Abdul Jabbar

There is a particular moment in April when villa life in Dubai quietly shifts. The evenings that were perfect for outdoor dining start to feel warmer. The garden that got so much use through the winter months begins to see less traffic. And somewhere in the back of the mind, the thought surfaces: summer is

There is a rhythm to life in Dubai that takes a season or two to recognize. Around April, something shifts. School terms enter their final stretch. Work projects get wrapped up or handed over. Group chats start filling up with flight times and summer plans. And slowly, steadily, a significant portion of the city begins

There is a particular feeling that settles in the morning after a big celebration. The guests have gone home. The dining table is still pulled out from the wall. There are extra chairs stacked in the hallway, leftover food in the fridge, and gift bags sitting on every surface you can find. The home that

Eid in Dubai is vibrant, generous, and deeply social. Homes fill with extended family, friends, neighbours, and visiting relatives. Dining tables expand, majlis areas become central gathering points, and living rooms transform into hospitality spaces for long afternoons and late evenings. Yet for many residents across Dubai, preparing for Eid comes with a familiar challenge: