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Anna Olson: baking brilliance on Festival of Cake's centre stage

From award-winning pastry chef to global TV personality, Anna brings her passion, creativity and baking wisdom to every kitchen she enters

Lyndsey Steven Oct 30, 2025
  • The Roots
  • The Roots

Chef Zoya Umran: the artist who turns cakes into stories

Edible art celebrating life's sweetest moments

Lyndsey Steven Oct 30, 2025
  • The Roots
  • The Roots

Dr Susanne Ng: the scientist who makes cakes come alive

From scientist to pastry pioneer, Susanne has redefined chiffon and roll cakes into whimsical 3D masterpieces loved around the world.

Lyndsey Steven Oct 30, 2025
  • The Roots
  • The Roots

Markus Bohr: Harrods' pastry visionary at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake

From redefining the legendary Harrods Food Halls to setting pastry standards across five continents, Markus Bohr brings global flair, innovation and luxury to Dubai

Lyndsey Steven Oct 30, 2025
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Flavour, family and fearless creativity with Chef Sarah Alsughayer

From her Abu Dhabi kitchen to TV screens and regional collaborations, Sarah Alsughayer has fast become one of the UAE’s most exciting culinary voices.

Lyndsey Steven Oct 30, 2025
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Worms: the underground heroes of a greener planet

Why every city needs a worm farm?

Phil Dunn Oct 20, 2025
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Nouel Catis: the talent behind Dubai’s sweetest sensation

From viral fame with Dubai Chocolate to redefining Middle Eastern desserts, Nouel Catis is the visionary chef bringing bold creativity and storytelling to every plate.

Lyndsey Steven Oct 16, 2025
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UAE Flag Day, when everyone lines up behind the nation's flag

Each year on 3 November the United Arab Emirates marks Flag Day - a celebration of unity, pride and gratitude to the nation’s founding leaders.

Omar Ibrahim Oct 10, 2025
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Buzzworthy neighbours: the mighty wildlife making a big impact

They’re tiny, tireless and running the show. Meet them up close in Expo City’s buzzing Pollinator Garden

Georgina Pereira Oct 10, 2025
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The power of a clear mind: a reflection for World Mental Health Day

Omar Ibrahim Oct 10, 2025
  • Healthy Living
  • Healthy Living

Green spaces: nature’s secret therapy

Some of the world’s most forward-thinking urban centres are proving that the real building blocks of tomorrow’s cities might not be steel or stone, but trees.

Lyndsey Steven Oct 10, 2025
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Bronze, bold and built for the future: the secret stories beneath Al Wasl Plaza

When you step into Al Wasl Plaza, your eyes might go straight to the jaw-dropping dome above. But take a glance down and you’ll discover history in bronze, right beneath your feet.

Lyndsey Steven Oct 10, 2025
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Episode 3: How Dubai is redefining global aviation

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports for 18 years, has been at the heart of Dubai’s rise as a global aviation hub. Discover how he’s shaping the future of travel on the latest episode of *Blueprint*.

Oct 2, 2025
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Art in the city instalations

Explore 11 striking public artworks across Expo City Dubai – where contemporary ideas meet timeless inspiration.

Lyndsey Steven Sep 30, 2025
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Filmy evenings and full-on Bollywood feels

Saanjh Dubai brings the drama to Music Loves Company at Expo City Dubai – in the best way possible.

Sep 25, 2025
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Exploring Dubai’s eco-friendly architecture: top sustainable buildings

Architecture that dares, delivers… and cares

Lyndsey Steven Sep 25, 2025
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Episode 2: Shaping the future of cities - part 1

Explore the innovations, ideas and vision shaping tomorrow’s urban landscapes

Sep 23, 2025
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Your career comeback starts right here

Career breaks don’t have to stall your journey. The newly launched Return to Work Programme at the Women’s Pavilion equips women with the skills, confidence and networks to re-enter the workforce and thrive.

Sep 22, 2025
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Sipping the future: the Sabeel fountains of Expo City Dubai

A modern city rooted in tradition, artfully reimagining how we drink water

Lyndsey Steven Sep 22, 2025
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Why the way cities buy things could shape the future

It may not sound exciting, but procurement – how cities decide what to purchase and from whom – can fast-track innovation, support local communities and build a more sustainable future. At Expo City Dubai, we're already rewriting the rulebook.

Lyndsey Steven Sep 22, 2025
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5 forces shaping the future of the events industry

Defining the future of the events industry is not just about embracing change; it’s about steering it.

Lyndsey Steven Sep 19, 2025
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A Dubai guide to native pollinator gardening - even without a garden

A simple method: the 3 X 3 X 3 system, adapted for our desert home to design a pollinator garden with continuous blooms and minimal confusion

By Phil Dunn Sep 19, 2025
  • The Roots
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The man, the mic, the madness – meet Dylan from Music Loves Company’s Quizioke nights

Every Tuesday Quizioke turns trivia and karaoke into a full-blown entertainment mashup. Throw in a cheeky round of bingo and top-tier prizes and you’ve got Dubai’s most unmissable midweek night out

Sep 12, 2025
  • Cities in Action
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Goats: the ultimate low-tech, high-impact solution

Why every city needs a herd

Phil Dunn Sep 11, 2025
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The smart cities revolution

How IoT and AI are transforming urban life

Lyndsey Steven Sep 10, 2025
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Meet the Afrobeat alchemist at Music Loves Company

Award-winning Sudanese singer-songwriter, producer and composer Jindi is lighting up the stage at Music Loves Company at Expo City Dubai

Sep 9, 2025
  • Cities in Action
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Unlocking the free zone advantage

5 Reasons why free zones are shaping the future of work and investment

Walid Kahoor Aug 29, 2025
  • Beta
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Urban testbeds: cities driving innovation

Cities have always been engines of progress, where ideas come to life and transform the way we live, work and play

Aug 20, 2025
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Go wild: 10 reasons to let nature take the lead in your UAE garden

Ditch the chemicals and lean into the wild side. Here’s why letting nature take the reins might just be the best gardening decision you ever make...

Jul 30, 2025
  • Blueprint

Episode 1: Media, AI and the Expo legacy

Journalist Georgia Tolley unpacks AI, the media’s evolution and how Expo’s legacy is helping to shape Dubai’s future.

Jul 29, 2025

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