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…
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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…
New openings, summer brunches, night swims and limited-edition collabs — here is everything worth putting in your diary right now. From a beloved bakehouse making its Dubai debut to a brunch with a temperature-linked discount, this week is stacked. Parka Bakehouse Opens in Dubai Category: New Opening | Location: Nad Al Sheba Mall The beloved bakehouse has landed in Nad Al Sheba Mall, bringing its full cabinet of sweet and savoury pastries to Dubai — including a banoffee brûlée that is already generating serious buzz. If you have been following Parka’s journey, this is the one to visit first. Mama…
Sun, sunbeds and serious deals. J1 Beach is home to six of Dubai’s most talked-about beach clubs, each with its own vibe and its own set of offers — from complimentary access for ladies to fully redeemable sunbed packages and buy-one-get-one drinks from noon to midnight. Here is everything worth knowing before you book. Quick-Reference Offers Guide Beach ClubVibeKey OfferStand-out DealGigi RigolattoItalian RivieraAED 300 beach / AED 400 pool (fully redeemable)Fully redeemable sunbed creditGitano DubaiTulum-codedNo minimum spend on beach beds (weekdays)20% off entire à la carte menuBâoli DubaiDinner turns into partyAED 500 fully redeemable sunbeds (weekdays)10% off for UAE residents…
Yorkshire puddings, carved meats, proper gravy — Dubai’s Sunday roast scene is genuinely world-class. From a AED 99 neighbourhood favourite to a AED 299 DIFC showstopper, here is every spot worth booking your Sunday around. Quick-Reference Price Guide VenueLocationPrice (from)Day(s)Stand-out FeatureBrewDogBluewatersAED 95SundayBest value, duckpin bowling on-siteJones the Grocer11 locationsAED 99SundayMost accessible, widest location spreadFive Iron GolfWestin Mina SeyahiAED 115SundayMini golf + pool + darts includedReform Social & GrillEmirates HillsAED 115Sat & SunNut roast option, family portionsBlack SheepJLTAED 125SundayCosy gastropub, nut roast availableMezzanine Bar & KitchenSouk MadinatAED 125SundayLive music, iconic Madinat settingThe DuckhookDubai HillsAED 125DailyOnly daily roast on the listMaison Mathisvoco…