🚘Free Parking Hours, Weekend Events In Town & Unfair School Charges 👀

Keeping it sweet and short: A lot of fun stuff happening in town, so read along to get a quickkkk run through the imp bits 👀👇

NEWS

Catch Ali Zafar Perform At The Opening Ceremony Of The International League T20 On Eid-Al-Etihad 🎤

  • Here are your Eid-al-Etihad cricket plans all sorted out for you. DP World’s International League T20 is back with a blockbuster fourth season! 🙌

  • The six-team, 34-match much-awaited tournament will begin on the UAE National Day, Tuesday, 2 December, and conclude on Sunday, 4 January 2026 🗓️

  • But here's the even more exciting bitttt! The biggest T20 cricket league in the Gulf region is gearing up for an exciting start with world renowned singer Ali Zafar set to spearhead the opening-day celebrations! 🎶

  • Make your way to the iconic Dubai International stadium to experience a glittery opening at 6:00pm full of exciting Eid-Al-Etihad themed fireworks 🎇

  • Tickets can be purchased on tickets.ilt20.ae or in-person at Virgin Megastores 🎫

  • And Ali Zafar seems to be as excited to as you are to see him. He said, “I look forward to welcoming my fans and performing their favourite songs” ❤️

WEEKEND HOTLIST

Your Ultimate National Day Weekend Guide: 12 Ways To Celebrate The Long Holiday! 🥳

  • Some of the best memories Dubai residents hold onto are the long holidays, esp around the National Day. Families take a break, kids set aside school works, friends are finally off the work schedule and can actually meet up! Phew. 😮‍💨

  • It’s the weekend everyone’s been looking forward to and it’s almooooost here. Counting down hours, for sure 🕐

  • 12. Start with a sweet note with the National Day complimentary Tartlet at Novikov: Pop in for a coffee and you’ll get a complimentary tartlet. Not a bad way to mark the day, eh? 👀

  • 11. Revisit nostalgia at the Jumeirah Heritage Club pop-up at Dubai Design District: Swing by The Jumeirah Heritage Club pop-up at Dubai Design District and take a trip down the nostalgia lane ❤️

  • 10. Eat your heart out at the reimagined Sucre Brasserie is now open in DIFC: The new à la carte menu celebrates bold, sunny flavours with dishes designed for sharing 🍛

  • 9. Take in the beauty of the Flag Garden: Catch one of Dubai’s most striking seasonal sights this year – the UAE Flag Garden at Umm Suqeim Beach 🇦🇪

  • 8. Watch the sky light up for Eid Al Etihad: Look up with pride this National Day! Dubai’s skies are about to light up for Eid Al Etihad as usual, and this year’s going to be beautiful as always (if not more) 🎇

  • Read up about the TOP 7 HERE!

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

BUZZING NEWS!
  • Grab A Free Ticket To The World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference! 
    The World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference is returning to Abu Dhabi this December & it’s going to be nothing short of epicPsst! Lovin has partnered with Bitcoin MENA to bring you an exclusive offer, we are giving away 100 free tickets with code LOVIN100 to the first people that claim!! 🙌

  • Sabalenka Vs Kyrgios: The Battle Of The Sexes Lands In Dubai
    Dubai is gearing up for one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year. On Dec 28, 2025, the Coca-Cola Arena will host Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown, a one-night-only cultural moment where two of tennis’s most electrifying stars, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, go head-to-head in a global showdown!

  • Al Safadi Celebrates 25 Years In the UAE With A MAJOR New Chapter!
    Al Safadi just hit a huge milestone… 25 years of serving Lebanese food loved across the UAE! And to mark the moment, the brand has officially launched Al Safadi Hospitality, a new umbrella that brings all their concepts, ideas, and big future plans under one home. From one family restaurant to a full hospitality group ❤️

  • Circle Mall Is Leveling Up: New Brands, New Deals, New Fun!
    If you’re in Dubai (or more specifically, if you’re part of the ever-growing JVC fam), you’ve definitely felt the buzz around Circle Mall lately. And guess what? The buzz is about to get LOUDER because Circle Mall is having a major glow-up with a whole new lineup of stores, cafés, and foodie hotspots 😍🙌

Karan Aujla Is Bringing A MASSIVE One-Night-Only Show To Abu Dhabi!

Punjabi pop superstar Karan Aujla is coming to Abu Dhabi, and he’s bringing along his BIGGEST Middle East tour. Catch him live for one night only at Etihad Park, Yas Island on Saturday, 29 November… it’s happening REAL soon ‼️

Fresh off his record-breaking It Was All A Dream World Tour, Aujla has already electrified crowds across India, Canada, the UK, the US and New Zealand. Now he’s kicking off his Iconic P-Pop Culture Tour right here in the UAE with a massive open-air concert set to welcome over 30,000 fans 🙌

Expect a night packed with chart-toppers, insane energy, world-class production and those signature Aujla vibes that turn every show into a full-blown celebration. And knowing him… don’t be surprised if a few special guests show up too. 👀

Cherry on the top: 
For the most dedicated fans, the P-Pop Super Fan Pit gets you closer than ever:

  • Starting at AED 1,495

  • Dedicated Fan Pit entry

  • Premium up-close viewing

  • Exclusive official merch package

  • Extremely limited capacity

📞 For bookings: +971 54 757 0036
📍 Etihad Park, Yas Island
📅 Saturday, Nov 29 

🎟 Tickets are disappearing by the minute. If you want in, now is the time to lock your spot on Platinumlist.

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final Is Almost HEREEEE!

The Championship-deciding Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council lands at Mina Zayed on 29–30 November, and it’s all ON THE LINE. Will Spain defend the title, or will New Zealand, Australia, or Emirates GBR take the crown?

Expect two days of high-speed racing, electric energy, and 12 teams battling at over 100 km/h for the US $2 million prize.

🎤 Olly Murs Live on Saturday + DJ Mark Wright on Sunday
Global pop star Olly Murs headlines Après-Sail presented by Mastercard on Saturday night (Nov 29) right after racing, performing hits from his new album Knees Up.

On Sunday (Nov 30), DJ Mark Wright takes over to close the whole show.

Waterfront Premium Lounge x Nobu by the Beach is sold out!
Waterfront Grandstand tickets are still available.

🔥 Don’t Miss Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Weekend of Sport + Entertainment
Racing, performances, roaming entertainment, and F50 fly-bys just metres from shore.

Secure the best views now!

COMMTEXT

👀 Out of Commtext

The weekend’s finallyyyyy hereee!!! Whoop whoop! 🥳🥳🥳

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