Dubai’s beach clubs have become adept at stretching the day into the night. At J1 Beach, formerly La Mer South, a cluster of venues is designed for that purpose. One of them is Gitano, which means gypsy in Spanish, a…

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Tucked away in One Central’s dining enclave, 25 Jump Street, Yubi feels like a secret stumbled upon down a Tokyo back alley. As the UAE’s first licensed homegrown handroll bar, this newly opened spot by award-winning Chef Reif Othman, in…

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Rising above Dubai Marina like a stage raised for an intimate performance, the 17-course haute cuisine menu at Row on 45, a two Michelin star restaurant by Chef Jason Atherton, progresses through three distinct rooms, each part of a culinary…

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Prepare to be taken away to the south of France as you walk into Bâoli, where warm tones, rattan textures and a bamboo-topped terrace give a coastal feel, with sunlight stretching across the pool and through the open spaces at…

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Bussola at Jumeirah Golf Estates greets you with a quiet sense of belonging with its thoughtful interiors. We visited on a sunny Saturday for the Brunchissimo brunch and found a table bathed in soft daylight streaming through the tall windows.…

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Making your way into Kira, the transition is almost cinematic. The façade, dressed in deep blue tiles and soft lighting, gently guides you through glass doors into a space bathed in golden tones and rich, earthy textures. Inside, the interiors…

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VNYL Hi-Fi, located on Dubai’s Bluewaters Island, is a genre-defying venue that reimagines nightlife through a fusion of music, design, and culture. Blending a hi-fi bar, vinyl record store, recording studio, and creative space, it offers an immersive, multi-sensory experience.…

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Barfly by Buddha-Bar is a stunning Neo-Baroque-inspired venue, adorned with rich hues of warm reds, gold steel, and darker tones. The venue’s design is rich with material, textures, and striking objects, creating pockets of excitement that engage the senses. We…

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This new destination has recently opened the doors to its much-anticipated roof garden restaurant, bringing a taste of Ibiza’s legendary beach clubs to Dubai. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with a striking blend of bohemian charm—lush greenery,…

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Nestled within W Dubai – The Palm, this internationally acclaimed dining establishment is where Chef Akira Back skillfully crafts a unique fusion of Japanese cuisine with Korean and international flavours, culminating in an exhilarating culinary journey. With a focus on…

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Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR’s latest beach and pool club, has quickly become the go-to spot at the beachfront destination. With Ibiza-inspired beats from resident DJs and a lively vibe, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sun and…

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Sponsored: Perched on the ninth floor of the newly-launched FIVE LUXE resort, this fine dining destination is inspired by the rebellious spirit of the masterless samurai warrior Ronin The restaurant features striking hand-painted murals with samurai and folklore motifs, creating…

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