As summer routines shift across the UAE, Zahra’s Kitchen, the UAE homegrown premium food brand, is encouraging consumers to rethink convenience food with simple, flexible meal ideas designed to make everyday eating easier, more flavourful and less time consuming. The seasonal guide comes as the brand expands its ready meal range with three new additions and prepares to launch a limited edition single-portion collection exclusively on Noon Minutes this summer.

Created for busy everyday routines, Zahra’s Kitchen offers handcrafted ready meals, snacks and nibbles inspired by comforting recipes and familiar flavours. Made using responsibly sourced ingredients, with no artificial additives or preservatives, products are frozen at peak freshness to help preserve flavour, texture and nutritional value, while offering greater ease, flexibility and variety throughout the week.

This summer, the brand is spotlighting one of the simplest ways to approach mealtimes at home. One ready meal does not need to mean one meal. Instead, Zahra’s Kitchen is sharing how its dishes can become the starting point for multiple meal ideas, helping consumers create more variety with less effort.

Simple ways to rethink summer meals include:

• Beef Bolognese: Serve with pasta for an easy dinner, or turn it into lasagne, pasta bakes, stuffed vegetables or eggplant fattah.
• Chilli Con Carne: Use as a base for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, rice bowls or loaded baked potatoes.
• Butter Chicken: Pair with rice and naan, or fold into wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and pizzas for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
• Plant-Based Sweet Potato and Chickpea Red Curry: Enjoy on its own, or serve alongside grilled fish, chicken or vegetables for an easy summer meal.

The expanded ready meal range now includes Lentil Soup, Chicken Freekah and Plant-Based Sweet Potato and Chickpea Red Curry, joining customer favourites including Beef Bolognese, Butter Chicken, Beef Meatballs, Chilli Con Carne and Basmati Rice.

Currently available in two-serving portions, the ready meal range has been designed to offer flexibility, value and multiple meal occasions. The upcoming limited edition single-portion range, launching exclusively on Noon Minutes this summer, has been developed for consumers looking for greater flexibility during busier days.

Alongside its ready meal collection, Zahra’s Kitchen also offers a range of snacks and nibbles rooted in Middle Eastern flavours and entertaining traditions, including Musakhan Rolls, Beef Kibbeh, Falafel and Spinach Puff Bites. Ideal for sharing platters, lunchboxes, family gatherings, casual hosting or everyday snacking, the range reflects the same commitment to quality ingredients and ease.

Zahra’s Kitchen is available through Talabat Mart, Noon Minutes, Kibsons and selected retail partners across the UAE.

Lucky Voice Goes Full Michael Jackson This Summer

Lucky Voice, the iconic karaoke and entertainment venue at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, is dedicating the first half of June to the one and only King of Pop. Kicking off with a midweek open mic night on the 10th, building through a glittering Friday night party on the 12th, and closing out with a legendary themed brunch on the 13th, three days of non-stop Michael Jackson magic await.

Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight at the mic or raising a glass over a three-hour brunch, Lucky Voice has crafted three distinct experiences that celebrate the greatest entertainer of all time.

The Experiences

Open Mic: MJ Week — Wednesday, 10th June

The MJ takeover begins on Wednesday evening with Lucky Voice’s Open Mic night, reimagined in full King of Pop fashion. This is your chance to take the stage, choose your favourite Michael Jackson track, and own it. With an electric crowd and a venue dressed for the occasion, even the shyest singer will find their inner MJ. As part of the celebration, guests can compete for the title of best Michael Jackson impersonator or performer, with the winner receiving a brunch for two voucher.

Details at a glance: Date: Wednesday, 10th June,  8 PM – 1 AM | Venue: Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai

Summer Bash Party — Michael Jackson Edition, Friday 12th June

Two days later, Lucky Voice turns up the energy for its Summer Bash Party, Michael Jackson Edition. From 8 PM onwards, the venue transforms into a full-on MJ celebration, with a DJ spinning all of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits and keeping the dance floor alive all night. 

With ladies’ packages starting at AED 99 and gentlemen’s at AED 250, this is one of the most accessible nights out on the Dubai social calendar and easily one of the most unforgettable.

Details at a glance: Date: Friday, 12th June | Timings: Starting from 8 PM | Venue: Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai | Price: AED 99 per lady  |  AED 250 per gentleman | Includes: 3 hours unlimited food & drinks, Live DJ

Retro Rewind: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Brunch Enough — Saturday 13th June

The weekend closes with a brunch that dares you to sit still. Retro Rewind: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Brunch Enough is a Michael Jackson-themed afternoon experience running from 1 PM to 4 PM, where unlimited food and drinks are paired with open mic karaoke, a live MC, and a DJ spinning nothing but classic MJ hits. It’s equal parts feast and performance, and entirely impossible to leave without singing at least one song.

