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Time Out Dubai
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Scorpion Club entertainment venue to open at Dubai Festival Plaza
One of Dubai's fastest-growing areas is getting a massive indoor entertainment venue. Scorpion Club, a popular spot at the Cityland Mall, is opening a second venue at Dubai Festival Plaza – a lifestyle community mall based in Jebal Ali. The entertainment venue is a neon-lit bowling, darts, sniper shooting, billiards, snooker and interactive gaming arena for people of all ages. It will blend modern technology with classic games to create a fun environment for people in Dubai South. As well as the new Scorpion Club, the mall has added Danube Home, a second Crate and Barrel Bazaar and an expanded Pan Home to its offering. Dubai Festival Plaza is home to the emirate's second IKEA store, with the other at Dubai Festival City Mall. (Credit: Scorpion Club) (Credit: Dubai Festival Plaza) The new openings will provide those living and visiting Dubai South with more things to do and places to grab essential home furnishings. Dubai South is set for a major upgrade in the coming years as work gets underway on converting Al Maktoum International Airport into the largest capacity airport in the world. A brand new city within the city will be built in Dubai South as part of the plans. The aerotropolis has been under development and operation since 2007 in Dubai. Dubai Festival Plaza also continues to grow, with Al-Futtaim Real Estate asset management director Hayssam Hajjar pointing out that it caters to the needs of locals. He said: 'Festival Plaza, Jebal Ali has been steadily evolving into a lifestyle-driven community destination tailored to the needs of nearby residents with exciting home and entertainment options. 'The new additions align with our longstanding commitment to diversifying our retail mix, expanding our lifestyle offerings and investing in innovation, as well as our strategy of building deeper connections with the Jebel Ali and South Dubai communities. 'We are confident visitors will enjoy the enhanced experiences now available at the mall.' Living in Dubai? Dubai confirms a Blue Line Metro station name And more details you need to know 5 must-know Emirates ID perks you should seriously be using A game-changer Indian passport holders just unlocked a new visa-free destination Summer holidays just got a huge upgrade
The National
21-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
Which roads are closed for Spinneys Dubai 92 cycling race this week?
Drivers across Dubai will face temporary road closures at the weekend as the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge takes place on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23. Key roads will be closed to traffic for several hours on both days. On Saturday from 6.15am to 9.30am, access to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street from Expo City Dubai will be restricted, affecting areas such as Tilal Al Ghaf. Sunday's 92km race will bring wider closures. From 6.10am to 8.22am, roads including Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, Al Qudra Road and Umm Suqeim will be off limits. This will affect communities such as Al Reem, Damac Hills, Mira, Town Square, Arabian Ranches and Sustainable City. Additional closures from 6.22am to 8.22am will affect Global Village, The Villa and Cityland Mall. Hessa Street will be closed from 6.50am to 8.40am, affecting residents in Studio City and Motor City. Further closures from 7.25am to 9.50am will impact Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Barsha and Jumeirah Village Circle. Al Asayel Street will also be closed from 7.00am to 9.30am affecting the Springs, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Islands, JLT and Meadows. Motorists are advised to plan ahead as the final rider cut-off is at 9.45am at Hessa Street in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road. The event route stretches from Al Forsan Park at Expo City Dubai through major residential areas, before ending where it started. With thousands of cyclists participating, authorities have urged drivers to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time to avoid delays. The race first took place in 2010 and has attracted more than 2,000 participants from across the world.
