Dubai has always been associated with ambitiousness. It has transformed from being an outpost to being a global hub in terms of business, tourism, and technological advancements. This change is brought about by Dubai’s Economic Agenda-D33, which seeks to grow Dubai’s economy two-fold and make Dubai one of the top three global cities.

A hotel room game night only feels cheesy when it is unplanned chaos. You know the feeling. Everyone is tired, there are a handful of activities that have been suggested, but none that have achieved unanimous appeal, and the predominant activity of the night is turning to listless scrolling on phones. That’s not a great way to spend your vacation time.

With 227 private schools offering 17 different curricula to nearly 390,000 students, one of the most consequential decisions a family makes in Dubai is not just which school to choose, but where to live. The emirate does not operate a formal catchment area system, meaning a child can technically attend any school regardless of address. In practice, the morning commute shapes daily life to such a degree that most families effectively choose their neighbourhood based on school proximity.

Dubai is one of the most international cities in the world, with residents and visitors coming from many different countries. People living in the city often continue following sports leagues, games, and entertainment from their home regions.