Because dinner tastes better with a backdrop like this Let’s be honest, half the fun of dining out in Dubai is the view – a killer setting just makes everything taste better. Some of the best restaurants in Dubai with a view are worth visiting for the view alone – but when the food matches the setting, that’s when you know you’ve found something special. Because you’re also here for that ‘wow’ moment every time you look up from your plate. Here are 20 of the best restaurants in Dubai with a view in 2026. Click through the gallery   3 of 12

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The Yas Island Kids Go Free offer returns, giving families free hotel stays, meals and theme park access for children under 11 If you are already thinking about how to keep the kids busy this summer, Yas Island has an answer ready. The destination’s popular Kids Go Free offer is back, running until October 31, and it takes a generous swipe at one of the biggest family holiday costs. Children aged 11 and under can stay, eat and explore without adding to the bill, which makes the idea of a Yas Island staycation a lot more tempting. It starts at

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The ruler of Dubai was pictured enjoying lunch at the DIFC hotspot HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is regularly seen out and about, whether it’s chairing government meetings, visiting progress on new megaprojects, or dining in the city’s incredible restaurants. And for his most recent outing, Sheikh Mohammed has been spotted enjoying lunch at Zuma, the long-standing, multi-award-winning Japanese hotspot in DIFC. The restaurant’s official Instagram account shared a series of videos and photos of the Dubai ruler on Wednesday April 15, where he greeted team members and enjoyed

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The RTA in Dubai has announced that recently it has completed a major development along Al Qudra Road with the improvement of two of its intersections with the opening of two new bridges. The first bridge improves the intersection between Arabian Raches and Dubai Studio Cityy. It is spanning 600 metres and has four lanes to help improve traffic flow. The bridge has improved traffic capacity by 191% and waiting time by 55% so you can now travel along Al Qudra Road in 2.8 minutes instead of the previous 9.4 minutes. It’s said that this will affect 400,000 of Dubai’s

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The ultimate 2026 guide to Saturday brunch in Dubai Brunch might be a time-honoured Dubai institution but – like the grand buffets exhibited by some of their host venues – the dazzling variety of options can be confusing. Worry not friends, because we’re here with a guide to the very best of Saturday brunching in Dubai: Breaking down the timings, the flavours, the formats, the prices, and packages you’re on the hunt for. Here are the best Saturday brunches in Dubai for 2026.  101  Catch of the Day is the Saturday brunch bringing a taste of the Riviera to One&Only

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Free things to do in Dubai, zero spend Not every great day out in Dubai comes with a price tag. Some of the city’s best spots are completely free. Whatever you’re in the mood for – family fun, a round of golf, or a lively place for a stroll – these free things to do in Dubai have it all. Here’s the list. Click through the gallery   3 of 12 Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Souk Madinat Jumeirah Souk Madinat Jumeirah                 Kite Beach One of the city’s go-to beach spots, Kite Beach

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From Picasso to pottery Abu Dhabi extends World Art Day with exhibitions workshops and immersive experiences across the city’s leading museums World Art Day may have come and gone, but in Abu Dhabi, the celebrations are not packing up just yet. If anything, they are stretching out, giving you a little more time to slow down and step into the city’s art spaces. At the centre of it all is Louvre Abu Dhabi, where Picasso, the Figure continues to draw crowds until May 31. The exhibition is a deep dive into Picasso’s obsession with the human form, bringing together works from

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Alserkal Art Month celebrates the resilience of the region’s art scene with five weekends of exhibitions, talks and creative happenings If you ever needed an excuse to spend more time at Alserkal Avenue, this is it. The Al Quoz cultural hotspot is launching Alserkal Art Month, a new programme spanning the next five weekends. Running from April 18 to May 18, Alserkal Art Month celebrates the resilience of the region’s art scene. What was once Art Week has grown into a month-long programme, with five weekends of exhibitions, talks and all things art. The city’s creative community will be able

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Your timely guide to the top-rated schools in Dubai Choosing the right school can feel overwhelming, but the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) helps simplify the process with its official ratings. Each year, schools are inspected and ranked across key areas of education, giving parents a clearer picture of where each institution stands. The department evaluates effectiveness of the school, the learning environment, student achievements and also specific subject assessments. The rankings are as follows: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak. In the ratings for 2023/2024, there were 21 schools in Dubai ranked Outstanding by KHDA according to Edarabia:

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