Laura Coughlin, Author at What's On https://whatson.ae/author/lauracoughlin/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:53:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 The five dishes you need to try at El Primo Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/04/the-five-dishes-you-need-to-try-at-el-primo-dubai/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:53:24 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386086 Chef-owner Jonathan Colin shares the can’t-miss plates (and pours) that keep the new taqueria El Primo buzzing in Dubai In industry circles, chef Jonathan Colin has been quietly revered for years, a chef whose precision and perspective were shaped in some of the world’s most exacting kitchens. The Mexico City native cut his teeth at […]

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]]> Step inside a classy weekend treat: A review of The Beam Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/04/step-inside-a-classy-weekend-treat-a-review-of-the-beam-dubai/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:06 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385643 The Beam might just be Dubai’s most elegant Sunday lunch If you’re looking to swap loud brunches for something a little more refined, The Beam is quietly setting the tone. Think classic British charm, beautifully executed dishes, and a laidback, grown-up atmosphere that feels more countryside manor than city hotspot. It’s the kind of place […]

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]]> 7 delicious reasons to visit Vista Mare right now https://whatson.ae/2026/04/visit-vista-mare-restaurants/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:58:54 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385428 This quieter, resident-focused beachfront delivers a calmer, more understated counterpoint to the Palm’s typically high-octane scenes West Beach is known as the Palm’s glossy, high-energy show pony – all basslines, branded beach clubs and the occasional queue for a sun lounger – but Vista Mare is the calmer, better-adjusted sibling. Sitting on the east shoreline […]

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]]> Review: Barrafina Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/04/review-barrafina-dubai/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:30:14 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385366 A seat at the counter, a plate of Spain, and a masterclass in why simple food, done properly, still wins The spot First, a little backstory. The original Barrafina opened in London’s Soho in 2007 and promptly taught the city a new competitive sport: queuing. In 2016 it moved to Dean Street; today there are […]

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]]> Summer in Nashville: This fun country music festival returns to Dubai this April https://whatson.ae/2026/04/summer-in-nashville-this-fun-country-music-festival-returns-to-dubai-this-april/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:58:58 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385225 Dubai Media City Amphitheatre hosts a weekend of country music, barbecue and bootscootin’ fun this month If travelling isn’t top of the agenda right now, we get it. With the general unpredictability of the world, the idea of hopping on a long-haul flight can feel less appealing than usual. But if there’s one thing the […]

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]]> Review: Window at Alserkal Avenue https://whatson.ae/2026/04/review-window-at-alserkal-avenue/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:38:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385205 A firey new bistro in Alserkal Avenue that’s nailed it The spot Great neighbourhood restaurants are magical little places. They’re the rooms you slip into when the outside world feels uncertain, and you need somewhere that promises warmth, good food and the quiet reassurance that things are broadly going to be alright. The best ones […]

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]]> Son of a Fish: A lively new Greek restaurant in Dubai Harbour https://whatson.ae/2026/03/son-of-a-fish-a-lively-new-greek-restaurant-in-dubai-harbour/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:30:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=383432 Son Of A Fish: An easy, breezy, good-time Greek restaurant in Dubai Habour The spot Besides those wealthy enough to live in those gleaming Emaar apartments, or the cruise-liner crowd docking nearby, there’s been little reason to trek out to Dubai Harbour. For a while, Bar du Port carried the area’s social ambitions almost single-handedly. […]

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]]> Top spots to celebrate Chinese New Year in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/02/top-spots-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-in-dubai/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:08 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380732 Restaurants are ringing in the Year of the Horse with dim sum, Peking duck, lion dances and more From colourful dragon dances to mega feasts designed for sharing, Chinese New Year in Dubai unfolds as a citywide celebration of culture, collective and good fortune. As the Year of the Horse gallops in, restaurants, hotels and […]

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]]> Inside J Club: Dubai’s Dhs51,500 per year gym membership https://whatson.ae/2026/02/inside-j-club-dubais-dhs51500-per-year-gym-membership/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:17 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380803 Is J Club worth Dhs51,500 a year? We put Dubai’s luxury lifestyle gym to the test From electrolyte shots between sets to sea-view cardio overlooking the Burj Al Arab, we spent a day at J Club to see if this high-end membership is a genuine game-changer – or just another glossy splurge. What’s On contributor […]

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]]> Review: Pepperoni Comedy Club https://whatson.ae/2026/02/review-pepperoni-comedy-club/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:27:47 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380812 Pepperoni Comedy Club is where pizza meets punchlines smack bang in the centre of 25 Jump Street The spot Rikas Hospitality has been rapidly expanding its Dubai empire, but Pepperoni Comedy Club feels like a left turn, in a good way. This is a casual, clever pivot into Americana, done in collaboration with radio heavyweight […]

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]]> Review: Tezukuri https://whatson.ae/2026/02/review-tezukuri-dubai/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:41:18 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380710 Minimalist Japanese dining with a side of vinyl-level cool The spot Dubai Opera quietly levelled up its dining credentials late last year with the arrival of Tezukuri, a poised and polished addition to the District. The concept comes courtesy of an all-female power pairing: Neha Mishra of Kinoya fame, alongside Panchali Mahendra of Atelier House […]

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]]> 12 different ways to do Valentine’s Day in the UAE https://whatson.ae/2026/02/different-ways-to-do-valentines-day-in-the-uae/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:25 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380687 Forget predictable plans – these alternative UAE-wide date ideas turn Valentine’s Day into something far more memorable Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to follow a script of dinner reservations, roses, and set menus. If you’re looking to break away from the predictable this year, the UAE is packed with alternative date ideas that offer something more […]

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