Magazines
Many people worry about missing their favourite magazines from back home. There’s no need to worry if you’re moving to Dubai because there’s enough variety to keep you in the know while you are here. Most of these magazines are available at book stores and many supermarkets and petrol stations
Automotive and Transport
Boat Owner Middle East: A relatively new publication catering for both power and sail enthusiasts from PWCs to bespoke luxury super yachts
Car Middle East: All the latest news, views and information on the world of motoring
Full Throttle: Articles, news and events related to motorbikes, quad bikes, jet skis
Wheels: Local UAE driving articles, car reviews, classifieds and table of new car details, prices and dealer information
Computers and IT (Information Technology)
Arabian Reseller News: An IT industry magazine
Computer News Middle East: International and regional news in a monthly magazine
Network World Middle East: Reviews, news and explanations of networking topics
PC Magazine Arabia: An independent guide to technology
PC World Middle East (available in Arabic and English): consumer oriented computing magazine with news, reviews, best buys, etc.
Reseller World Middle East: IT distribution channels, training, logistics.
Security Advisor Middle East: Enterprise level IT security focus on anti-virus protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, etc.
SMB Advisor Middle East: Small & Medium Business advice from an IT perspective
Storage Advisor Middle East: News and views on information storage developments
Business
Advocate: Marketing/advertising industry magazine
Arabian Business: Arabic and English business magazine for the Arab region
Business Traveller: A one-stop shop for all those based in the Middle East who frequently travel on business
Campaign Middle East: Advertising industry magazine
Communicate: A Marketing/advertising publication
Forbes Arabia (Arabic): The same concept as the well-known Forbes magazine but with a focus on the Arab world
GO: Aimed at young managers with content focusing on marketing, finance, operations, general management
Gulf Business: A publication aimed at the region’s decision-makers, corporate leaders and high-ranking business and government executives
Middle East MICE & Events: A publication for meetings, incentive travel, conferences, exhibitions and events
YourBusiness: A business magazine targeting SME enterprises and entrepreneurs
Entertainment and Gossip
Ahlan!: Celebrity gossip and fashion magazine
e+: Weekly supplement to the Gulf News (on Wednesdays). Cinema and TV listings for the UAE. Music, theatre, concert, video, cinema, TV reviews. Hollywood and Bollywood gossip and photos
OK! Middle East (available in English and Arabic versions): Dubai’s premier celebrity magazine
tabloid! (Gulf News’ Tabloid): A daily supplement with the Gulf News newspaper.
TAKE: 1: Film and celebrity magazine for Malayalam speakers, focuses on Keralite and South Indian musicians, celebrities, film stars, actors, actresses, directors, producers
Finance and Investment
Banker Middle East: Middle Eastern banking sector news and information with a focus on different industry and country each month – June for the UAE
Islamic Banking and Financial Directory: An annual global directory of Islamic finance institutions
Islamic Business & Finance: Retail banking, investment banking, Takaful, capital markets, etc.
Private Equity & Venture Capital: Different industry and country focus each month
Health, Beauty and Fitness
Aquarius: A monthly publication covering beauty, fashion, fitness, nutrition, parenting, relationships and travel
Connector: Articles on health, Dubai living, home & garden, beauty care & make-up, children, recipes, fitness and exercise, sport & leisure
Health Journal: A bi-monthly bi-lingual health magazine published by the Gulf Medical College Ajman
Industry
Climate Control Middle East: Magazine for the HVAC & R industry
Construction Week: Magazine for the construction industry in the Gulf or GCC region
H20: Publication for the water and construction industry
HVAC & R Directory Middle East: Annual guide for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
Power Solutions Middle East: UPS systems and generators annual directory
RetailME: The region’s authoritative B2B retail magazine
Showcase Dubai: Directory for the gold and jewellery trade in the UAE
Identity: An interiors, architecture and property magazine dedicated to contemporary design
Lifestyle magazines
Etc.: A weekly supplement to the Emirates Today newspaper, handed out on Fridays. Fashion, movie stars and things to do in Dubai
Friday: weekly free supplement with the Gulf News newspaper on Fridays
Living in the Gulf: Published by Motivate Publishing for Spinneys, includes articles on different aspects of life in the UAE
Millionaire Magazine: Subjects include Passion & Power, Art Decor, Culinaire, Travel, Fashion & Beauty, People & Parties
Society Dubai: In-depth features on Dubai’s latest happenings
TimeOut Dubai: A must-have guide to everything entertainment in Dubai
Trends: An international magazine on Arab affairs
What’s On: Dubai’s biggest selling monthly guide to life in Dubai
XPRESS: A weekly tabloid newspaper
Men’s magazines
4 Men: A men’s version of Gulf News’ weekly Friday magazine covering cars, fashion, sports, cuisine, and random lifestyle articles – published once a month
Men’s Style: An upmarket lifestyle magazine for the metro-man
Arabian Man: A man’s guide to life in the UAE with a focus on cars
Property and Home
Emirates Home: Property magazine with photos and articles of stunning homes scattered. Topics include interior design, garden, property, food and a directory of furniture and home accessories shops
InsideOut: A magazine with photos and articles about posh properties in Dubai, the UAE and worldwide
Property Weekly: Focuses on the UAE property market
Al Majlis: Arabic and English property and homes magazine
ProperT: English propery and homes magazine
Sports
Middle East Golfer: A publication combining local news and events with the latest on the international golf scene
Sport Extra: A weekly Gulf News publication with international and UAE sports news and photos from the past week, especially cricket and football
Total Sport Magazine: Covers sports-related topics in the Middle East
Women’s magazines
Emirates Woman: A magazine covering health, fashion, relationships and other topics important to women
Emirates Bride: The latest in wedding day fashion as well as hints and tips from professionals in the industry
Harpers Bazaar Middle East: Focuses on luxury fashion, beauty and design and targets western educated Arab women as well as expatriates
Viva: Covers pertinent local and cultural topics alongside female-related international issues