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From Abu Dhabi's culture and palaces to Dubai's skyline and the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE hosts many of the world's most spectacular hotels.

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Mirelle Pingfu speaks animatedly on stage, wearing a black shirt and cream polka-dot trousers, seated in a dark armchair against a black backdrop

United Arab Emirates

Masque’s Mirelle Pingfu reframes fine dining’s future in Lima

At The 50 Best Talks: Food for Thought, the restaurateur joined global hospitality leaders to discuss why the dining room, not the kitchen, decides how guests remember the night.

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A towering Christmas tree reaches toward a ceiling of golden lights that radiate outward in parallel lines, adorned with deep red and golden ornaments against dark evergreen branches

United Arab Emirates

Swissôtel Al Ghurair Dubai celebrates the season with festive feasts

From a twenty foot illuminated Christmas tree to honey glazed turkey delivered to your table, the hotel crafts an intimate holiday season across its restaurants and gathering spaces.

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Woman in orange swimsuit and wide-brimmed white hat reclines by a turquoise pool, with a book and cold drink on the adjacent table

United Arab Emirates

Six poolside sanctuaries across Dubai for unhurried escape

From rooftop retreats overlooking the skyline to beachside lounging by Dubai Creek, Emaar Hospitality Group's collection of pool destinations transforms an afternoon or weekend into a gentle reprieve from routine.

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AMARU Dubai storefront at night with gilt lettering and gold-toned architectural details above the entrance; interior scene shows men in business attire conversing at a bar with glassware and cocktails, with text overlaid reading 'CORPORATE EVENTS THE AMARU WAY'

United Arab Emirates

AMARU opens its doors for corporate events with Latin flair

Two floors of distinctive spaces and bold Latin American cuisine create the setting for gatherings with genuine rhythm. AMARU brings immersive entertainment and culinary theatre to Dubai's corporate calendar.

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A couple in evening wear seated at a candlelit table with lit tapers and festive floral arrangements, with illuminated bottles visible in a bar cabinet behind them

United Arab Emirates

Address brings festive afternoon tea to three Dubai locations

From hot chocolate and panettone at Downtown to a tiered afternoon tea by the creek, Address Hotels + Resorts marks the season with three elegant festive offerings across its properties.

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The entrance to Luciano's restaurant, marked by wooden signage, opens onto a manicured garden setting with palm trees, candlelit wooden tables, and soft overhead lighting beneath blue umbrellas

United Arab Emirates

Luciano’s refreshes its Italian menu in a garden setting

The alfresco restaurant at Al Habtoor Grand Resort has revamped its offerings with handcrafted classics and contemporary creations that honour the depth of Italian cooking.

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A private dining room at Zuma Dubai with a long polished timber table set for eight, wine glasses and white napkins precisely placed, burgundy upholstered chairs, textured stone columns flanking the space, and a floor-to-ceiling illuminated wine cabinet displaying bottles behind glass.

United Arab Emirates

Zuma Dubai opens private dining sanctuaries for intimate gatherings

Behind textured stone walls and illuminated wine cellars, Zuma's private rooms offer tailored tasting menus and dedicated service for celebrations of any scale.

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White gift boxes adorned with sage green and champagne gold ribbons arranged in soft focus beneath warm amber and golden bokeh lights, evoking the festive ambiance of the Palace celebration

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Palace ignites its Christmas tree beneath the Palace dome

On 11 December at 7pm, the annual tree lighting ceremony returns to Abu Dhabi's most storied address, rekindling a seasonal tradition that draws together the city's most discerning guests.

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Twin copper-gold towers of The Biltmore Bab Al Qasr rise against clear sky, with Moroccan-inspired stone archways at the base and palm trees in foreground

United Arab Emirates

The Biltmore Bab Al Qasr: Corniche landmark reborn in copper and craft

The iconic Abu Dhabi hotel now carries The Biltmore name, marrying Moroccan artistry with Emirati warmth through hand cut zellige, mother of pearl inlay and 36 storeys of copper gold glass that glow against the desert sky.

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Dining room at SHI overlooking Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf at night, with gold pendant lights, timber tables, upholstered chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows framing illuminated towers across the water

United Arab Emirates

SHI refreshes its menu with four new dishes and reimagined classics

On Bluewaters Island, the contemporary Asian restaurant welcomes Otoro Maki, Eel Roll and Duck Bao Bun, alongside seven elevated reinterpretations of its signature offerings.

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