Dubai has a new icon and it rises 377 metres above the Marina. Ciel Dubai Marina, part of IHG’s Vignette Collection, has officially opened, earning its title as the tallest hotel in the world and delivering every bit of spectacle the city is known for.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a fresh chapter of The Butler Did It, a global campaign that brings the brand’s legendary butler service to life through bold, cinematic storytelling. After debuting in Singapore and then London, the narrative now extends across the Middle East, highlighting the brand’s growing footprint through standout properties in Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain.
I’d heard plenty about The Beam before visiting, but the experience still took me by surprise. The space has this effortless, friendly charm that feels inviting from the minute you walk in. The interiors are truly stunning and very thoughtfully designed, hitting that perfect sweet spot: elegant without being the slightest bit stuffy.
Abu Dhabi has no shortage of ways to make the most of your weekend. Whether you’re after something new on the dining scene, a family-friendly day out, or just an excuse to explore somewhere different, here’s our pick of things to do in the capital this weekend.
Dubai’s dining and events calendar is in full swing, serving everything from new restaurant openings and culinary collaborations to high-energy nightlife and fitness festivals. If you’re figuring out where to eat, unwind, or celebrate, here are some of the week’s standout picks.
Barbossa is the required reset you need to officially start your weekend. Let’s be real, after a gruelling Q4 work week, or any week where you’re running on caffeine and autopilot, the last thing you want is to drag yourself out in 'smart casuals' for a polite, quiet Saturday outing. I certainly don't, at least not always. That's precisely why Barbossa's Saturday brunch on the Yas Bay Waterfront is the glorious, much-needed exception.
Let's be honest: Trying to choose a brunch in Dubai is like being a kid in the world’s biggest candy store. You're spoiled for choice. From sky-high champagne affairs to barefoot beach parties, the city practically invented the concept of the weekend feast, offering hundreds of brunches to choose from every weekend.
Founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Christopher Oscar Kato, Miftah Lifestyle is UAE’s first home-grown lifestyle management company dedicated to redefining modern luxury through the region’s unique culture and spirit of hospitality.
It's official: Dubai forecast calls for perfect patio weather! And it's giving us the green light for long, lazy lunches and open-air dinners. We’ve rounded up the very best ways to spend your days (and nights!). From brand new Italian spots, desert dining with a view and those fabulous, pink-hued outdoor sessions. Consider your weekend plans sorted.
Amelia has been on my ever-expanding list of must-try restaurants in Dubai for far too long, so naturally, I was thrilled to finally visit and try their newly launched First Flight menu.