Algeria Ties Ending, Ruler Visiting A School & A Smell Across The City 🤔

It’s Friday, but it’s also September 11. While this tragedy is not related to the region, it’s still important to remember the lives lost as a whole 🙏

NEWS

The Lovin’ Dubai Awards: Meet The Pillar Of Culture Nominees

• Dubai is a melting pot of global energy, but its true magic lies in its deep roots, rich heritage, and vibrant local identity.

• Behind the viral moments and everyday magic are community champions who dedicate their platforms to celebrating Emirati culture, challenging stereotypes, and bringing people closer to the heart of the UAE.

• For The Lovin’ Dubai Awards 2026, we’re honouring these cultural legends with the Lovin’ Pillar of Culture category

• This award recognises the content creators, storytellers, and cultural guides whose passion, humour, and authentic voices keep the spirit and traditions of the UAE alive for everyone living in and visiting the city.

• Read their stories hereeee!

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• Algeria has announced it is severing diplomatic relations with the UAE, while the MOFA says it hopes the decision will be temporary and that ties between the two peoples can be preserved 🇦🇪🇩🇿⁠

• The Ruler of Dubai visited a school in Dubai, and it was the cutest interaction with the students 🥹

• Dubai Airport shared the impact faced during regional tensions ✈️

• Residents have been reporting a foul odour across different areas in Dubai 🤢⁠⁠

• Ronaldinho being spotted on a Dubai beach playing footvolley is literally becoming a regular weekday occurrence at this point! ⚽️⁠

• New research from St James’s Place found that 44% of affluent UAE residents now expect to retire here, while more than half say they’ve already stayed longer than they originally planned.⁠

The Lovin Dubai awards celebrate the people, businesses, and initiatives making a positive impact across our communities.

From community champions and cultural trailblazers to innovative brands and inspiring leaders, the awards recognise those shaping the future through purpose, passion, and action. This isn't about likes or followers; it's about honouring those who quietly shape the very soul of Dubai.

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UPCOMING EVENTSSSSS

• Russian music star JONY is heading to Coca-Cola Arena on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for a highly anticipated solo concert 🙌

• Middle East Film & Comic Con is returning to Abu Dhabi from September 11-13, and if you’ve ever spent hours debating superheroes, binge-watching anime, collecting figurines, perfecting a cosplay look, or simply getting excited when a familiar face pops up on a big screen, this is your kind of weekend 🕺⁠

COMMTEXT

👀 Out of Commtext

DJ Darryl Rees.. you could’ve warned us 😂

MERCH

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• Soft fabrics, simple designs, big Lovin’ energy. Community-approved.
  This is your cosy era, shop now.

VIDS

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