Visitors were welcomed to the official opening of Expo City Dubai on October 1, enjoying a reunion with some of their favourite attractions one year since the start of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo City Dubai’s $32.67 (Dh120) one-day Attractions Pass gives entry to the Vision Pavilion, the Women’s Pavilions, Alif and Terra, which are open daily from 10am to 6pm, with more pavilions to be added as they open. Visitors can also buy tickets to the Garden in the Sky observation tower and enjoy free daily access to the Surreal water feature and Al Wasl Plaza.

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Garden “Artfully Autumn” display welcomes guests to Paradise, Nevada with dramatic sculptural pieces and an abundance of fall floral, foliage and pumpkins. Open through November 12, this season’s masterpiece was envisioned by designer Ed Libby and Bellagio’s Horticulture team. The experience pays homage to modern architecture and artists such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Louis Comfort Tiffany, incorporating reverence to their designs in unexpected and imaginative ways.

The best kept secret for picture-perfect hands and feet has opened at Jumeirah Muscat Bay. Taking wellness in the Sultanate to the next level, Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez is the epitome of foot and hand care. Combining unique treatment concepts developed by experts in the French medical pedicure field with specialised, innovative products specially created in collaboration with cosmetologists and formulated using responsibly sourced natural ingredients, powerful plant extracts and essential oils.

LEGOLAND Dubai Resort has just announced the names of the four new Junior Reporters that won a golden opportunity to become real reporters for 12 months starting October 2022 to September 2023. Omar Alshamsi, Haya Abdelrahman, Kiaan Ruthia and Nour Yildiz Abdellaoui have been selected from more than 60 applications from young UAE residents representing 10 nationalities in the country, as the new LEGOLAND Dubai Resort Junior Reporters.

The Board of Directors of Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail, the developer and operator of the Oman national Rail Network, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, held its inaugural meeting in Dubai, two days after signing an agreement to form the company. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Oman. The Board members commended the two countries’ leaderships for their unwavering backing and strategic vision in expanding opportunities for cooperation and joint action.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi invited guests to discover a repertoire of international flavours, in partnership with award-winning chefs. Chef Antonio Guida partnered with Chef Riccardo Gaspari to celebrate the best of Italian cuisine and showcased a sustainable culinary experience at Talea. Chef Hemant Oberoi hosted a unique collaboration with master Chef Vijay Sahi from Oberoi Hotels & Resorts to create an exquisite journey with distinct Indian flavours at Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi.

Etihad Airways has been awarded Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The accolade recognises the care and attention to detail the airline’s teams give to customers’ needs throughout their journeys.

Al Qana, the lively social dining, and entertainment destination in the heart of Abu Dhabi, hosted a grand opening ceremony of Cinemacity Al Qana on Sept 25, 2022, premiering the most-awaited Arabic film “Al Hayba The Movie” in the presence of key officials, developers, director, and film’s stars.