Entertainment
Dubai Parks and Resorts Transforms into One of the Largest Festive Destinations in Dubai

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park in the Middle East, has turned into the ultimate magical destination this season with fireworks, festive workshops, enchanting live shows, and parades, adding to the park’s thrilling rides and rollercoasters. With over 50 different activities across four theme parks, Dubai Parks and Resorts is one of the largest Festive destinations in Dubai this season.
MOTIONGATE Dubai is launching festive theater shows including “Smurfmas” and “King Julien’s Holiday Stomp”, that have been given a festive twist only for the season. Not only will kids and adults get to meet Santa in a special meet and greet, but they will also enjoy the fantastic merry parade with Po, Shrek, King Julien, Drac, Elves, and many more of their favorite characters.
Families and friends can also take a walk through the Festive Market where they can enjoy the best of Mrs. Clause’s baking, as she has prepared a spread out of Santa’s favourite treats including cakes, cookies, pretzels, and gingerbread men. Guests can look forward to unmatched Festive Bricktacular adventures at LEGOLAND Dubai this season.
For the second year in a row, LEGOLAND Dubai has announced the comeback of the daily Christmas Countdown in MINILAND. A huge 4-metre-high Advent Calendar with LEGO gifts worth AED 40,000 are waiting for winners to claim daily all the way till December 25. Families who visit the park on December 17 will also get the chance to join the magical celebration of LEGOLAND Dubai Christmas Choir in FACTORY Street, performing some of everyone’s favourite Christmas carols.
Santa will also be making his way to Riverland Dubai, the perfect destination to experience the holiday spirit amid a European wonderland. A variety of festive performances and entertainment, including magnificent carollers, buskers to an entire merry parade will be transforming the park into the ultimate destination for all things jolly. The park has also been adorned with Festive Street animations and photo opportunities with Santa’s sleigh, worthy of a holiday postcard or a couple of great Instagram pictures. Children can also send their secret wishes to the north pole by dropping letters into Santa’s mailbox. Free for all customers.

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IMG Worlds of Adventure Partners with PUBG MOBILE

The 1.5 million square feet IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the largest indoor theme parks in the world, has formed a partnership with PUBG MOBILE, the leading mobile game in the MENA region. This collaboration aims to provide an enhanced experience for both theme park visitors and PUBG MOBILE players.
As part of the collaboration, PUBG MOBILE has introduced a captivating update called Dinoground, which features an interactive dinosaur theme within the game. This exciting addition allows players to engage with prehistoric creatures and explore dinosaur-themed environments, adding a new level of immersion and excitement to the gameplay.
To celebrate this partnership, PUBG MOBILE players now have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive benefits at IMG Worlds of Adventure. By showcasing their PUBG MOBILE account, players can avail of special ticket discounts at the park’s counters, making their visit even more enjoyable and affordable.
Furthermore, dedicated PUBG MOBILE lounges have been strategically placed within various zones of the theme park. These specially designed lounges provide a space for players to take and immerse themselves further in the world of PUBG MOBILE. Equipped with state-of-the-art gaming stations and comfortable seating areas, these lounges offer a unique environment for players to connect with fellow gamers and share their gaming experiences.
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Elife TV Subscribers May Not Be Able to View beIN Channels From June 1, 2023

In a brief media alert, Etisalat announced that Elife TV subscribers may not be able to view beIN channels from June 1, 2023. The company did not elaborate on the reason behind this service disruption.
“etisalat by e& informs its valued customers and stakeholders that beIN channels on elife TV may not be available effective 1st June 2023. Further updates will be communicated to our valued customers via email, SMS, and/or on our website on or before 1st June 2023,” the company said.
Entertainment
OSN Goes Fully Dishless with Enhanced OSNtv Product and New Channels

OSN has announced upgrades to its home product, OSNtv, as it evolves to a fully dishless offering with IP functionality, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to provide viewers with a top-of-the-line entertainment experience. Launching June 1st, the new OSNtv box brings together the best of both worlds to cater to families and individuals with exclusive and curated live TV channels, streaming from all your favorite apps and entertainment across a single android device.
The product has now evolved to a ‘plug and play’ device, with no installation, and can be used by all connected households in the region with or without a dish. This launch represents an evolution of its all-in-one product capabilities with a pivot towards streaming tv in a linear environment. Accompanied by the product announcement is the addition of an array of new and reimagined channels.
The OSNtv user experience also gets an upgrade, applicable to new and current subscribers. On top of existing capabilities, users can now take control of Live TV, offering instant rewind, pause and restart functionalities, as well as offering the most advanced TV guide in the region. OSN’s streaming platform OSN+ is integrated from the interface and allows users access to the content when they are on the go, or to use on additional devices at home. Additionally, the product has optimized the look and feel of the platform with an enhanced UX/UI to encourage discoverability and the introduction of new curated channels that bring unparalleled premium and exclusive content from Hollywood and beyond.
Devrim Melek, SVP of Strategy at OSN, said, “Upgrades to OSNtv now make viewing content even easier while bringing OSN into a new age of dishless entertainment and streaming-first capabilities. Together with new channel offerings, and an upgraded user experience, the company ensures that viewers have access to the very best in entertainment through an all-in-one product.”
As part of the evolution, OSN has also launched three brand-new channels to aid in the enjoyment and discoverability of content. New channel offerings include the flagship channel, OSNtv One, which will offer a wide range of content catering to a broad demographic, while OSNtv Showcase Classics taps into the vast HBO library to offer fans a chance to indulge in timeless HBO favorites such as “Game of Thrones,” “The Sopranos,” and “Sex and the City.” OSNtv Now, an integrated channel combining the best of OSN W and OSN Living, caters to a younger audience seeking fast-paced reality shows and enthralling dramas.