Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
More than any other reason, The Beam by Nick Alvis could encourage you to face Dubai Marina’s crowded roads. This freshly opened restaurant, found at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, is being appreciated by residents and tourists. After spending some time consulting, Nick Alvis returns to cooking at the site of the previous Geales restaurant. With a new name, The Beam, it brings about a fresh eating experience for both inside and outside. I love the charm of the atmosphere, picture fountains, lovely tables in the garden by Ain Dubai and soothing neutral design that makes you want…
The dining experience at Jato at Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City is becoming increasingly popular and offers amazing views 43 floors above the city. You can enjoy great views, delicious food and energetic music at Jato, making every moment there a great one for meeting friends. Every Tuesday is Ladies That Jato night, making Tuesday a special time for women at Jato. From 5pm to 1am, everyone can pick five drinks and two dishes, all at a rate of Dhs99. A live DJ, dress code for ladies and a sense of excitement turn the night into the perfect…
Get ready to say “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” a fun night out, a Mamma Mia! themed beach party will arrive in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa will be converted to a disco paradise for an ABBA fan on Saturday, May 17, 2025; just before the anticipated premiere of MAMMA MIA! The Musical in the capital. This exclusive sunset event from 5:30pm until 8:30pm offers enthusiastic crowd and ice cold refreshments, Mexican inspired food, classic ABBA hits delivered by DJ Sean, and idyllic coastal views. Guest are free to dance in their bare feet in the sand while…
The much-loved seasonal destination Global Village Dubai has announced the extension of its operating period by additional week until May 18, 2025, calling on residents and tourists to enjoy the unusual entertainment, dining and cultural opportunities offered by the Dubai seaside theme park. The extension of a one more week puts additional vitality in the air for travelers admiring the varied attractions and the ever increasing popularity of the park. People staying and those who visit the park will be able to experience its attractions daily between 4 PM and 1 AM during the extended week. This year, guests can…
A sunny spot to relax in luxury? Jumeira accommodates some of Dubai’s trendiest and most lively beach clubs. Whether you like to be pampered poolside or enjoy gourmet meals with a side of acocale landscapes, here are six of the best beach clubs in Jumeirah that you must book now. 1. African Queen African Queen comes from French Riviera and had a laid back, classy feel with some Mediterranean Riviera cuisine and African inspired décor. Lay in the terracotta sunbeds next to the quiet pool or beach. 📍 J1 Beach | 🕒 Mon–Thu 10am–12am, Fri–Sun 10am–1am. 2. Bâoli A jungle…
Abu Dhabi offers a wide selection of rooftop bars which create luxurious atmospheres as they present remarkable views for relaxation. Five rooftop bars in Abu Dhabi stand out as the best choices for sunset drinks as well as weekend relaxation and open-air wood-fired pizza at night. 1. The Overlook – Yas Island Views with Style Visitors to The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton can find The Overlook which features an upscale pool area with panoramic Yas Island views. The space provides an ideal spot both for evening relaxation and nighttime cocktail service during weekends. 📍 Daily, 6pm to…
Etihad Airways the principal airline of Abu Dhabi revealed a Business Class promotional sale which offers discount rates of up to 30% across all its worldwide destinations. The special deal from Etihad Airways continues until May 8 allowing people to obtain luxurious air travel costs at excellent rates. The special flight deals at discounted rates will extend from June 1 until September 30 in 2025 to various destinations which are part of Etihad Airways’s summer travel network. Highlights include: Al Alamein from AED 3,595 Sochi from AED 5,995 Warsaw from AED 6,995 Prague from AED 9,995 Taipei from AED 11,995…
The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has formed a partnership with Dnata Travel specifically designed for UAE residents planning their travels during the 2025 summer period. The initiative launched May 1 targets enhancing the destination recognition of the Maldives by providing specialized vacation packages to UAE tourists with exclusive benefits. The campaign operates from June 2025 through the end of June 2025 by offering premium solutions and special deals exclusively through dnata Travel’s digital as well as retail facilities. The program showcases how Maldives caters to travelers of different types such as families and honeymooners and individuals traveling…
The city of Abu Dhabi continues to provide pioneering security solutions through innovations as hotel establishments throughout the capital start implementing facial recognition technology that improves both security and guest convenience. A modern system developed by DCT Abu Dhabi in collaboration with ICP will optimize visitor check-ins and provide enhanced data security. This new facial recognition system started its trials in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and Al Dhafrah five-star hotels to remove traditional identification procedures. The participating hotels run biometric identity verification using encrypted data retrieved from ICP databases that operates under UAE data privacy regulations. The implementation of…
Dubai Fountain concluded its world-famous performances at least temporarily on April 19th 2025. The beloved attraction outside Dubai Mall and beneath the Burj Khalifa performed its last show on April 19, 2025 as it began a five-month renovation period. The short-term closure belongs to a pre-planned period when upgrades and maintenance tasks will be performed. Emaar Malls Management LLC introduced a new attraction that aims to replace the missing water shows which many visitors were fond of. Individuals visiting during the fountain shutdown will discover an upcoming noteworthy digital entertainment experience. Emaar announced the upcoming installation of advanced digital screens…