News - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/news/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:44:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 The Dubai news you might have missed this week: June 1 to 5 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/dubai-news-you-might-have-missed-this-week-june-1-to-5/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:44:39 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390187 ICYMI If you’ve been working hard and need a quick catch-up on the important news updates in Dubai this week, we’ve rounded up everything you need right here. New private sector salary rules come into effect Last month, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) introduced a new rule requiring private sector companies in […]

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]]> 10 redeemable pool day deals in Dubai this weekend https://whatson.ae/2026/06/10-redeemable-pool-day-deals-in-dubai-for-eid-al-adha-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:40:42 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389035 Sunshine, swimsuits, and the best pool day deals in Dubai As the days heat up, there’s only one way to stay cool – Dubai’s pool scene. There’s no better way to enjoy the sunshine than lounging poolside, taking a dip, and sipping on something chilled. From sky-high infinity pools with stunning views to quiet, low-key […]

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]]> The Four Restaurants and People Who Defined Dubai’s Food Scene in 2026, According to Us https://whatson.ae/2026/06/the-four-restaurants-and-people-who-defined-dubais-food-scene-in-2026-according-to-us/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:55:44 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390112 The Editor’s Choice at the What’s On Dubai Awards are given to the restaurant, the chef, the newcomer, and the homegrown story that we believe have most meaningfully moved the needle on Dubai’s food and dining scene this year. Here’s who won in 2026, and why. There are 47 categories at the What’s On Dubai […]

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]]> In pics: The Winners of the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/in-pics-the-winners-of-the-whats-on-dubai-awards-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:31:42 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389878 The winners have been revealed… The What’s On Dubai Awards is the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the UAE – and the only one voted for entirely by the public. Every year it shines a light on the restaurants, bars, attractions, and experiences that genuinely define life in this city: the brunch that […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: Every winner from Dubai’s biggest night in food and entertainment https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-every-winner-from-dubais-biggest-night-in-food-and-entertainment/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:08:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389662 That’s a wrap on the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 Manāo claimed Restaurant of the Year just months after earning one of the UAE’s fastest-ever Michelin Stars. Gabriela Chamorro was named Chef of the Year. Barrafina took Newcomer of the Year on its Dubai debut. Here is every winner and highly commended from the What’s […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: All of the winners https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-winners-announced/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:16:02 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389783 All the winners from The What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 The What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 was last night and it was the biggest night in Dubai’s food and entertainment calendar. The What’s On Dubai Awards is the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the UAE – and the only one voted for entirely […]

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]]> 9 things you didn’t know you could do with your nol card https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-your-nol-card/ https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-your-nol-card/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=158216 From shopping for groceries to paying for fuel, visiting attractions and more If you live in Dubai, chances are you have a nol card tucked in your wallet. While this handy slip of plastic is most commonly used to pay for public transport rides, your nol card has a range of uses you probably did […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-your-nol-card/feed/ 0 What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UAE? https://whatson.ae/2026/06/hottest-temperature-ever-in-uae/ https://whatson.ae/2026/06/hottest-temperature-ever-in-uae/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:25 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=202195 In case you were wondering As summer sets in and temperatures climb, one question may have come to mind: what is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UAE? We have the answer, right here. The official record for the UAE’s highest-ever temperature was July 2002, an eye-sweating 52.1ºC (125.78ºF). And remember this was most […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/06/hottest-temperature-ever-in-uae/feed/ 4 Is The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Downtown one of Dubai’s most beautiful spas? https://whatson.ae/2026/06/is-the-spa-at-mandarin-oriental-downtown-one-of-dubais-most-beautiful-spas/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:09 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389319 City views and pure calm at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai You step out of the lift at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai expecting the usual spa calm, but this feels different. Darker, quieter, more cocooned from the city below. High above Sheikh Zayed Road, the space leans into low lighting […]

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]]> Sheikh Hamdan spotted dining at Sirene by GAIA https://whatson.ae/2026/06/sheikh-hamdan-spotted-dining-at-sirene-by-gaia/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:20:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389771 Dubai’s Crown Prince is well versed in the city’s dining scene If you follow Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Instagram, you’ll know he’s a bit of a foodie. Well-versed in […]

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]]> 5 major changes coming to Abu Dhabi in June that you need to know about https://whatson.ae/2026/06/5-major-changes-coming-to-abu-dhabi-in-june-that-you-need-to-know-about/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:16 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389758 From pricier parking to new salary rules and legal changes, here are key updates Abu Dhabi residents need to know in June June is shaping up to be a month of updates. From changes to parking to new rules around salary payments and legal adulthood, these updates are coming into effect in June, so residents, […]

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]]> 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend: June 5 to 7 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/10-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-june-5-to-7/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:56 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389622 Wellness by day, live entertainment by night, here are 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend Weekends in Dubai don’t follow one mood. Some are loud and social, others more low-key – and most of us want a bit of both. Whether it’s a long, leisurely lunch somewhere new, a wellness treatment, a cooking […]

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