Things to do in Dubai & the United Arab Emirates https://whatson.ae/section/things-to-do/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:48:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 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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]]> CoComelon & Blippi are heading to Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/06/cocomelon-blippi-are-heading-to-abu-dhabi-this-august/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390111 Two kids’ favourites, one stage, and plenty of sing-along fun Parents, prepare to hear plenty of excited squeals. CoComelon and Blippi will share the stage in Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing two of kids’ favourite shows together in one live performance. The hit children’s show CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE lands in Abu Dhabi on […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: The Highly Commended https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-the-highly-commended/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:37:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389932 The people have spoken, and these are the Highly Commended Dubai’s leisure, entertainment and dining scene really has captured the world’s attention – and for good reason. The pace of its development, the strength and depth of homegrown ingenuity, and the critical mass of its creative core – draws in the world’s finest talent and […]

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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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]]> 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 6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: June 5 to 7 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-weekend-june-5-to-7/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389763 Abu Dhabi, but make it a weekend well spent Abu Dhabi is in that sweet spot where the weekend feels like a menu you want to order everything from. There’s something new baking in the café scene, a few indulgent bites worth planning lunch around, and plenty of ways to swap your usual routine for […]

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Top spots to watch the World Cup in Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-abu-dhabi-2026/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:39:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389587 All eyes on World Cup action in Abu Dhabi The capital does World Cup season in its own style – waterfront venues, island sports bars and a handful of neighbourhood favourites that have been filling up for big matches for years. From Yas Island to the Corniche, here’s your guide to watching the World Cup […]

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]]> Michel Fadel, Shawn Chidiac & more to perform at Dubai Opera https://whatson.ae/2026/06/michel-fadel-shawn-chidiac-more-to-perfrom-at-dubai-opera/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:43:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389570 RE:SET brings music, comedy, storytelling and surprise performances together for one night only at Dubai Opera Dubai is no stranger to big events, but RE:SET is doing things a little differently. Landing at Dubai Opera on Saturday June 6, the one-night-only live experience brings together some of the region’s most recognisable names across music, comedy, […]

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]]> 8 cool new things to do in Abu Dhabi this June https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-june-2026/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:12:53 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389513 From waterfront cafés and immersive cinema experiences to new dining concepts and live entertainment, here’s what’s new to try in Abu Dhabi this June Abu Dhabi’s calendar is heating up this June with a wave of new openings and experiences across the capital. From stylish new restaurants and laid-back café pop-ups to high-energy entertainment venues […]

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]]> Game on: Your guide to watching the World Cup in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-sports-bars-fanzones-dubai-2026/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389498 World Cup fever hits Dubai Though the World Cup action unfolds thousands of kilometres away, Dubai will be bringing every tackle, goal and winner closer to home. Here’s where to watch the World Cup in Dubai  FAN ZONES Bla Bla by McGettigan’s   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BeMoreThan Events […]

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