An Invitation From Sheikh Hamdan, Travel Bans & Weekend Ideas 💡

Today’s one of the most Friday-feeling Fridays… ENJOY IT! 🥳

NEWS

“It’ll Make Me Very Happy To See You In Dubai”: HH Sheikh Hamdan Left The Cutest Message For A Kid Hoping To Visit The City

• It all started with a video by Kenyan creator Maria Nyambane, showing a very emotional (and very relatable) situation. Her son Milan was in tears, explaining how badly he wanted to visit Dubai… a place he adorably described as a “planet.” 🌏

• Instead of brushing it off, his mum handled it like a pro. She reassured him again and again, promising she’d work hard to make that trip happen.

• “I will work so so so hard to get money to take you to Dubai,” she told him, gently asking him to breathe through the moment.

• As the video continues, she keeps the promise going, telling Milan she will find a way and they will go to Dubai.

• The video was already making people emotional online… and then Fazza stepped in. After reposting the clip, he left a message that instantly took the moment to another level: “It will make me very happy to see you in Dubai, hopefully very soon.” 🥹💝

LOVIN WEEKEND

Dubai Weekend Guide: Wear Your Prada’s, Grab A Free Matcha & Bid Goodbye To Some Of The Iconic Seasons

• 14. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is turning SocialBee Terrace into a community space for Paws for a Cause 🐾

• 13. Book a free glow-up moment at Charlotte Tilbury until May 13 💄

• 12. Your evenings are about to get booked for cricket season, cus Charlie’s Pub is turning every match into a full-on social hangout.

• 11. Global Village re-opened… BUT not for long enough, cus they’ll be closing their doors this month 10th!

• 10. Get a FREE matcha from Julith x Oatly this Saturday 🍵

• 9. Al Jaddaf Rotana is keeping things simple and very watchable at The List Bar this cricket season, so you can catch Super 8 to IPL nights 🏏

• There are a couple more plans you need to secureeee (click hereee 👀)

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• The UAE announced a travel ban for Emiratis to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq amid ongoing regional developments.

• Happy birthday baby Mahra 🥹💗 From your first steps to now… TIME FLIES! 🥳🥳

• Apology for the noise… and an invite to the wedding? 🥹💍 This is what sweet community moments look like 💌

• UAE-based Filipinos dealing with financial issues due to the Iran attacks are being offered aid!

• A herd of camels took over the roads this morning 🐪⁠

CYCLE AND WIN!

Pedals, Prizes And Pure Adrenaline: The Positive Spirit Race Challenge Is Back! 🚴🏻‍♀️

• If you thought cycling events couldn’t get any more electric… think again. The Positive Spirit Race Challenge is officially back, and this time it’s bringing even more speed, strategy, and serious prize money along for the ride! 💸

• Set your calendars for Saturday, May 9, 2026, because the iconic Dubai Autodrome is about to transform into a high-adrenaline battleground for cyclists of all levels! 🙌

• Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just testing your racing legs, this Criterium Race is open to everyone ready to take on the challenge. And yes, the stakes are VERY real!!! 👀

• We’re talking a massive AED 90,000 prize pool for the top 3 in Adult Open Overall, Emirati, and Age Group categories + youth riders aren’t left out, with podium winners scoring some seriously valuable vouchers 🙌

• CHECK OUT MORE DEETS ON THE RACE HEREEE ✨

FOR THE LOVE OF GIFTS

Jo Malone London Is Celebrating Teachers Across The UAE With A Thoughtful “Just Because” Gifting Experience

There’s something undeniably special about a gift given for no reason at all… and that’s exactly the idea behind what Jo Malone London is doing this month 🎁

To celebrate the incredible impact teachers have every single day, the brand is rolling out a feel-good, “Just Because” initiative across the UAE, and honestly, it’s the kind of wholesome moment we love to see.

Throughout May, teachers are invited in-store to enjoy a complimentary ✨Hand & Arm Massage✨ (yes, please) along with a personalised scent discovery experience to find their signature fragrance.

And it’s not just for teachers… families can get involved too 💝 Parents and kids can head into stores to create personalised “Just Because” cards, adding a heartfelt, handmade touch to their gifts.

To make it even sweeter, selected stores will be hosting special launch moments with signature Jo Malone London touches. Plus, anyone purchasing a gift for a teacher, or teachers treating themselves (as they absolutely should), will receive a scented deluxe mini 🤍

🗓️ When? May 1 – May 31 (kickoff event on Friday, May 1)
📍 Where? Selected Jo Malone London stores across the UAE

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT

• The Palm’s most iconic Nikkei hotspot, Above Eleven Dubai, is officially back in action on May 1st & it’s coming through with a serious glow-up ✨⁠

🛍️ DEALS WORTH GRABBING

• Up to 10% cashback on your Noon orders

• Namshi’s code will give you 10% off

• Save big on your favourite splurges at Max Fashion

• Score massive savings Ted Baker

COMMTEXT

👀 Out of Commtext

Noura’s onto something here… 😂

MERCH

🛒 We have merch!

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

VIDS

🎥 Daily Dose of The Lovin Dubai Show