DUBAI GUIDE

Where to stay, eat, drink, unwind and explore in the UAE’s most dynamic city.

Dubai is a city built on vision. In just a few decades, it has become one of the world’s most recognisable destinations. With its glittering skyline, record-breaking landmarks, and a cosmopolitan community of over three million, Dubai has become globally recognisable. Today, there’s more to the story than architectural icons and luxury shopping. The city is redefining itself with a fresh identity that blends heritage and innovation. Traditional souks sit alongside contemporary galleries, desert adventures meet cutting-edge dining, and a new generation of hotels offering world-class hospitality.

Dubai is as much about atmosphere as it is about ambition. It’s a place where you can watch the sun rise over the dunes, spend the afternoon in a world-class spa, and end the night at a rooftop bar with views stretching across the Arabian Gulf. Whether you come for leisure, culture, or indulgence, the city promises experiences that feel both extraordinary and distinctly its own. Explore our curated guides below for the best places to stay, dine, and discover during your time in Dubai.

Dubai Articles

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Restaurants / Middle East

The best restaurants for a long lunch in Dubai

From beachfront favourites to skyline terraces, these are the best restaurants for a long lunch in Dubai, where pace, setting, and food come together seamlessly.

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30 April 2026

Wriiten by Ainjhelicah de Mesa

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Hotels / Middle East

The 4 Best Luxury Hotels in Abu Dhabi

A curated edit of the best luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi, from beachfront resorts on Saadiyat Island to a secluded desert retreat and a refined waterfront city stay.

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25 April 2026

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Hotels / Middle East

The 4 Hotels that quietly get everything right

A focused selection of Dubai hotels that prioritise discipline over display, where service, design and dining are delivered with quiet assurance and understated elegance.

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21 February 2026

Wriiten by Rosie M-Beedie

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Restaurants / Middle East

The 5 Restaurants we’d recommend for 2026

A considered edit of five restaurants defining Dubai’s dining landscape in 2026 – spanning atmosphere, heritage, sheer luxury and one of the year’s most anticipated openings

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10 February 2026

Wriiten by Rosie M-Beedie

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Restaurants / Middle East

What We’d Actually Book on February 14

A considered edit of romantic fine dining restaurants in Dubai we would genuinely book for February 14, focused on intimacy and dining experiences that feel personal.

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05 February 2026

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Hotels / Middle East

The 9 Best Wellness Hotels To Escape To In The Middle East

From desert solitude to mountain calm and coastal serenity, these wellness hotels in the Middle East offer restorative escapes rooted in nature, design, and mindful living.

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01 February 2026

Wriiten by Ainjhelicah de Mesa