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Joined April 2009
FACT Chats: Morgan Jay has built a comedy career around music, improvisation and putting the audience in the middle of it all. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/abu-dh… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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FACT Review: Ilir Caushi and chef Pawel Kazanowski, both Zuma veterans, have opened their first independent restaurant in JLT with Noren. 🥢 Read our review of Noren. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Partner Content: Why Ovun Bistro is one of Riyadh’s beloved Lebanese dining concepts? Read more: factmagazines.com/saudi-arab… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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One of boxing’s biggest names is heading back to Riyadh. 🥊 Canelo Álvarez will take on undefeated Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title at The Venue in Boulevard City on 31 October. Read more: factmagazines.com/saudi-arab… #factmagazine
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As the weather shifts, Dubai’s cultural calendar is back in full swing. ✨ Here is everything worth getting out and about for in Dubai this October. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Life’s a Beach: 12 of our favourite beaches in Abu Dhabi right now 🏖️ Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/abu-dh… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Saudi National Day is almost here, and the Kingdom is getting ready to turn green. 🇸🇦 Here’s everything to know about Saudi National Day 2026 Read more: factmagazines.com/saudi-arab… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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The FACT Dubai guide to the week ahead: 21 To 27 September 2026 ❤️ Read more; factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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The FACT Dubai Weekend Guide: 18 to 20 September 2026. ❤️ Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Recognised for three consecutive years as our Best Chinese Restaurant, Mott 32’s next move is a major one. 🍽️ Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/abu-dh… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Address Hotels + Resorts has announced a trio of major upcoming properties across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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The World’s 50 Best Hotels has unveiled its 2026 global ranking, with Dubai dominating the Middle East. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Three London Hotels Rank Among the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Read more: factmagazines.com/london/the… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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The voice behind Ordinary and Bloodline is taking over Etihad Live, bringing those massive, arena-ready vocals straight to Yas Island. Golden Circle upgrades go live on 30 September. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/abu-dh… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Black Coffee will open Ushuaïa Dubai harbour’s third season. Tickets and VIP tables are live now. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #foodartculturetravel
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Abu Dhabi’s hottest new weekend brunches to book in 2026 🍽️☀️ Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/abu-dh… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Mirdif is getting a very deliberate upgrade to its wellness lineup. Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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Global Village has officially set its return date for the upcoming season. 🎪 Read more: factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/… #factmagazine #theonlywayisfact #foodartculturetravel
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