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The Old Souk in Dubai, also called the Textile Souk, is a historic market in Bur Dubai where lanes shaded by wooden beams brim with fabrics, spices, souvenirs, and scents. This guide covers what to buy, where it is, how to get there, the opening hours, and insider tips so you can shop smart and soak up Old Dubais charm in one visit.

Comparing Arabian Ranches vs Mudon for villa living in Dubai? This guide breaks down location, lifestyle, prices, rents, and ROI so you can quickly decide whether to buy or rent in these family-focused communities.

Staying out of debt in the UAE starts with a clear plan: understand your legal debt limits, budget realistically, and automate savings before you spend. This guide covers proven, UAE-specific strategies expats and residents can use to build resilience, cut unnecessary costs, and deal with lenders early—so you protect your credit score and peace of mind.

Hunting for the biggest art moments in Dubai this year? From neighborhood festivals to global fairs, 2026 is stacked with unmissable shows, installations, and collector-friendly markets. Use this guide to plan the most popular Dubai art events and exhibitions, plus the galleries shaping the city’s creative scene.

From Dubai Shopping Festival to Black Friday and year-end clearances, 2026 is packed with citywide discounts, cultural celebrations, and limited-time deals. Use this guide to plan your shopping around the biggest sales and offers in Dubai 2026, including DSF, Ramadan and Eid promotions, Dubai Summer Surprises, and more.

Plan your long weekends early with this UAE public holiday calendar for 2026. See the full list of confirmed observances, predicted dates for Islamic holidays, and how the new flexible holiday rules can create extra days off.

A fresh leak sourced from Lenovo’s SmartFind and compiled by veteran leaker Evan Blass appears to outline Motorola’s 2026 smartphone roadmap, including three Razr foldables, a new Signature flagship, and refreshed Moto G series staples. Here’s what the leak suggests, what’s still unknown, and what it could mean for buyers in 2026.

A wild new leak claims Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 could weigh just 150g and the Z Fold 8 around 200g. Here’s why that sounds exciting, what’s plausible, and what skeptics—like Ice Universe—are saying about a more realistic 180g Flip instead.

The foldable iPhone is widely rumored for 2026, and it will likely be stunning on a technical level—yet underwhelming for most buyers. Here’s why the first iPhone Fold could mirror the Apple Vision Pro: a dazzling, over-engineered marvel that commands attention, headlines, and a sky-high price, but struggles to justify itself for the everyday iPhone user.

A trusted tipster has outlined 10 major upgrades coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, from a more efficient M14 OLED display and an integrated privacy screen to faster 60W charging, wider camera apertures, and a thinner design. If these changes land, Samsung’s next Ultra could set the pace for 2026’s top Android flagships.

Plan your year with the best annual events in Sharjah in 2026. From dazzling light shows to world-class art, literature, heritage and family fun, this guide highlights key dates, venues and insider tips so you can make the most of the Cultural Capital of the Arab World.

Dubai flips the winter script: while many destinations are too cold for the water, Dubai stays comfortably warm—making it the perfect season for floating activities. From giant inflatable parks and sunrise sea sessions to high-adrenaline rides above the waves, here are seven must-try floating experiences to add to your Dubai 2026 itinerary.