BTS 10th ANNIVERSARY

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, BTS is dropping a new digital single called "Take Two." 

All 7 members participated in making the song, which hits streaming platforms on June 9th!! 

They said: "We sincerely express our gratitude to ARMY for making the 10th anniversary possible with your endless love for BTS, and we hope that "Take Two" will become a precious "Gift" from BTS to you all."

BTS has been MIA due to their mandatory South Koren military service, but they plan to reunite as a full group in 2025.

ANOTHER PALM IS COMING!

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai has approved a new master plan for Palm Jebel Ali – a luxury lifestyle mega project that will occupy an area twice the size of Palm Jumeirah!

Another totally awesome tourist attraction is loading, and developer Nakheel is making it all happen. 

It's going to have 80 super cool hotels and resorts, plus lots of green spaces and fun stuff to do, all spread across this massive area of 13.4 square kilometers. This project is gonna add a whopping 110 kilometers of coastline to Dubai! That means there'll be tons of beachside living options for 35,000 families.

Palm Jebel Ali is going to use smart city technologies and be all about sustainability. It's going to be the ultimate example of waterfront living that people all over the world will want to live in! 

This is all part of Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan, we can wait to see all of Dubai's extravagant plans unfold! 

JUNE PETROL PRICES

UAE has announced petrol prices for the month of June! Here are the prices:

Super 98 petrol  - Dhs 2.95 (Price per litre) 

Special 95 petrol - Dhs 2.84 (Price per litre) 

E-plus 91 petrol - Dhs 2.76  (Price per litre) 

21 fils decrease from the month of May : ) 

DUBAI BEACHES MAKEOVER!

Dubai has some exciting news! They have come up with a big plan to make their public beaches even better. By the year 2040, they want to make the beaches much larger and more enjoyable. In fact, they plan to increase the length of the beaches by a whopping 400%! That means the beaches will be four times longer than they are now.

The ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, gave his approval to this plan. He wants to make sure that people have a great time when they visit the public beaches. By 2025, they also want to improve the services provided on the beaches by 300%. That means you'll have even more things to do and enjoy.

Right now, the total beach area in Dubai is about 21 kilometers, but with this plan, it will increase to a massive 105 kilometers. That's a lot of sandy beach space for everyone to enjoy!

As part of the plan, they will be adding a really long cycling track that is 4,000 meters in length at Al Mamzar public beaches. They also have a special surprise for night owls – 9% of the public beaches will be set aside for night swimming starting in 2023. Isn't that cool?

But wait, there's more! They will be developing Jebel Ali Public Beach and starting the development of Al Mamzar Public Beach. They also plan to increase the length of cycling tracks across Dubai by 20%. That means more places for people to ride their bikes and have fun.

So get ready, because Dubai's public beaches are going to be amazing in the future with more space, fun activities, and beautiful views. 

DUA LIPA'S BARBIE SOUNDTRACK

Get ready to dance, because pop sensation Dua Lipa has teamed up with everyone's favorite fashion doll, Barbie, for an exciting musical collaboration! The chart-topping singer has released a brand-new soundtrack exclusively for Barbie, and it's causing waves of excitement among fans of both music and fashion.

Dua Lipa, known for her catchy tunes and infectious energy, has brought her signature style to this special project. The Barbie soundtrack features a collection of upbeat and empowering songs that celebrate self-expression, friendship, and embracing your unique qualities. It's all about spreading positivity and having a blast!

Not only is Dua one of the main features on the album's all-star soundtrack, but she'll also be making an appearance in the film as a mermaid with bright blue hair. 

We also can't wait to watch the movie, that hits cinemas on July 21st! Tune in to Radio 1 UAE to hear Dua Lipa's new track and dance the night away!! 

DUA LIPA & VERSACE

Busy Dua Lipa is adding 'Fashion Designer' to her long list of accomplishments! We don't know how she finds the time to do it all! 

She released her 2024 women's resort wear collection with Donatella Versace, called "LA VACANZA". She actually designed it, not just stuck her name on the collab. She showed her sketches in a recent interview with Dazed. 

Dua credits her inspiring work ethic to her parents, who moved from Kosovo to the UK in 1992. "I saw them manage so many different things,” Dua shared. “There was no shying away from hard work.” 

...and hard working she definitely is! Check out the collection at: versace.com 

FIRST BITCOIN TOWER

Dubai is doing it again! A developer has recently unveiled plans to construct the world’s first Bitcoin (BTC) tower, setting a new benchmark for digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

The hotel will resemble Bitcoin itself will utilize cutting-edge technologies and maintain a commitment to zero CO2 emissions, just in time for the upcoming COP28 meeting in Dubai.

This revolutionary undertaking integrates cutting-edge design with environmentally conscious methodologies. Guests will have the unique opportunity to utilize Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) within the hotel premises, enabling them to stake their personal cryptocurrency. This could potentially yield an annual percentage return (APY) that can be subsequently utilized towards their rental payments.

The bitcoin tower embodies a fusion of architecture, digital assets, and sustainable practices, promising an extraordinary experience at the forefront of the future of finance.

Set to be revealed on May 24th, this tower will serve as a tribute to the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto and Dubai’s mission to bridge the gap between digital and physical assets.

FIRST SELF-DRIVING ELECTRIC ABRA!

The debut of Dubai's self-driving electric wooden abra marks a significant milestone in the emirate's drive to reduce carbon emissions and advance its autonomous transportation objectives.

As part of a trial run, the new electric abra had its first journey from Al Jadaf Station to the Festival City Station on Dubai Creek.

The design aims to preserve the traditional look of the famous boats, which remain a familiar sight cruising on Dubai Creek while embracing a transport vision of the future. It can also carry 8 passengers. 

Dubai plans to have 25 percent of all journeys made using autonomous transport by 2030, reflecting another step forward in its vision for the future. 

3 NEW BEACHES FOR NIGHT SWIMMING!

Dubai has announced 3 new beaches for night swimming - Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, and Umm Suqeim 1. 

The 800-meter-long night-swimming beaches feature lighting systems, which enable residents and tourists to swim around the clock, and electronic screens that display content to increase safety awareness among beachgoers.

The beaches also have qualified lifeguards outfitted with state-of-the-art rescue and emergency instruments to ensure the highest safety. To enhance security, Dubai Municipality recommends that beachgoers engage in night swimming only in designated zones and avoid going into the sea from other areas.

Just in time for summer! 

DUA LIPA STARTS A BOOK CLUB!

Dua Lipa announced via her Instagram & website that she has officially started a book club! 

She wrote: "Words cannot express how thrilled I am – sharing the joy of reading is something I feel really passionately about, so this is a dream come true, each month we’ll announce our chosen book accompanied by author Q&As, discussion guides, and more incredible content to help you get the most out of these wonderful reads."

The online Service95 Book Club will launch in June and the first book Dua has selected is Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart.

How exciting is this for all the book lovers out there? Sharing that experience with Dua Lipa herself!