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Voting is now open for the What’s On Dubai Awards 2024
It’s time to champion your favourites… While What’s On is the most trusted source for discovering the very best things to do in Dubai, we’re always keen to know the places that you, our lovely readers, love to go. Never more so than now, as we prepare for the What’s On Dubai Awards 2024. Taking […]
Eat & Drink
Restaurant review: Soul Kitchen Dubai
This cool new Business Bay eatery is a feast for the senses, but does it satisfy the sense that truly matters? Dubai is home to a large number of Lebanese restaurants, but newly-opened Soul Kitchen is not your typical Lebanese restaurant. A concept by Factory People, a Beirut-based group of artists and music enthusiasts, Soul […]
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Enjoy spectacular summer offers at Akira Back Lounge
From ladies’ nights to a new dining experience… W Dubai – The Palm’s Akira Back Lounge has super summer offers, which will have you coming back for seconds. The uber-stylish restaurant has a special promotion on its Batafurai Ladies Night, and the brand-new dining experience Lucky Number. Akiba Back Lounge boasts impressive views of Dubai […]
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6 reasons why the festive season at the Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is the most wonderful time of the year
Festive fiestas for every mood… The Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is celebrating the festive season in style, pulling out all the stops for some unforgettable experiences. Whether for Christmas Day, Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, there’s something for each day that matters, and you are invited to be a part of all the fun. […]
Eat & Drink
Team What’s On pick their favourite things in the UAE right now
These are our favourite things in the UAE right now… Sipping the sunset at… Drift Beach View this post on Instagram A post shared by What’s On Dubai (@whatsondubai) I like to think I’ve seen some pretty epic sunsets in my lifetime. From the beaches of Krabi on the seafront at Pulay Bay, […]
Culture
Ep1: Reborn in Dubai with guest Ian Fairservice, founder of What’s On
Episode 1: Reborn in Dubai powered by What’s On, with guest Ian Fairservice, founder of What’s On, managing partner and group editor-in-chief of Motivate Media Group Welcome to Episode 1 of Reborn in Dubai. With What’s On turning 45 in 2024, it made perfect sense to launch this podcast with the man behind the phenomenon, a […]
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All the merry reasons to spend the festive season at Cucina
Sponsored: Do festive season this year neighbourhood Italian style… Everyone’s favourite neighbourhood Italian spot is giving us all the merry reasons and more this festive season to come by and make their holidays truly memorable. Cucina, located on the Palm, invites guests to explore an exciting array of offers that will cater to everyone’s needs. […]
Christmas
Glide through festive season with Movenpick JLT
Sponsored: Embrace the festive season at Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers… Here’s a quick look at what’s in store, as fabulous festivities take flight while we glide through December. A terrific Turkey Takeaway Movenpick JLT brings the best of festivities home to you with its Turkey Takeaway this season, with a juicy festive bird ready to […]
Christmas
4 spirited festive treats await at Taj Exotica
Sponsored: ‘Tis the season at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai… One of our favourite things about Christmas in Dubai – is the weather. All the same festive feels and feasts, goodwill and gifting, parties and paper crowns – just with zero need to battle blizzards whilst you’re out present shopping. Yes, you […]
Film
All the new movies to catch this weekend
Of action sagas and slashers… Love us some at-home streaming platform action. But the true joy of the cinema experience is all the popcorn you spill down the sides of your seat and the many bathroom trips you make from all the soda you’re drinking. Can’t beat that. For your film fix, here are all the […]
Film
Sharjah Art Foundation’s film festival is every cinema lover’s haven
Sponsored: Gear up for the sixth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform… Sharjah Art Foundation has been, since its inception, highlighting the very best of art, film and culture in the cultural hub of the UAE. This year is no different, with the sixth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform bringing to audiences a diverse […]
Culture
Review: Wonka and why you need to Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee see it
Roald-ing the dice… The assorted works of Roald Dahl represent some of my earliest childhood reading memories. Post-bedtime, under-the-duvet word guzzling, mini maglite gripped in one hand, a free finger tracing each line of text. These were magical tales of resilient children and adults bullying for sport, fantastic fauna, scheming capitalists, potions, pogswizzlers and whizzpoppers […]
