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
Dubai enters 2026 with a fresh wave of luxury hospitality, culinary innovation and technological advancement. Six Senses arrives on Palm Jumeirah, Baccarat brings French crystal house elegance to Downtown, whilst Joby Aviation’s electric air taxis begin connecting the city’s key districts. From Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s latest venture at One Za’abeel to Emirati chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi’s modern take on local cuisine at the Etihad Museum, the emirate balances global ambition with cultural authenticity, offering experiences that span heritage neighbourhoods, world-class sporting events and forward-thinking sustainability initiatives
Dubai’s Opera District has gained a sophisticated late-night option where Asian-inspired mixology meets curated music programming. Moon Bar by MiMi, nestled within MiMi Mei Fair, has launched a dedicated evening series running Wednesday through Saturday until 2 AM. The space combines lacquered interiors, rotating DJ sets, and a beverage programme that favours complexity over convention. For those whose social calendar extends past midnight, this venue offers a refined alternative to the city’s louder nightlife options
