Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 27 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is also adding seven more destinations to its roster from Abu Dhabi.

The crescent moon was useful for guiding the way in days gone by.

Trapped during the lockdown, Nikki Baily turned to her creative talents to find an answer to missing home.

There’s going to be a floating hotel too!

The focus is on the latest developments for indoor vertical farming, innovation and AgTech.

The story of these sacred lanterns dates all the way back to 358 AH during the Fatimid Dynasty.

Fab beaches, wonderful wildlife, beach front eating, awesome art and more.

Don’t miss the Spoken Word performance Workshop.

Berlin 2023 is the first full scale Special Olympics World Games since Abu Dhabi 2019.

Go on a sensory journey and indulge in the finest South American flavours.

Enter 2023 in gastronomic glory!

Satiating even the most ardent sweet tooth people around!

A multisport approach in the younger years is the best way to achieve better performance.

Is private tuition always the best way forward for your child?

Executive Pastry Chef Sumeda Palihakkara has been hard at work for your tasting pleasure.

More than 200 puppets – rod puppets, shadow puppets, and full-sized puppets – are used throughout the performance.

He has a new project in the offing that you’ll love.

Lights shine on every evening.

Your chance to ‘speak your truth from the roof!’

The UAE Team ADQ is in Abu Dhabi for a bootcamp.

Head to Kuzbara for their newly launched Family Fridays.

Park, paddocks, ponies, neon art and more.