Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the UAE at these divine date night venues  Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat marks Valentine’s weekend with “A Valentine’s Sparkle with Judith Leiber,” an exclusive pop-up showcasing a curated selection of…

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It’s not easy to find a place that really gets tiramisu right. Here are some of our favourite spots in the UAE where this classic Italian dessert lives up to the hype. And if you are tempted to try making…

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Peruse our guide for all the top Dubai brunches to visit during the week in 2026 Looking for a fun hangout destination to visit with friends and family? Whether you’re looking for a buffet brunch, evening brunch, or the classic…

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Sponsored: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island celebrates Valentine’s Day with staycations, romantic dining, spa escapes, and late-night parties Love is in the air this February at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Couples can relax and reconnect at AWAY…

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Sponsored: As the Holy Month approaches, Banyan Tree Dubai invites guests to pause, come together, and reconnect Guests can break their fast under the stars at Banyan Tree Pool & Beach or indoors at Alizée, where a laid-back coastal setting…

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The Beach House at Anantara The Palm feels calm and open, with uninterrupted views across the water from the moment you arrive. We visited during lunch, when the terrace was bathed in soft daylight, and the atmosphere felt easy and…

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Sponsored: Meet Ahmed Alajmi, Founder of Takara Hospitality Group (THG) and the visionary reshaping Saudi Arabia’s culinary scene What sparked the idea for Takara Hospitality Group, and how did you envision it shaping Saudi Arabia’s hospitality scene? Takara Hospitality Group…

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These weekday menus are perfect for catching up with clients, enjoying a break from work, or simply treating yourself to a midday meal Zuma Dubai Served Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, Zuma Dubai’s Ebisu Business Lunch starts with…

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This Thai-inspired restaurant arrived quietly at Jumeirah’s Wasl Vita Mall and, within five months, earned a Michelin star. Conceived by Dubai-born chef Abhiraj Khatwani in collaboration with his mentor, Chef Mohamad Orfali, the restaurant feels immediately welcoming. The city’s noise…

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Anchored along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Jun’s embodies a cool composure with cultural sensibility. Chef Kelvin Cheung and his team move fluidly through the intimate dining room, where jade-green floors and rice-bowl-inspired pendant lamps shape an ambience that feels…

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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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In this Local Icon series, Khanna shares his favourite takeaway, go-to drink order, and more! Vikas Khanna is an Indian-American Michelin- starred chef, filmmaker, author, and humanitarian. Born in Amritsar, Vikas Khanna rose from the vibrant streets of Punjab to…

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