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our Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre present their Valentine’s Day 2026 programmes, featuring everything from intimate omakase dining for one couple per evening to private beachfront cabanas with Dom Pérignon and live violin. The collection includes Mediterranean dining, rooftop celebrations, couples’ spa treatments and a floating yoga experience, offering options that range from casual patisserie takeaways to ultra-luxury encounters designed for complete privacy

Hilton has unveiled two properties in the Holy City, introducing DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to serve millions of annual visitors. The dual launch, overseen by cluster general manager Mohamed Lotfy and owned by Wirgan Hospitality, adds 1,767 rooms across strategic locations near Masjid Al Haram and the historic Hira Cave, marking the Tapestry Collection brand’s debut in Makkah whilst establishing the world’s largest property under that banner

Sometimes the finest dining experiences announce themselves quietly, revealing their quality only to those willing to venture beyond obvious choices. La Cava operates in this manner, a wine cellar turned restaurant beneath Rosewood Abu Dhabi that has perfected a handful of dishes rather than managing an unwieldy menu. Our evening here challenged assumptions about UAE dining, delivering food of such exceptional calibre that previous benchmarks required immediate reconsideration. This is hospitality that rewards curiosity and punishes complacency

Rosewood Abu Dhabi rises from Al Maryah Island’s waterfront as a testament to modern hospitality done properly. The 34-storey tower balances corporate efficiency with leisure sophistication, offering guests a rooftop sanctuary above the city’s bustle and dining venues that range from reliably excellent to genuinely outstanding. Direct mall access, thoughtful service, and rooms designed for actual comfort rather than Instagram appeal create an experience that prioritises substance throughout. This is urban luxury executed with confidence and restraint

Lebanese Terrace has established itself as one of Abu Dhabi’s most authentic Lebanese dining experiences. Under Chef de Cuisine Gilber Sakr, the restaurant brings coastal Levantine cuisine to the palace gardens, where olive trees, stained-glass windows, and fire-warmed outdoor booths create an atmosphere that transports diners to Mediterranean shores. Over an evening of exceptional mezze and masterfully grilled seafood, we discovered why this restaurant has quickly earned its reputation for honouring Lebanese culinary traditions with genuine skill and care.

Talea by Antonio Guida sits within the palace gardens of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, an elegant outdoor restaurant that earned its Michelin star through Head Chef Luigi Stinga’s masterful interpretation of cucina di famiglia

From private golf cart transport across sprawling grounds to two Michelin-starred restaurants and the exclusive EP Club tucked away from tourist crowds, we found a property that offers either spectacular opulence or quiet sophistication depending on what you seek. This is our unfiltered account of staying somewhere genuinely unlike anywhere else on earth

Bentley Motors unveiled the Supersports to 400 VIP guests in Dubai last week, with the Burj Al Arab illuminated in signature green. Rally champion Travis Pastrana arrived driving the modified film car, whilst nearly 100 customers joined brand ambassador Lucien Laviscount and leadership including Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser and Christophe Georges to witness a 666 PS rear-wheel drive grand tourer redefining luxury performance

Syrian siblings Mohammad, Wassim and Omar have carved out a distinctive space within Dubai’s dynamic restaurant scene, building a neighbourhood bistro that celebrates family heritage while embracing culinary experimentation. Their approach to cooking prioritises emotional connection over rigid categorisation, resulting in a menu where traditional Middle Eastern flavours intersect with global techniques and personal memories. Located within the modern development of Wasl 51 in Jumeirah, this intimate venue has captured the attention of food critics and earned its place among the region’s most noteworthy restaurants

The glittering ceremony in Downtown Dubai delivered revelations that will reshape perceptions of the emirate’s dining credentials. For the first time since the guide’s launch three years ago, two restaurants have ascended to the three-star pinnacle. Chef Himanshu Saini’s Trèsind Studio has claimed a global first for Indian cuisine, while Swedish maestro Björn Frantzén has achieved what no other chef has accomplished – simultaneous three-star status across three continents. We witnessed an evening that signals Dubai’s arrival among the world’s most serious gastronomic destinations