Dinesh Ramanathan, Author at What's On https://whatson.ae/author/dinesh-ramanathan/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:29:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 6 important steps for home buyers in Abu Dhabi, from What’s On’s readers https://whatson.ae/2025/05/how-to-buy-a-house-in-abu-dhabi/ Fri, 30 May 2025 12:01:20 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351749 Jump on that bandwagon… Buying a property is a huge step in anyone’s life. Whether you’re looking to buy a home to live in or as an investment, here are 6 simple things for new home buyers to remember, as sent in by our readers. Obvious? Maybe. Helpful? Absolutely.    

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]]> 9 useful tips for new Abu Dhabi residents, from What’s On’s readers https://whatson.ae/2025/05/useful-tips-for-new-abu-dhabi-residents/ Fri, 30 May 2025 10:22:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351732 Welcome to our wonderful city… Reliable sources tell us Abu Dhabi’s population hit 3.79 million last year (2024), an incredible 83 per cent rise compared to numbers recorded in 2011. And we don’t expect that trend to end anytime soon, so here are 9 useful tips for new Abu Dhabi residents, from our own readers. […]

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]]> 7 amazing things about living in the UAE in 2025 https://whatson.ae/2025/05/the-best-thing-about-living-in-the-uae/ Fri, 30 May 2025 08:58:25 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351881 Home, sweet home… Yes, it’s What’s On’s 46th birthday in June – but the best gift we could ask for, is to call the UAE our home. Which is why, on this occasion, we’re sharing 7 amazing things about living in the UAE, in 2025. (Disclaimer: more lists like this one could follow very soon […]

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]]> Review: Barbassi in Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2025/05/barbassi-abu-dhabi/ Fri, 30 May 2025 07:38:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351682 The midday break you’ve been dreaming of… From the minds behind the capital’s favourite pizza, Marmellata, Barbassi is a canteen-style eatery that’s made its place in a subtle corner of Mina Zayed’s creative Madar39 (M39) neighbourhood. This sandwich-focused cafeteria arrives at M39 with all the warmth and flavour-packed flair we’ve come to expect from the […]

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]]> WhatsApp Business users could soon be charged per message https://whatson.ae/2025/05/whatsapp-business-in-the-uae/ Fri, 30 May 2025 04:52:12 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351809 You have one new notification… WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging service that’s taken the world by storm over the last decade, and has become arguably the most widely-used messaging platform in the UAE, will soon be a paid service on its Business variant. Images: unsplash The messaging platform will begin charging registered businesses using WhatsApp Business, […]

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]]> 4 unmissable shows in Abu Dhabi this June 2025 https://whatson.ae/2025/05/abu-dhabi-events-june-2025/ Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351662 Summer what? While this might officially be “slow season”, the entertainment calendar in Abu Dhabi refuses to sleep. From hilarious comedians to winning musicals to superstar composers, there’s plenty to be enjoyed in Abu Dhabi in June. Here are 4 unmissable shows in Abu Dhabi in June 2025. June 1: Hans Zimmer Live The second […]

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]]> 8 places to experience your favourite travel destinations in the UAE https://whatson.ae/2025/05/8-places-to-experience-your-favourite-travel-destinations-in-the-uae/ Thu, 29 May 2025 11:28:33 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351619 Jet set, stay put… No flights? No problem. From a Santorini escape to a Broadway night out, we’ve found global getaways hiding in plain sight for you – right here in the UAE. Here are 8 places to experience your favourite travel destinations in the UAE this summer. Chicago, USA: The Butcher and Still, Four […]

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]]> Hidden Bar has relaunched in Abu Dhabi – and it’s gorgeous https://whatson.ae/2025/05/hidden-bar-has-relaunched-in-abu-dhabi-and-its-gorgeous/ Thu, 29 May 2025 08:24:30 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351567 Plan your next evening out… Rosewood Abu Dhabi has just relaunched its popular Hidden Bar, and what once made every list of the best speakeasies in town, is now back in a brand new avatar (to us, anyway) – as  a full-blown bar and lounge. Mysteriously tucked away behind newly-installed doors right off the hotel’s […]

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]]> A dazzling new residential megaproject is being unveiled in Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2025/05/fahid-island-residences-abu-dhabi/ Thu, 29 May 2025 06:32:24 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351560 Setting the standard… Abu Dhabi’s ever-expanding portfolio of booming residential megaprojects never fails to impress, and now, a brand new one that’s been in the works and has grabbed attention for months is finally ready to be unveiled: Fahid Island. The Aldar Properties development is being marketed as “Abu Dhabi’s newest island destination where turquoise […]

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]]> How did the Etihad Arena become a leader in sustainability? https://whatson.ae/2025/05/etihad-arena-in-abu-dhabi/ Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351304 Way more than just a global entertainment hub… While Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena is home to island-shaking concerts, hilarious comedy shows, award-winning musicals all the way from Broadway Ave. and much more, that got us thinking: with all the booming sounds and glittering visuals pumped out of their state-of-the-art A/V system, are there any green […]

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]]> 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: May 30 to June 2 https://whatson.ae/2025/05/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-june-2025/ Wed, 28 May 2025 11:02:03 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351307 It’s almost here… End of the month, end of the week. All is good, we’ve got you covered. Here are 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Friday, May 30 Laugh it up with Luca Cupani   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Luca Cupani (@lucacupani) The Italian laughmaster […]

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]]> Here’s how the first Abu Dhabi Lock In of 2025 went down https://whatson.ae/2025/05/whats-on-lock-in-2025/ Wed, 28 May 2025 07:13:13 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=350957 Our guests turned up in force… Over the weekend of May 24 and 25, What’s On hosted Abu Dhabi’s exciting, sold out most weekend summer celebration at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel, over a full 28 hours. Our wonderful guests turned up in droves and experienced a fun-soaked weekend like none other, with a superstar […]

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