If you’re going to watch the World Cup, you might as well watch it on a giant screen, beachfront, on the Palm, with a cold drink in hand. Logs & Embers has set up one of Dubai’s best football fanzone experiences for the tournament — and with packages starting from AED 29, there’s really no excuse to watch from your sofa. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s on offer. The World Cup Fanzone — 11 June to 19 July 2026 Logs & Embers on Palm Jumeirah is running a full World Cup fanzone from 11 June through to…
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Dubai’s dining scene did not take the week off. From Paris landing in Jumeirah to a Peruvian burger worth the drive to Al Quoz, here are 10 things happening in the city right now that are worth leaving the house for. New Openings Le Piaf — Jumeirah Emirates Towers Paris’s legendary piano bar concept has finally touched down in Dubai — and it’s brought everything with it. Live piano performances, classic French dining, and an atmosphere that stretches well past midnight. Think red velvet, candlelight, and the feeling you’ve been transported to a Montmartre side street. If you’ve been waiting…
Seven cafés and tables where Dubai doesn’t feel like Dubai — in the best possible way. There’s a version of Dubai that’s all glass towers and gold-plated everything. And then there’s this version — tucked into gardens, shaded by olive trees, and smelling of fresh coffee. These are the breakfast spots that make you forget what city you’re in. Pack your appetite. One Life Kitchen & Café DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT · MELBOURNE VIBES Hidden in the creative heart of D3, One Life is the kind of café that Melbourne runs on — relaxed, leafy, and entirely unbothered by…
A Once-in-a-Career Moment It is the kind of moment a diver might wait a lifetime for and never get. In 2020, diving off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Darrell Seale shared the water with a whale shark roughly five meters long — a vast, slow, spotted shape gliding through the Arabian Gulf as if the divers around it were barely worth noticing. The footage captured that day went on to draw international attention. An internationally recognized scuba diving instructor since 1999, the diver has logged more than 2,500 dives and works between Trophy Club, Texas, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab…
From free beach screenings and rooftop fan zones to dedicated World Cup venues with 100+ screens and unlimited drinks packages — here is every spot worth booking for the tournament. All venues are showing matches from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Quick-Reference Guide VenueLocationEntry / DealStand-out FeatureBla Bla by McGettigan’sJBRTickets from AED 60 (redeemable)Official fan zone — all 104 matchesThe Garden ProjectEmirates HillsMin spend appliesJet ski giveaway, air-conditioned tentThe CoterieIbn Battuta MallStella AED 40 all dayCO2 cannons, drummers, ladies’ drink perkBarasti Beach BarDubaiFree entryBeachside + rooftop + cinema screeningsThe Irish VillageGarhoud / Studio OneMatch day drink discountsEvery match live,…
Close the deal over the Dubai skyline. Whether it’s Burj Khalifa views from a rooftop terrace or Palm panoramas from the 22nd floor, these are the business lunches worth booking a table at — from AED 105 all the way up to AED 200 for the full luxury treatment. Quick-Reference Price Guide RestaurantLocationPriceCoursesWhenFi’lia DubaiSLS Dubai, Business BayFrom AED 1052 coursesMon–Fri, 1pm–3:30pmCLAP DubaiGate Village 11, DIFCAED 1303 coursesMon–Fri, 12pm–11:30pmCé La Vi DubaiLevel 54, Address Sky ViewFrom AED 1403 coursesMon–Fri, 12pm–5pmAt.mosphereBurj Khalifa, DowntownAED 1553 courses12:30pm–3pmBar des PrésLevel 51, ICD Brookfield, DIFCAED 1553 coursesMon–Fri, 12pm–3pmSexy Fish DubaiLevel 11, DIFCAED 1582 coursesMon–Fri, 12pm–6pmNobu One…
When the daytime heat becomes too much, Dubai comes alive after dark. From free public beaches under the stars to fully redeemable luxury pool clubs with DJ sets — here is every night swim worth knowing about this summer. Quick-Reference Guide VenueLocationPriceWhenAreia Pool & Beach ClubJBR, The WalkFree + AED 50 min spendDaily, 5pm–9pmBarasti BeachLe Méridien Mina SyahiFree entryDaily — beach till 7pm, pool till 9pmAl Mamzar BeachAl Mamzar, DubaiFree public beachOpen lateUmm Suqeim Night BeachUmm Suqeim, DubaiFree public beachOpen 24 hoursTagomagoAzure Residence, Palm JumeirahAED 150 pp (fully redeemable)Fri & Sat, 7pm–12amDRIFT BeachOne&Only Royal MirageAED 200 (fully redeemable)Fri & Sat,…
From casual Italian pizza joints to beachside dining with skyline views — ten Dubai restaurants where the little ones eat on the house, and the parents can actually relax. Whether you’re looking for a midweek dinner deal or a weekend family lunch, this list has you covered. Quick-Reference Guide RestaurantLocationDealWhenVapianoPalm Jumeirah MallKids eat free (pizza or pasta)Limited timeThe Noodle HouseMultiple locationsKids eat freeEvery FridayShviliMultiple locationsKids get a free main with adult mainMon–ThuRevo CaféNH Collection, Palm JumeirahKids under 12 eat free (1 per adult main)All day, every weekdayLuigiaRixos Premium, JBRKids under 7 eat freeEvery weekendJones the GrocerMultiple locationsKids eat free with…
These are the venues where the food is genuinely great — and then the lights drop, the DJ takes over and nobody leaves. Five restaurants that do both halves properly, from French-inspired weekend brunches to iconic late-night bar scenes in DIFC. 1. Tête-à-Tête Dubai Location: FIVE LUXE, JBR Home to one of Dubai’s most talked-about brunches, the Bisou Bisou Brunch is a French-inspired party brought to life every weekend. Elevated dining sits alongside high-energy entertainment — DJs set the tone from the first glass, and a stylish crowd arrives dressed and ready for the full experience, not just a meal. This…
Rihan Heights gives a clear point of reference for Shaher Awartani’s link to Abu Dhabi’s construction sector. The project ties to a named development, a dated contract award, a set joint venture, and a defined role for Silver Coast Construction & Boring on one phase of the Arzanah build. Shaher Awartani co-founded Silver Coast Construction & Boring in Abu Dhabi in 1997 and chairs the firm. Rihan Heights offers a project-level view of the large residential work the company has delivered. It gives the construction side of his public profile a named site, a dated contract, and a clear scope…