Whether you’re planning to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, your closest friends, or someone special, this year is the perfect excuse to do something a little different. If the idea of fighting for a last-minute restaurant reservation doesn’t spark joy, you’re not alone. Three UAE brands are rewriting the Valentine’s playbook with experiences that feel more personal, more memorable, and in some cases, deliciously hands-on. For the Galentine's Crew Who'd Rather Create Than Queue: The Charcuterie Date Who says Valentine's is only for couples? Organic Foods & Café x KōLab Studio is celebrating Galentine's Day with a Valentine's Day Charcuterie

As 2026 approaches, Dubai has become one of the world’s leading destinations not only for luxury tourism but also for health tourism. Thanks to its hightech hospitals, internationally accredited clinics, and patient-centered healthcare approach, Dubai welcomes hundreds of thousands of international patients every year. Especially for patients coming from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Dubai stands out as a strong healthcare destination offering safe, fast, and high-quality treatment options. In this guide, we explore the 2026 health tourism trends in Dubai, the opportunities it offers, and all the essential details international patients need to know. For further information on

This Valentine's Day, Museum of Illusions Dubai offers couples a playful alternative, turning the celebration into a shared experience built on curiosity, laughter, and surprise. With a Buy One Get One Valentine's Day offer, couples can explore illusion filled rooms together, with two tickets available for just AED 90. Rather than traditional dinner plans, couples can explore illusionistic rooms, optical installations, and interactive exhibits designed to spark conversation, shared discovery, and plenty of unexpected photo opportunities. With more than 60 interactive exhibits, Museum of Illusions Dubai offers a light-hearted escape from the usual Valentine's plans. Couples can step into rooms that flip

Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport. More significantly, 2025 was defined not by a single peak, but by sustained performance at record levels. DXB achieved its busiest day, month, quarter and year on record, operating at the edge of physical capacity while consistently delivering operational excellence. What would represent extraordinary strain elsewhere has become part of DXB's normal operating rhythm. December closed as the busiest month in DXB history,

When two industry leaders unite under a single management structure, the result is not merely collaboration, but transformation.  In a landmark joint venture, Addmind Hospitality and Gastronaut Hospitality, in partnership with Ambr Lifestyle, have officially joined forces to usher in a bold new era of experiential dining and nightlife in Downtown Dubai. This strategic alliance brings together two of the region's most influential hospitality groups, both known for shaping Dubai's social scene through some of its most talked-about lifestyle destinations.  Addmind Hospitality is internationally recognised for creating high-energy, design-driven venues that blend music, performance, and immersive interiors, having introduced Dubai to globally

La Cantine Beach continues to expand its lifestyle universe with the launch of La Cantine Sports Club, the first and only permanent padel destination on Bluewaters Island. Located adjacent to La Cantine Beach at Delano Dubai, and in partnership with Dubai Holding Hospitality, the club marks a natural evolution of the destination’s leisure offering - blending sport, social dining and curated retail within a refined, design-led setting. Designed as more than a traditional sports facility, the club reimagines padel as a social, community-driven experience - seamlessly integrated into the wider lifestyle and hospitality mix of La Cantine Beach & Delano Dubai. Padel

Dubai witnessed a powerful cultural moment on 31 January 2026 as internationally acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performed in the UAE for the first time at Coca-Cola Arena. The landmark concert brought together music, mindfulness, and emotion in an immersive evening exploring the relationship between sound and mental well-being. Blending centuries-old Indian classical traditions with contemporary expression, Sharma guided audiences through a journey of meditative ragas, layered soundscapes, and reflective musical passages. The performance created an atmosphere of stillness and connection rarely experienced in large-scale arenas, transforming the venue into a space of calm, focus, and shared emotional resonance. The concert centred

This holy month, Rove Hotels are the ideal spots to enjoy meaningful meals, shared moments, and acts of kindness withthoughtfully crafted Ramadan dining across its much-loved The Daily restaurants. Rooted in the values of generosity, connection, and accessibility, Rove’s Pass It On initiative and curated Iftar Packs are designed to make giving back as simple and as delicious as breaking fast together. Adding another meaningful layer to this year’s experiences, Rove Hotels is partnering with The Giving Family, a Dubai-based, community-led charity, extending the spirit of Ramadan beyond its restaurants. As part of the collaboration, diners can use the Pass It

As the Holy Month approaches, casting a calming glow over JA The Resort’s three distinct properties at Jebel Ali Beach, eachprepares for a celebration rooted in togetherness and thoughtful dining. Located along the coastline across from Palm Jebel Ali, evenings unfoldover carefully prepared iftar gatherings, serving both regional traditions and globally inspired favourites. Guests looking to extend the experience can choose from a selection of stay offers across all three properties, with bed and breakfast or suhoor and half board options allowing you to observe the season at a gentler pace. JA Lake View Hotel JA Lake View Hotel is a truly

Ramadan is just around the corner, and JA Ocean View Hotel is once again preparing for a month of memorable feasts and shared moments. Guests can choose to gather for daily iftars at Aqua Restaurant or opt for a private group booking at OIA, while the UAE Residents Staycation Offer allows you to linger a little longer.Perfectly situated along the vibrant promenade of JBR, each experience encourages moments of quiet celebration, meaningful connection, and unhurried conversations that capture the warmth of the occasion. With a variety of rooms and suites to choose from, all framed by panoramic views of the Arabian