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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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Burj Khalifa illuminated at night with purple, pink and blue Diwali lighting, tower rising above the Downtown Dubai skyline with surrounding buildings and water features below

United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa illuminates Diwali with prismatic light display

Dubai's iconic tower transforms into a canvas of colour to celebrate the Festival of Lights, casting purple, pink and blue hues across the night sky above Downtown Dubai.

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Interior of the redesigned Bvlgari Boutique at Bvlgari Resort Dubai, featuring pale cream walls, gilded brass wall sconces, a round marble table with fresh flowers, and a framed portrait against soft recessed lighting

United Arab Emirates

Bvlgari Resort Dubai reopens its redesigned boutique

The Roman jeweller's new sanctuary within the resort merges its legendary craftsmanship with the language of contemporary design, celebrating the house's unmistakable aesthetic.

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A performer in cream shirt and dark checked trousers balances on one foot atop a vertical stack of seven skateboards, arms raised in counterbalance against a dark curtained background, with candlelit dining tables visible below

United Arab Emirates

Rola Bola performs a perilous skateboard ballet at Billionaire Dubai

The dinner show welcomes a gravity defying acrobat who balances and pivots across a precarious tower of skateboards, turning the dining room into a hushed theatre of risk and precision.

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The illuminated storefront of Social Distrikt at Dubai Mall displays white serif lettering against a deep navy background with a geometric constellation pattern, flanked by golden foliage

United Arab Emirates

Social Distrikt opens its doors at Dubai Mall

A vibrant new social destination has arrived at Dubai's premier shopping destination. Social Distrikt brings together dining, entertainment and community in a dynamic urban setting.

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A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a wave at Surf Abu Dhabi, spray cascading around them, with the facility's steel structures and turquoise water visible against a golden sunset sky.

United Arab Emirates

Surf Abu Dhabi joins TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2026

Modon's latest destination achievement underscores Abu Dhabi's emergence as a global hub for distinctive experiences. The recognition celebrates a destination shaped by thoughtful development and genuine innovation.

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Black and white photograph of guests in an elegant corridor lit by atmospheric overhead lighting, wearing evening wear including a white draped gown and black formal attire, moving through the theatrical space of Hall of Stars

United Arab Emirates

Billionaire Dubai unveils Hall of Stars dinner theatre experience

A new theatrical dining concept arrives in November, merging gastronomy with live performance in an immersive evening designed for Dubai's most discerning guests.

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An expansive brunch spread across wooden serving boards displays pizzas with charred crusts, fresh ceviche garnished with microgreens, roasted vegetables, sliced breads, and tiered displays of fresh produce including limes and herbs, set against soft golden lighting and blooming florals.

United Arab Emirates

The hands that craft Zuma’s Saturday Baikingu brunch

Beyond the polished dining room and the choreography of service lies the disciplined artistry of Zuma's kitchen. Watch the team transform raw ingredients into the refined Japanese and Peruvian fusion that defines the restaurant's weekend celebration.

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A pink and white striped inflatable ring floats on the surface of a resort pool, viewed from above, with pale stone decking and palm fronds visible at the water's edge.

United Arab Emirates

Fairmont The Palm introduces Sunkissed Society Pool BBQ

Saturday afternoons at Fairmont The Palm now centre on Sunkissed Society, a poolside gathering that marries the ease of barbecued classics with the simple pleasures of water and sun. The new weekend ritual settles guests into the resort's aquatic landscape for a leisurely social occasion.

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A wooden dhow with cream and brown tones sails on calm waters at dusk, with Dubai's distant skyline visible and a guest seated on the upper deck.

United Arab Emirates

Lady Nara Returns to Dubai’s Waters with French Riviera Dining

The custom built dhow reopens from November with redesigned interiors and a signature menu rooted in the founder's family heritage. Guests dine aboard as Dubai's skyline unfolds from the water.

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Lady Nara floating French restaurant on the Dubai Canal

United Arab Emirates

Lady Nara returns to Dubai’s waters as a floating French restaurant

Nara Hospitality Group's custom built dhow returns from 6 November with Riviera dining, live music and a fresh view of Dubai from the Dubai Canal.

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