The best 2026 April Fool's jokes we've seen so far

Sometimes we just need to laugh, and what better way to do it than with some April Fool’s Day jokes

April Fool’s Day in Dubai, or the UAE in general always brings out some fun, lighthearted jokes but don’t get caught out and believe them. We’ve rounded up some ones that made us giggle this year in 2026.

A zipline from McGettigan’s JLT to Bla Bla by McGettigan’s

McGettigan’s announced that it would be putting a zipline connecting McGettigan’s JLT to Bla Bla by McGettigan’s at JBR, creating a first-of-its-kind experience that will allow guests to travel between the two venues in minutes. Even though we love the idea of that concept, we think it is possibly an April Fool’s Day prank.

A cross between a dog and a cat

The pet rescue organisation K9 Friends Dubai has offered wannabe pet owners the chance to own a “Dat”, a cross between a dog and a cat.

Fibber Magee’s to take over Dubai International Airport as world’s largest Irish bar

Is it bad we kind-of wish this was happening?

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Beauty treatments for your pet at The Perfect Blend

The video for this is the best. The Perfect Blend salon in Dubai has “announced” it’s new business venture and that’s beauty treatments for your pooches including brows, lashes and more.

A fully floating beach club

Sundown Brunch has revealed its new venue and it’s a floating beach club anchored just off Palm Jumeirah. We believed this one for a second.

A 24 hour camel race

Apparently yesterday there was 24 hours of camel racing at Dubai Autodrome.

Massages or interpretive dance?

Sensasia Spas have a new treatment in the list and it’s an interesting approach to massages.

Camel-cation

Rove Hotels are bringing their pet staycation offering to a new level.