UMMM, did you hear? 👀 The LOVIN’ DUBAI AWARDS 2026 VOTES ARE EXTENDED!!

Some of Dubai’s favourite people, places and local legends are up across multiple categories, and now it’s your turn to show them some love and give them the recognition they deserve. YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 5!

So don’t just scroll past… GO DROP YOUR VOTES!!! ❤️

NEWS

flydubai Update: Crown Prince Visits Pilot Smith Who Was Attacked By Co-Pilot In A Terror Act

• UAE investigations have uncovered details about the recent incident aboard a Flydubai flight. It has been confirmed that the co-pilot planned a terror act and attacked the pilot with a crash axe during flight FZ1073 🛬

• Captain Smit Machchhar, the seasoned Flydubai pilot, shared his side of the story of courage during the cockpit altercation. While recovering at a UAE hospital, he recounted how despite his injuries, wanted to ensure the safety of 173 passengers. 🫡

• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Saturday offered the nation’s ‘full appreciation and praise’ to hero flydubai pilot, Capt Smit Machchhar, during a hospital visit. ❤️‍🩹

• Continue reading updates on the incident here…

WEEKEND GUIDE

Dubai Weekend Guide: K-Pop, Horse Yoga, Art Exhibitions & A Beach Party 💃🏻

• Guys, it’s the weekend. Staying home, ordering food and enjoying your own company? LOVE that for you. 😌

• But if you feel like getting out, meeting people, seeing something new or simply making a little memory, Dubai has plenty happening.

• From K-Pop and beach parties to art, food, creative workshops and yoga with horses, here are 10 things worth checking out this weekend 🌟

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• Everyone is heading outside as winter finally arrives in the UAE! ⛄ ⁠

• 🚨Attorney-General of the UAE, said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act..

• flydubai pilot Captain Smit opens up about the terror act incident.

• You know the squishy trend…but did you know about its safety concerns? 👀

• The love this nation has for its people is UNMATCHED 🙌❤️⁠

SURPRISEEEE! 🥳

• SAVA, backed by Majid Al Futtaim, a leading pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is officially one year old and is marking its first year across all seven emirates with a full month of deals, store activities, and surprise gifts 🥳

Voting For The Lovin’ Dubai Awards 2026 Has Officially Been Extended!

If you’ve been fiercely debating with your friends over who actually deserves the crown at The Lovin’ Dubai Awards 2026, we have some incredible news:you’ve just been granted extra time to prove your point.

Response from the city has been so overwhelming that voting for this year’s awards has been officially extended to October 5th!

Ready to make your voice heard? Head over to the Lovin’ Dubai website or click the link in our social bios to lock in your votes right now!

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COMMTEXT

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MERCH

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• Soft fabrics, simple designs, big Lovin’ energy. Community-approved.
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