David Rivers, Group Editor of What's On https://whatson.ae/author/david-rivers/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 16 May 2025 09:14:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Review: This Dubai restaurant’s Indian brunch is a fine dining bargain https://whatson.ae/2025/02/review-this-dubai-restaurants-indian-brunch-is-a-fine-dining-bargain/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:06:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=336728 With a Michelin history, Jamavar offers unlimited drinks for Dhs395… One of Dubai’s best hacks for saving money is to seek out quality lunch menus. Select wisely, and it means you can dine at world-class restaurants for modest prices, without compromising on quality. Jamavar’s Royal Brunch might just offer the best case study in town […]

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]]> Emirates issues updates for passengers flying on these dates https://whatson.ae/2025/02/emirates-issues-updates-for-passengers-flying-on-these-dates/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:29:57 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=337734 The airline warned of a peak period… Emirates has issued fresh travel advice if you are travelling from Dubai later this week. If you are jetting off (lucky you) between Friday, February 21, and Sunday, February 23, Emirates is urging you to check-in even earlier than usual. This is because it’s a peak period where […]

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]]> Emirates says viral YouTube video has not led to cabin crew sackings https://whatson.ae/2025/02/emirates-says-viral-youtube-video-has-not-led-to-cabin-crew-sackings/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:53:42 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=336857 Inaccurate information has spread online about the YouTube video… Emirates has confirmed it has not dismissed any employees after a behind-the-scenes video went viral. The airline says it is aware of YouTube footage that shows the airline’s cabin crew behind the scenes. The footage was released last year and was published with the title: ‘Behind […]

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]]> I tried the new Burj Khalifa lunch with unlimited rosé – the price surprised me https://whatson.ae/2025/02/i-tried-new-burj-khalifa-lunch-with-unlimited-rose-the-price-surprised-me/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:30 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=335025 At.mosphere has recently launched a new lunch menu… Are you afraid of heights? If you’re not, great. If you are, don’t look down (literally, on the page). I’ve come to At.mosphere, the Instagram haven that sits on the 122nd floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The venue recently launched a mew Stylish Rosé Lunch […]

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]]> UAE launches Blue Visa offering 10-year residency permit https://whatson.ae/2025/02/uae-launches-blue-visa-offering-10-year-residency-permit/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:19:10 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=336623 It follows the Golden and Green Visas… The UAE has launched the first phase of its 10-year Blue Visa – and it’s good news if you work in environmental protection. Details of the residency permit were given at the World Governments Summit 2025 on Tuesday. For the first phase, 20 sustainability thought leaders will be […]

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]]> 11 essential Dubai tips I wish I’d known before I moved here https://whatson.ae/2025/02/essential-dubai-tips-i-wish-id-known-before-i-moved-here/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:15:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=334168 From booking flights to traffic woes, some things are worth knowing… I need little excuse to tell you why you should move to Dubai. Endless things to do, pool days to unwind at, and world-class restaurants, it’s little wonder so many people have come here for a slice of the action. But moving abroad is […]

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]]> RTA cuts some Dubai traffic by 60 per cent after 50 areas upgraded https://whatson.ae/2025/02/rta-cuts-some-dubai-traffic-by-60-after-50-areas-upgraded/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:03:37 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=336083 The t-word is a regular topic in Dubai, but things look to be getting better… If you’re reading this, traffic is likely a daily occurrence in your life. But good news, things do seem to be getting better. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says it has slashed traffic by 60 per cent in some […]

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]]> These 4 Dubai zones will become car-free https://whatson.ae/2025/02/car-free-zones-in-dubai/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:44:47 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=335835 The move comes as part of the Super Block initiative… Four Dubai neighbourhoods – Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama and Al Quoz Creative Zone – are set to become car-free pedestrian zones, it has been announced. Images: What’s On archive H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and […]

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]]> Inside epic new Emirates lounge – the biggest outside Dubai https://whatson.ae/2025/02/new-bangkok-emirates-lounge-is-biggest-outside-dubai/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:22:27 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=335393 It has shower spas, luxury interior and dishes from home and abroad… Emirates has opened its biggest lounge outside of Dubai – and it looks pretty epic. The airline unveiled the swanky new complex at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Satellite 1 Terminal. The refurbished lounge will host 250 people, with shower spas and a selection of […]

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]]> Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praises Etihad Rail as ‘new national ambition’ https://whatson.ae/2025/02/sheikh-mohammed-praises-etihad-rail-as-new-national-ambition/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:12:54 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=335210 The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai set a Dhs200billion transport logistics target… Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has praised Etihad Rail as a “new national ambition” as part of transport logistics pledge. The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced plans to raise the value of the UAE’s logistics sector to Dhs200billion annually within seven […]

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]]> RTA unveils 322km/h flying taxi at Museum of the Future https://whatson.ae/2025/02/rta-unveils-322km-h-flying-taxi-at-museum-of-the-future/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:49:14 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=335000 The future is here, literally… A 322km/h flying taxi prototype has been unveiled. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now displaying the Joby Aviation aerial vehicle at the Museum of the Future. The prototype sheds light on Dubai’s bright plans for the future, with a target of achieving 25% of self-driving trips by 2030. […]

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]]> Why we’re launching What’s On Northern Emirates https://whatson.ae/2025/02/why-were-launching-whats-on-northern-emirates/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:18 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=334850 You can now get our February issue… Who put the great in the great outdoors? We don’t know, but we’re pretty sure they were talking about the UAE when they did. Because I don’t mean to brag (although I’m going to anyway), but the five Emirates north of Dubai and Abu Dhabi spoil us rotten. […]

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