Guests can choose from three beverage packages: starting at AED 195 for unlimited soft drinks, AED 275 for unlimited house beverages, or AED 350 for unlimited sparkling,  making it easy to tailor the experience to the occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a girls’ day, or simply a Saturday well spent.

Details at a glance: Date: Saturday, 13th June | Timings: 1 PM – 4 PM | Venue: Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai | Packages: AED 195 (soft) | AED 275 (house) | AED 350 (sparkling) — all inclusive of unlimited food | Highlights: Michael Jackson theme, open mic karaoke, Live MC & DJ

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai Hosts Michael Jackson Tribute. Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai presents Lucky Voice Michael Jackson nights, brunch, karaoke, and summer entertainment.

As the Islamic New Year holiday on June 15 approaches, UAE residents have the perfect opportunity to transform a three-day break into an unforgettable island escape with Sun Siyam. Just a short flight from the UAE, the collection’s award-winning resorts across the Maldives offer everything from refined island luxury and wellness-focused retreats to family adventures and world-class marine experiences, making the long weekend feel far longer than it is.

Whether seeking relaxation, adventure, wellness, or quality family time, guests can choose from a collection of distinctive island experiences across Sun Siyam’s Maldivian resorts, each designed to offer effortless luxury against a backdrop of turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and uninterrupted ocean views.

At Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, located in the untouched beauty of Noonu Atoll, guests can experience premium Maldivian island living through spacious villas, curated culinary journeys, and a range of activities designed for both relaxation and discovery. Visitors can spend their days snorkelling vibrant coral reefs, unwinding at The Spa by Thalgo France, enjoying sunset cruises, or simply embracing the resort’s atmosphere of quiet sophistication.

Coinciding with the holiday period, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi will also host a special Wellness Reset Programme, in partnership with Regina Gimranova designed to disccover a path of lasting well-being. The programme complements the spirit of the Islamic New Year, offering guests an opportunity to reset, recharge, and begin the new year with intention.

For travellers seeking a wellness-focused escape, Sun Siyam Iru Veli presents a thoughtfully curated programme centred around self-care and holistic wellbeing. During the holiday period, guests can embark on a specially designed Three-Day Wellness Journey at Ocean Spa, combining therapeutic treatments, hydrotherapy experiences, restorative body rituals, and marine-based skincare therapies.

The wellness experience extends beyond the spa with a calendar of activities including Sunrise Yoga overlooking the Indian Ocean and Sunset Strength & Stillness, a combination of Power Yoga and Pranayama breathing techniques. Guests can also enjoy wellness-inspired culinary experiences such as the Sea to Soul BBQ and refreshing Fresh Juice Pop-Up Bars, designed to nourish both body and mind.

Adding a cultural dimension to the programme, Wellness Week will feature immersive Maldivian Roots experiences, including Traditional Coconut Oil Making sessions and Dhivehibeys Stories & Traditions, where guests can discover local healing wisdom and cultural heritage through engaging sessions led by a visiting practitioner.

Meanwhile, at Siyam World, guests looking for adventure can be among the first to experience the resort’s highly anticipated Shipwreck Dive Site, set to relaunch next week in time for the Islamic New Year holiday. Designed to create a unique underwater attraction for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts, the newly enhanced shipwreck experience will offer guests the opportunity to explore a fascinating marine habitat while discovering yet another side of the Maldives’ vibrant underwater world.

Adding further value is the signature WOW! All Inclusive offering, which combines dining experiences across multiple restaurants, premium beverages, and a curated selection of island activities. Guests booking a summer escape can also take advantage of the resort’s exclusive Summer Offer, with up to 45% off the best available rates. Those staying a minimum of four nights will receive a complimentary shared seaplane transfer for one guest, while stays of seven nights or more include complimentary shared seaplane transfers for two guests, making an island getaway even more rewarding.

At Sun Siyam Olhuveli offers an effortless island escape where the Maldives begins the moment guests arrive. Spread across three interconnected islands, the resort combines expansive beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and a wide variety of experiences suited to couples, families, and groups of friends. Guests can enjoy added value through complimentary floating breakfasts, savings on airport transfers, indulgent spa experiences with hydrotherapy access, dining privileges across selected à la carte restaurants, room upgrade opportunities, water sports benefits, and special diving offers. With its convenient location close to Malé and an abundance of activities both above and below the water, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is perfectly positioned for travellers seeking a seamless tropical getaway during the long weekend.

From luxurious villa stays and all-inclusive indulgence to transformative wellness experiences and exciting new marine attractions, Sun Siyam offers UAE residents a collection of extraordinary island escapes perfectly suited to the upcoming Islamic New Year long weekend. Because sometimes, three days are all it takes to leave routine behind and rediscover the art of island living.