The 21,000-square-metre open-air destination launches its autumn programme with free-to-attend experiences from wellness classes to indie cinema nights. The Plaza Season is bringing a new calendar of experiences to Dubai, giving the city more reasons to meet, move, discover and connect at Uptown Dubai. Launching this September, The Plaza Season will bring together a curated
22 Sept 2026
At The Florentin, luxury is defined by a highly personalised approach, where thoughtful service, attention to detail and a deep understanding of each guest shape the experience. Set within a meticulously restored historic estate in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district, the hotel combines refined surroundings with intuitive, discreet hospitality. At the heart of this experience is the
22 Sept 2026
Rome’s most talked-about pizza name has landed in Dubai. Bonci has opened a full sit-down Italian restaurant at Chef’s Society, City Centre Mirdif, built around Gabriele Bonci’s famed Roman-style pizza al taglio. Brought to the UAE by Culinary Loft Restaurant LLC, the Dubai outpost goes well beyond pizza, rounding out the menu with fresh pasta,
16 Sept 2026
As Saudi Arabia prepares to celebrate its National Day, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek offers an opportunity to turn the occasion into a leisurely Dubai escape, combining a sense of place, easy access to the city and the timeless appeal of a stay beside the historic Dubai Creek. Available for stays from 19 to
16 Sept 2026
The school gates have swung open again, and Dubai’s restaurants, cafes and beach clubs are rolling out the welcome mat. Whether you’re a teacher who’s earned a stiff drink after week one, or a parent trying to feed picky eaters without cooking, here’s where to head this September. For the Teachers Who Deserve It 1.
16 Sept 2026
How cute do you want your dessert, Dubai? Hello Kitty cute? There’s a new sweet collab in town, and it’s exactly as adorable as it sounds. Hello Kitty has teamed up with Bachir Ice Cream for a limited-edition drop, complete with co-branded cups, cones and packaging. Every order also comes with free Hello Kitty stickers,
10 Sept 2026
More British couples now start their wedding plans with a flight, not a search for a country house in the Cotswolds. Dubai has spent two decades building the hotels, beaches and ballrooms that make a destination wedding simple for guests. Its winter season runs from October to April and offers warm, dry weather that a
10 Aug 2026
Pilates in Dubai has evolved well beyond the workout. The city’s best studios now come with café counters, wellness menus, post-reformer smoothies and spaces so well designed you’ll want to stay long after class ends. Whether you’re after a matcha, a collagen drink or a full post-workout brunch, here are 12 studios where the café
10 Aug 2026
“School Fee to School Free” returns with AED 60,000 in scholarships for deserving UAE students As families across the UAE prepare for the new academic year, many continue to navigate the financial pressures that accompany the back-to-school season. From tuition fees and uniforms to books, transport, and everyday essentials, education-related expenses can place a significant
10 Aug 2026
Summer in the UAE changes almost everything. Outfits become lighter, plans shift from beach clubs to rooftop dinners, and beauty routines become all about keeping things fresh. Fragrance is no exception. The right scent should feel light enough for the heat, last through warm evenings, and leave an impression long after you have left the
10 Aug 2026
