
Things To Do in Dubai This Week
Dubai’s dining scene is buzzing this month. Whether you’re in the mood for sushi, or smash burgers by the sea, here’s your guide to what’s new and worth pencilling into your calendar.

Dubai’s dining scene is buzzing this month. Whether you’re in the mood for sushi, or smash burgers by the sea, here’s your guide to what’s new and worth pencilling into your calendar.

Abu Dhabi is buzzing with new experiences to try. This weekend's lineup promises plenty of ways to unwind, explore and make the most of your time in the capital.

Chef Jason Atherton has spent nearly four decades shaping modern dining. From his early days in London’s kitchens to leading The Social Company, the British chef has built his career on a genuine passion and love for food.

Looking for ways to make the most of your week? Here’s your guide to what’s happening around Dubai this week.

Check out the best of what the capital has to offer this week.

For Vlad, this debut in Dubai is a continuation of his journey, which explores themes of identity, intuition and transformation. Born in Fribourg to a Romanian political refugee family with Levantine roots, Vlad grew up attuned to stories of displacement.…

Dubai’s weekend calendar is as packed as ever. Whether you’re planning a quick bite, a day out, or something spontaneous, here’s what to add to your plans.

Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened a blockbuster show, Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire, that's already turning heads. Running until 25th January 2026, it’s the GCC’s first major exhibition dedicated to the Mamluk Sultanate, the dynasty that ruled for more than 250 years and left behind a legacy of power, artistry and intrigue.

Looking for plans this week? From new brunches, afterparties and hands-on workshops, this list is packed with ways to fill your calendar. Here’s where to eat, drink and explore over the coming few days.

I recently visited Strawfire, the restaurant by Chef Ross Shonhan, which opened in 2024 at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi.
Strawfire takes its name and philosophy from warayaki, a style of Japanese cooking over straw flames. Chef Ross first came across the method during his travels to Shikoku Island in southern Japan, where rice straw is used to infuse a distinctive campfire flavour. Traditionally reserved for a few regional dishes, Strawfire takes the technique further, using it to bring out character in a wider range of ingredients.