Your weekend recap: K-Drama heartbreak, fantasy Dubai mansion and more

From K-Drama heartbreak to amazing an Dubai home, last week was packed with exciting entertainment and lifestyle stories. We covered shocking breakups, fun on-screen moments, Michelin Guide winners and the Labubu doll craze. Plus, get smart tips for your health and career. Here's what you need to know!

Why leave all the romance and shipping to K-dramas when K-celebs have real-life stories just as interesting— and often far more private? In the world of Korean entertainment, relationships are usually kept tightly under wraps. When couples go public, it’s through official agency statements. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll get a handwritten note. Otherwise, it's all silence and firm requests for privacy. Read the full story.

Some K-Dramas just deserve a Season 2,even if the original plot wrapped up neatly. Sometimes, it’s not about drama or cliffhangers. It’s about the warm, wholesome fluff that makes you want to stay in that world a little longer. We wouldn’t have minded another session of Hometown Cha Cha Cha. We would have gladly watched Shin Min-ah and Kim Seon-ho set up house and watched their squabbles. K-Dramas that deserve a Season 2.

Some K-celebrity friendships just look so good together, fans can’t help but root for more. Case in point: Lee Jun-ho and Yoona. It’s a rare feat in K-drama land — to make the mundane magnetic — but they pulled it off. Ratings soared. And so did speculation. Check out their unmistakable chemistry.

Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi will be in Dubai to discuss his latest film Ace, a romantic crime comedy directed by Arumuga Kumar. According to organisers, Vijay Sethupathi will lock in the exact dates soon. See his journey: From Dubai accountant to actor.

Mahesh Tourani loves to live life king-size - Work hard, party harder is his life's motto. He is famously dubbed as 'The Great Gatsby of Dubai' by friends—and Mahesh Tourani makes an entrance to match the title. Step inside Tourani’s lavish home.

Dubai’s finest kitchens just faced their ultimate taste test — and the results are in. On Thursday evening, May 22, the Michelin Guide unveiled its 2025 Dubai edition at a dazzling, invite-only affair — and let’s just say, not every restaurant made it to dessert. Michelin Guide Dubai 2025 winners revealed

 Influencers and trendsetters throughout the UAE are eagerly adopting the Labubu phenomenon, proudly displaying their collections and finding inventive ways to blend these quirky dolls into their personal fashion statements. Where to buy, prices and celeb obsession

It isn’t just a decision, it’s a process of unlearning your coping mechanisms. It’s about rewiring all those conversations that you’ve had with yourself, saying ‘it isn’t so bad’ and ‘it’s just a phase’. Walking away means facing the discomfort you’ve been suppressing. The guilt, and fear. So, how do you quit finally?

You’ve heard that number so many times: 10,000 steps. It’s almost burned into your memory, but for many of us, it can feel unattainable. Often, we try to reach the goal by breaking it up throughout the day, constantly checking our fitness trackers and hoping to cross that magical milestone. Why 10, 000 steps? The science behind the goal

Reaching 50 is more than just a birthday. As much as we don’t want to admit, it’s a wake-up call to tune into your health. And, as men age, the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer naturally increases, making regular health screenings absolutely vital. Here's why regular health tests are crucial for men over 50