The world’s largest airline is delaying its return to this popular travel destination until next year. With persisting conflict in the Middle East, United Airlines, among others, suspended flights to Dubai International Airport back in February. United has now revealed it will not resume direct flights to the popular destination until at least March 2027. … Read more
Shake Shack is not leaving the Dubai chocolate trend in 2025. The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake has returned to the chain restaurant’s menus nationwide for a limited time, with Shake Shack posting on Instagram that “your summer fling is back” and is “turning heads,” referencing the hit show “Love Island.” The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake … Read more
Judith Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, had been stranded in Dubai for the last few days on a business trip while her husband, Doug, prepared for emergency heart surgery back home. She’d been desperately trying to get out of the Middle East amid the Iran operation. “My husband went to the ER Monday with back pain and was diagnosed … Read more
Matcha ado about nothing. Starbucks is kicking off the new year with its winter menu, which officially arrived at coffeehouses on Jan. 6. Say goodbye to the Creme Brulée Latte and other holiday delicacies and hello to flavors of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate. The winter menu will see the return of fan-favorites as well … Read more
Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement seems to have put down roots and is spreading at a brisk clip. The sweet flavors and thick texture that have made Dubai chocolate bars a hit are … Read more
Welcome to the party. The daughter of Dubai’s ruler is engaged to rapper French Montana — one year after she abruptly announced her divorce from her first husband and accused him of being “occupied with other companions.” The Moroccan-American rapper proposed to Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 31, during Paris Fashion Week … Read more
What will soon be considered the world’s tallest hotel is planned to open later this year as construction nears completion. The Ciel in Dubai will be as luxurious and breathtaking as one would imagine. Once built, it’ll reach over 1,197 feet high and have 1,004 rooms, including 147 suites, across 82 floors, according to the … Read more
AI is cooking up something delicious. WOOHOO, a restaurant opening in central Dubai later in September 2025, has been built on just one principle — “dining in the future,” as the operation’s leaders put it. Chef Aiman, a large language model (LLM) specifically trained for culinary environments, will take point on developing a menu, deciding … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers are in for a sweet treat. The grocery store chain is hopping on the Dubai chocolate trend, putting the pistachio-infused chocolate bars on their shelves — and the price tag for the viral sensation is on the low end. In a Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s employee revealed that the chocolate will … Read more
They can get it for you wholesale. Dubai chocolate, the pricey Middle Eastern-inspired dessert that’s been melting hearts and minds worldwide, has landed at Costco in a chilling new twist — as a pistachio-packed ice cream bar. Forget basic drumsticks. This is dessert with a passport. The sweet treat — which made a splashy debut at … Read more
It’s not sundae — it’s one day. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. What’s the inside scoop? Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. Ghirardelli The shop at the Empire State Building will begin … Read more
Shake Shack’s just released Dubai Chocolate Shake is the year’s junk-food superstar. I found it shockingly good, despite my distaste for the endless hype around Dubai chocolate. It’s worth its $9.24 price tag and 1,080 calories. I was ready to hate on the shake, which is inspired by the viral pistachio cream-and-pastry filled chocolate bars … Read more
Actress Lindsay Lohan is a masterful holiday comedy star, but don’t underestimate how seriously she takes Christmas. Especially now that she’s a mom. “I’m very nerdy when it comes to wrapping presents,” admits Lohan, via Zoom from her home in Dubai. “I love the art of wrapping. I will wrap any of my friends’ presents … Read more
The United Arab Emirate of Dubai is forever making headlines for its hyperbolic endeavors: the world’s tallest skyscraper, the first indoor ski slope in the Middle East, the region’s largest mall. In this desert city — one of the fastest-growing in the world, where 88% of the population is foreign-born — the conventional wisdom has … Read more
She’s making scents of her divorce. Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched a new fragrance named “Divorce” eight weeks after her split from her husband, who she alleged was “occupied with other companions.” The radical royal, 30, unveiled the perfume in an Instagram post on Monday, which quickly racked … Read more
This confection is raising the bar. Thought going all the way to the store for candy was extreme? Chocoholics are traveling across the world to get their paws on a special bar that’s only available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “This is worth every bit of the hype and is still getting,” gushed one satisfied … Read more
The world was shocked by the record-breaking rainfall in Dubai last month. The desert city was inundated with more rain in a few days than typically falls in an entire year, killing at least 20 people across the United Arab Emirates and neighboring Oman. It was also surprising that many blamed the downpour on something … Read more
A mom-to-be has claimed she will be turning to Ozempic to get rid of her pregnancy weight after she gained 18 kilos (39.6 pounds) over the last few months. Linda Andrade, an American housewife married to a millionaire in Dubai, shared the admission to her TikTok channel @lionlindaa this week. She also claimed she “doesn’t care” about the potential … Read more
He started beef by serving beef. Celebrity steak chef Salt Bae has sparked fury for posting a $108,500 receipt for a single meal at his Dubai restaurant last week. “Money comes money goes,” the 40-year-old Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, penned on Instagram to his nearly 54 million followers. Critics argue that the lengthy bill … Read more
Time to book that trip! The list of the world’s top travel destinations for 2024 has been revealed by TripAdvisor. The premier locale for the third year running was Dubai, which “mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment,” according to TripAdvisor. Travelers specifically noted that the City of Gold is a … Read more