Dubai has slipped into that sweet early-December rhythm where the city feels alive in every corner. Festive markets are opening their doors, new menus are rolling out and even the most low-key midweek nights suddenly have something worth heading out for. If you’re looking a few ideas to shake up the week, here’s what’s happening around town.
Dubai is always on the go and this weekend is no exception! We've scoured the latest and greatest happenings from around the city. Here is your definitive guide to making the most of Dubai this weekend.
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.
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.
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.