The Art Maze – the first-ever art exhibition at the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s famous helipad – is being held from March 23 to March 27.
The show offers a new immersive art gallery experience. Hosted by artists Marcus Schaefer and Sacha Jafri, The Art Maze displays 30 oil and acrylic paintings that are inspired by 30 World Heritage Sites. UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The helipad is suspended 212 metres above sea level and has hosted a number of sporting and cultural events.
‘The Art Maze’ showcases 30 original paintings of Jafri that depict World Heritage Sites in a custom built 12-metre by 12-metre steel labyrinthine designed by Schaefer.
The Art Maze is an invite-only event for VIPs, celebrities, entrepreneurs, HNWI and art collectors.
The launch of the exhibition on the helipad sets off ‘The Art Maze World Tour’. The show will travel all across the globe over the next 24 months.
Schaefer said: “With this heartfelt project, I want to raise awareness, especially in uncertain times with a global pandemic and political instabilities, to remind and honour all people about the beauty of our world, nature, man-made monuments.”
Jafri said: “My vision and inspiration for my artworks for The Art Maze stems from the beauty, the spirit, the history and the anthropology of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Trying to depict the emotion of a culture, a building, a story, a vista, and most importantly, an energy, all inspired me to create this collection which is so special, almost spiritual and otherworldly. It has been an honour for me to celebrate these sites as part of UNESCO’s 50th Anniversary of World Heritage.”
Paid parking has officially been rolled out in new sectors of Musaffah, as Q Mobility activates Phase 2 of its smart parking expansion plan.
Under the oversight of the Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the move aims to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and streamline urban mobility.
New paid parking zones in Musaffah
Sectors now covered include:
M7, M8, M9, M14, M15
Over 10,000 parking spaces activated
Dedicated bays for People of Determination
Parking fees & easy payment options
Standard parking: Dh2 per hour
Pay via:
Darb
TAMM
SMS & parking machines
Musaffah, a key industrial and commercial hub, faces heavy daily traffic. The new system is designed to:
Reduce parking chaos
Improve vehicle movement
Support safer roads
Enhance business accessibility
Authorities urge drivers to follow parking rules and use official payment channels to avoid fines.
Abu Dhabi renames toll gates
Meanwhile, drivers in Abu Dhabi will now notice clearer, location-based names for toll gates, as authorities rename all four Darb toll system gates to improve navigation across the capital.
The update is part of efforts to simplify road travel and help motorists better identify routes without confusion.
In a move set to make everyday shopping easier, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced a new digital tool that lets residents compare prices of essential goods across major retailers.
Called the Essential Goods Prices Platform, the initiative is designed to boost transparency and help shoppers find the best deals on daily essentials.
What you can check
The platform covers more than 30 essential items in its first phase, including:
Cooking oils, rice, sugar, and bread
Eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, and fish
Fresh fruits and vegetables
It gives users a clear snapshot of price ranges across supermarkets, making it easier to spot where your money goes further.
How it works
Prices are updated daily from major retailers
Users can compare minimum and maximum prices
Track differences between stores and locations
Build a custom shopping basket to find the cheapest option
It’s essentially like having a real-time price comparison tool before you even step into a store.
With the cost of living always a concern, this platform puts more control directly in the hands of consumers.
It helps:
Save money on weekly groceries
Promote fair competition among retailers
Prevent unjustified price increases
By making pricing more transparent, the UAE is aiming to protect consumer spending while keeping the retail market balanced.
This launch builds on ongoing efforts by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism to monitor essential goods and ensure price stability.
Now, instead of that data staying behind the scenes, it’s being shared openly, giving residents the power to make smarter, more informed shopping decisions.
In a major boost to Dubai’s road network, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a key stretch of the Hessa Street Development Project, transforming one of the city’s busiest corridors.
The newly completed 4.5 km section connects Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road, with the road now expanded to four lanes in each direction, significantly easing congestion.
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The upgrade is expected to dramatically improve daily travel:
Journey time reduced from 15 minutes to just 4 minutes
Road capacity doubled from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour
Major junctions upgraded include:
Al Asayel Street
First Al Khail Street
Key interchanges at Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
What’s new on Hessa Street
The project introduces several infrastructure enhancements:
New slip road above the Dubai Metro Red Line
Widened bridges at major intersections
Direct links towards Sharjah and Deira via Al Khail Road
These upgrades are designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks across the corridor.
Supporting Dubai’s growing communities
According to Mattar Al Tayer, the project supports rapid urban expansion across key residential areas like Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
The population served is expected to exceed 640,000 by 2030, highlighting the importance of this upgrade.
What’s next
Phase Two is already underway, extending the project from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
Once complete, it will:
Cut travel time from 24 minutes to 5 minutes
Serve around 650,000 residents across 10 communities
