Ramadan Fasting Hours Will Be Shorter This Year In The UAE 🌙

Happy Wednesday! Ramadan is fast approaching so it’s time to talk fasting (and it’s shorter hours) queue the mini celebration!

NEWS

Ramadan Fasting Hours Will Be Shorter This Year In The UAE 🌙

• The crescent moon for Shaaban was spotted on January 31, which means Ramadan in the UAE is likely to kick off on March 1—though it’s all down to the final moon sighting 🌘

• Fasting hours this Ramadan are shorter! 🙌

• On the first day, fasting will last 12 hours and 58 minutes, while the last day will stretch to 13 hours and 41 minutes. That’s a big difference compared to last year when fasting lasted over 14 to 15 hours ⏰

NEWS

Mall Of The Emirates Visitors Must Pay Parking Within 3 Days Or Face A Fine 🅿️

• The tickets and barriers have been removed from the Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Deira. That doesn’t mean parking will be free, though! 🥲

• Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Deira implemented barrierless parking. Here’s how you’ll be charged… 💸

• Once you park and exceed 4 hours at MOE (or 3 hours at City Centre Deira), you’ll receive an SMS with a payment link that must be settled within 3 days.

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• Residents from countries like UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait can now perform Umrah using a transit visa or tourist visa👏🏼

• HH Sheikh Hamdan announced the development of the world's tallest wellbeing resort in Dubai 😍

• MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev now has an Emirati passport! 😳

• Kris and Brianna Fade threw the slightest shade at Kanye West and Bianca and her Grammy (transparent) outfits 👀

Al Hosn Festival A Living Expression Of Abu Dhabi’s Culture

The Al Hosn Festival is back and better than ever! 😍 From 25 January to 9 February 2025, Abu Dhabi’s annual cultural celebration takes over the iconic Al Hosn site, offering a rich mix of Emirati traditions, food, music, and immersive experiences.

The event will feature local performers, crafts, workshops, and culinary delights that celebrate the heritage of the UAE. Don’t miss the Makers Space, which will take you through the desert, oasis, and travel stop environments, highlighting how creativity and resourcefulness shaped the Emirati way of life.🇦🇪

With tickets starting at just AED 35, it's an unmissable chance to dive deep into the culture and history of Abu Dhabi. Whether you're a local or visiting, this is one event you won't want to miss! ✨

EAT, DRIFT, LOVE

• If you’re planning an epic treat this Valentine’s , then you NEED to check out the Renaissance Business Bay Hotel. It’s the ultimate getaway just MINUTES away from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall 💕

• The Emirates Drift Championship 2025 is speeding toward its most intense round yet, and you do not want to miss this high-octane action. Round 4 is set to bring the best of the best to the track, and it’s coming live on Smashi TV on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 5 PM… all happening at Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island Abu Dhabi 🏁

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