Drink & Dine
Discover the best restaurants, bars, brunches and new openings in Dubai and the UAE, with reviews, deals and dining guides from The Insider Middle East.
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Brunch Hard or Go Home: Fabulous Feasts for 2026
Start the New Year right and sip, socialise and seriously over-indulge. In Dubai, brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a full-blown personality trait complete with fine dining, copious drinks, a…
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Rex Bar Dubai, An Italian Sunset High Above the Marina
There is a point in the evening when Dubai Marina turns golden; sunset. Reflections ripple across the towers and the water as the lights begin to flicker on. The best…
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Veganuary Takes Over Akira Back
At W Dubai – The Palm, Akira Back offers a fresh perspective on refined plant-based dining, complemented by sweeping views of Dubai’s skyline. Known for its bold take on Japanese…
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7 Unmissable Things To Do in Dubai This Week
From rooftop Pilates to nostalgia concerts and pool-day decadence, get your Insider dates booked in ASAP. Dubai is refusing to slow down after New Year. The city is in full…
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Veganuary in the UAE
Where to eat incredible plant-based dishes all month long. From golden vegan maki to beach-club bowls and plant-based pancakes, these spots are proving Veganuary is anything but boring. Veganuary 2026…
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Where to Find Dubai’s Chocolate Cafes
Where they serve steaming hot cups of your favourite non-caffeinated beverage. Some days call for caffeine. Others call for chocolate you can practically stand a spoon up in. If you’re…
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Still Unsure About Your New Year’s Eve Plans? Above Eleven’s NYE Carnaval Is the Rooftop Party to Book Tomorrow
With New Year’s Eve now one day away, the familiar last-minute scramble begins. Group chats start lighting up, tables begin to disappear and everyone wants a plan that actually feels…
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Sun, Sand & Santa Claus
Unusual festive things to do in Abu Dhabi this December. Who said Christmas has to mean jumpers, roast dinners and cold weather? In Abu Dhabi, the festive season is being…
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Boxing Day, But Make It Boujee
High-spend brunches and post-Christmas parties worth leaving the sofa for. If Boxing Day for you means dressing up again, refilling the glass and pretending the excess is still justified (it…
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Desert, But Make It Festive: The UAE’s Ultimate Christmas Market Guide
Winter villages, festive pop-ups and Christmas markets across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. December in the UAE hits differently: one minute it’s desert sunshine and iced matcha lattes, the next you’re…
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