The UAE’s best hotels with private pools
Desert retreats, beachfront villas, overwater escapes – these are the UAE hotels where a private pool comes with the room. Indulge in luxury with a hotel stay that offers a…
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Christmas Day Brunches in Dubai: Our essential guide
Looking for the perfect Christmas Day brunch in Dubai? We’ve got you covered. Check out these brilliant spots for a festive feast. Spending your Christmas in Dubai? What better way…
ISSEI is now open at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills
The restaurant will return for a new season of Nikkei dishes and creative cocktails. Nikkei cuisine may date back over 100 years, but the hype around it is (still) unwavering.…
Discover: the best things to do in October
High season is most definitely upon us, and what’s not to love when the cities are buzzing and there is so much to do. 2 October – Take a dip…
PEOPLES Honest Eatery & Coffee launches in D3
Bringing honest food, honest connection, the restaurant is perfect for early coffee runs, working lunches and sharing dinners. PEOPLES Honest Eatery & Coffee has opened its first dine-in restaurant in…
Cinema Akil is revisiting the classics this month
The independent cinema will screen all-time favourites from the past 100 years. The season may be off to a strange start, but summer at Cinema Akil is all about basking…
Polette is changing everything we know about eyewear
Having made its debut in Dubai, the ingenious concept will bring a stylist to you for a personalised styling session, free of charge too. Between food, flowers, groceries, medicines, massages,…
Celebrity hotspot Mr Chow has finally arrived
Nearly two years after it was first teased, the upscale Chinese restaurant has opened its doors in DIFC. Long before Kanye West famouly used his one phone call from jail…
Teddy Swims to perform in Dubai this year
GRAMMY-nominated singer set for one-night-only show at Coca-Cola Arena. Teddy Swims will take to the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, 22 November 2025 – marking his debut Dubai performance…
Rob Beckett is returning to Dubai Opera
The British comedian will perform his new show, Giraffe, on 22 January 2026. Between his self-deprecating humour and honest observations on everyday life, Rob Beckett is no stranger to selling…
Here’s how FIVE is stepping up the summer game
Plunge or infinity? You can cool off in total privacy at all three of FIVE’s properties across town. With scorching temperatures driving both residents and tourists towards swimming pools in…
Aquaventure After Dark is back for one night only
Ride the slides after dark as guest DJs hit the decks at The Reunion event later this month. Aquaventure World holds a Guinness World Record™ for the most water slides…
Bongo’s Bingo is returning next month
And Bla Bla says it’ll be madder than ever. Katy Perry in space, the Musk-Trump breakup, Meghan Markle twerking with a questionable bump — plenty in pop culture was not…
Summer has arrived at SAL, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
The summer experience includes starlight swims and a fresh summer menu. If your summer bucket list includes swimming by the light of the moon, SAL, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab could…
Eid Al Adha dates in the UAE have been announced
Time to start planning that long weekend getaway. The UAE’s moon-sighting committee spotted the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Tuesday 27 May. That means the…
Korean BBQ is about to hit the Dubai streetfood scene
Cupbop already has 160 worldwide locations. Now, it’s Dubai’s turn to be tempted by the brand’s bold, fiery and spicy Korean flavours. What fills your cup? Is it nutritious, crunchy…
It’s a slam dunk for Coca-Cola Arena as Dubai Basketball gears up for playoffs
The first ever Dubai Basketball season at Coca-Cola Arena has seen more than 61,000 fans take in a live game. Fast-paced, nail-biting and at times totally jaw-dropping, the debut Dubai…
The Dish has officially opened its doors in Dubai
The bold new restaurant will showcase the culinary mastery of Alexandros Sperxos at One&Only One Za’abeel. Boldly Greek, unapologetically Sperxos — The Dish makes its debut at the ultra-luxurious One&Only…
One of Tulum’s legendary electronic music brands lands in Dubai this week
Zamna will bring its iconic beach experience to the closing party at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience later this week. The jungle rhythms of the influencer favourite Mexican beach town Tulum…
AURA Skypool to host second laugh-out-loud comedy night
The Laughter Factory teams up with AURA once again for a sky-high comedy gig featuring international stand-up stars. If you thought stand-up comedy couldn’t get any higher, think again. AURA…
Mary J. Blige to perform exclusive show in Dubai
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will bring her powerhouse vocals and incredible catalogue of hits to Coca-Cola-Arena in June. Music royalty Mary J Blige is the latest global superstar to…
Prepare your tastebuds for a flavour sensation as Bubbalicious gets a glow up
The popular Saturday brunch has been given a new lease of life with a sensational new experience. How would you describe the best brunch experience you ever had? As of…
Nette has opened at Al Barari
This is where you’ll want to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with nature. Rapidly rising temperatures means that now is a great time to reconnect, recharge, and reflect — and…
Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 confirms first headliners
The Dubai Comedy Festival’s side-splitting headliners feature international names and favourite regional comedians. Back for a fifth year with a promise to be bigger and bolder than ever before, the…
Lil Baby to debut in Dubai this year
The hip-hop powerhouse will take the Coca-Cola Arena stage on 18 October. It’s been a long time coming — having hosted some of the biggest names in hip-hop, Coca-Cola Arena…
Ape is now open — and it’s perfect for a late night out
Serving shisha and Japanese-Italian fusion cuisine, the after-dark destination is located in Jumeirah 3. Jovee, Osteria Funkcoolio, Akiba Dori — Dubai is no stranger to restaurants that fuse Italian and…
Jumeirah’s newest eatery is rooted in creativity
A homegrown culinary destination with a difference, Forma is located at Al Safa Art & Design Library. With mercury rising and life slowing down for summer, cool and creative haunts…
Moonlight Sessions return to Cloud 22 at Atlantis The Royal
Evening access to Dubai’s most iconic rooftop pool resumes next month. Cloud 22 at Atlantis The Royal is bringing back its Moonlight Sessions from Thursday 1 May, offering evening pool…
Diplo will electrify Bohemia Beach Club this weekend
The legendary DJ will bring his signature sounds to FIVEPalm Jumeirah on Saturday 19 April. Known for his fusion of pop, trap, hip-hop and EDM, Diplo will bring his signature…
Padel has a new address in Dubai
Inspired by the serene sanctuaries of Bali, wellness destination The Lob will debut on 19 April. The padel craze is here to stay and, paired with our collective quest for…