinah up 25.16% compared to Ramadan 2025, with mobile bookings accounting for 76% of all reservations Travel data from Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, shows a clear rise in travel activity among Saudi Arabia residents during Ramadan 2026. Searches for accommodation in Makkah have increased by 20.67% year on year, while searches in Madinah are up 25.16% compared to the same period in 2025. Demand peaks during the second half of the holy month. Umrah remains the primary reason for travel during Ramadan,…
Suitable for families and first-time snorkellers, the excursion runs three times a week from USD 120 per person, with 25% off for guests under 12 InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, located on the southern tip of Raa Atoll, has introduced a guided nurse shark snorkelling excursion for guests. Led by the resort’s marine team, the experience takes place in the resort’s lagoon and gives guests the chance to observe nurse sharks in their natural environment in a responsible and structured setting. The excursion runs every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4 PM to 5 PM. Each session begins with a safety…
Rohini at Mövenpick JLT is marking the festival of Holi with a limited-time drinks menu running from 2nd to 8th March. Called Rang, Ras aur Thandai Holi, the menu takes the traditional thandai as its starting point and develops it into a set of contemporary drinks that sit comfortably within Rohini’s modern Indian dining offer. The menu draws on familiar festive flavours while introducing updated combinations that reflect current tastes. The thandai format is kept intact but reworked with lighter, fresher profiles designed to appeal to Dubai diners looking for something seasonal and a little different. Two flavour directions are…
Daily breakfast, butler service, water sports, and yoga included, with visiting winemaker dinners and wellness sessions during the Eid period JA Manafaru, located in the Maldives’ Haa Alifu Atoll, is offering a Stay 5 Nights, Pay 4 package for guests travelling over the Eid al-Fitr break. The offer includes one complimentary night alongside a range of benefits covering daily breakfast, personal butler service, non-motorised water sports, and group yoga sessions. Visiting culinary and wellness specialists will also be in residence on the island throughout the Eid period. The resort sits in the Haa Alifu Atoll and is a short flight…
Dubai Calendar, the city’s official events listings platform, has published its schedule for March 2026. The programme covers a wide range of events across the month, including Ramadan gatherings, Eid celebrations, live concerts, theatrical performances, and the Dubai World Cup. The schedule caters to both residents and visitors looking to plan their time in the city during March. COMMUNITY Season of Wulfa Ramadan Street Food Festival Hai Ramadan Eid Al Fitr LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Echoes of Time: IBN Arabi by the UAE National Orchestra Le Prenom The Laughter Factory – March Arabic Classics by Firdaus Orchestra Svetlana Zakharova – Gabrielle Chanel…
Saskia Evraert joins as Hotel Manager of JA Palm Tree Court, Natalia Gecziova as Hotel Manager of JA Lake View Hotel, and Joao Garcia as Executive Chef of JA Beach Hotel and JA Palm Tree Court JA The Resort, Jebel Ali Beach has made three senior appointments across its properties. Saskia Evraert takes on the role of Hotel Manager at JA Palm Tree Court, Natalia Gecziova joins as Hotel Manager at JA Lake View Hotel, and Joao Garcia becomes Executive Chef at both JA Beach Hotel and JA Palm Tree Court. JA Resorts and Hotels has operated for more than…
Karak, light bites, live music, and storytelling at Hikaya Restaurant every Friday and Saturday from 6th to 21st March JA Hatta Fort Hotel and Project Chaiwala are joining forces this Ramadan to host a series of bonfire evenings at Hikaya Restaurant, set against the Hajar Mountains in Hatta. Running every Friday and Saturday from 6th to 21st March, the evenings take place from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and are open to all guests at no entry cost. The collaboration builds on an earlier partnership that began at JA Lake View Hotel with a co-branded chai cart. At JA Hatta Fort Hotel,…
Discounted wellness programmes and an Eid brunch available across two resort settings on Qatar’s northern coast Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is offering Eid al-Fitr retreat packages across its two properties, Zulal Discovery and Zulal Serenity, as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close. Zulal Discovery caters to families, while Zulal Serenity is an adults-only setting. Guests can book the Full Retreat Programme at 35% off or the Explore Programme at 25% off during the Eid period. On the first day of Eid, the resort will host a Nourishing Wellness Eid Brunch from 12:00 to 15:30. The brunch…