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.
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.
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.
Another weekend, another chance to make the most of Abu Dhabi’s endless energy. The city’s in full swing, offering something for every kind of mood.
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.
A selection as diverse as Dubai’s dining scene
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