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50 of the best pool day deals in Dubai

This article was updated on October 19 These pool day deals in Dubai are giving us 50 very good reasons to cancel our indoor plans The weather is finally on our side, and you know what that means: it’s time to make the most of the pool day…at What's On

Lana Du

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Expo City teams up with Disney+ for Winter City 2026

This year, Winter City will feature themed zones inspired by beloved movies like Frozen, Toy Story and Home Alone Winter City at Expo City Dubai is one of Dubai’s most magical festive experiences, and it’s returning bigger and better in…at What's On

Alice Holtham-Pargin

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8 ideas for Dubai Halloween fancy dress in 2026

Costume ideas that will make your party entrance as seamless as strolling through the Terminal 3 Smart Gates… Class of 2026. It’s been a bit of a scary year, hasn’t it? Especially for the region. But the wonderful thing about Halloween is…at What's On

Miles Buckeridge

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Dubai is getting a brand new waterpark

And it’s set to open in the next couple of months Dubai’s getting a brand new attraction, and it’s sure to be a splash hit: a brand new waterpark is set to open soon at Dubai Parks & Resorts. Already home to Motiongate, Riverland,…at What's On

Alice Holtham-Pargin

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6 helpful tips for visiting Global Village Dubai

We visited on opening day, and these are the handy tips to know before your next trip. From navigation to queues and money matters… Global Village Dubai is officially open for a new season, and if you can’t wait to visit, have a read…at What's On

Aarti Saundalkar

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Dubai Shopping Festival announces 2026-2027 dates

It’s set to be the longest-running Dubai Shopping Festival ever, with 45 days of bargains, pop-ups and family-friendly fun Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is set to return this winter and the dates have just been announced. Taking place from…at What's On

Alice Holtham-Pargin

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Mariah Carey to perform in Abu Dhabi this December

The queen of festive shenanigans is returning to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this December If you think you got your Christmas plans nailed down, this announcement is going to change your plans: Mariah Carey is performing in Abu Dhabi this…at What's On

Aarti Saundalkar

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Doha’s ABHA Arena is filling up for a massive UFC Fight Night this November 21st — featuring 9 loaded bouts, Procházka vs. Stirling, and Dan Hooker’s highly-anticipated return to Qatar

Get ready for another round, UFC FIGHT NIGHT is heading back to Qatar on Saturday, November 21st for another packed night of MMA action at the ABHA Arena. The card is already stacked with fighters from around the world. Tickets are selling…at Secret Dubai

Estelle Cooper

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A huge comedy night is coming to Dubai this October

Pepperoni Comedy Club is turning one, and it’s bringing some big names along for the comedy night celebration Dubai’s Pepperoni Comedy Club is turning one, and it’s going big for its first birthday. The comedy spot is swapping its intimate…at What's On

Lana Du

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Dubai’s Best 100

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  1. 1 Trèsind StudioDubai · Indian Eat score, 98
  2. 2 FZN by Björn FrantzénDubai · European Eat score, 97
  3. 2 Orfali BrosDubai · Middle Eastern Eat score, 97
  4. 4 Row on 45Dubai · French-influenced Japanese Eat score, 95
  5. 5 11 WoodfireDubai · Steakhouse Eat score, 93
  6. 5 Il Ristorante - Niko RomitoDubai · Italian Eat score, 93
  7. 5 Stay by Yannick AllenoDubai · French Eat score, 93
  8. 8 Dinner By Heston Blumenthal DubaiDubai · British Eat score, 92
  9. 8 MoonriseDubai · Creative Middle Eastern Eat score, 92
  10. 8 OssianoDubai Eat score, 92

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Eat Score

The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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    Drink Score

    The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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      Stay Score

      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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        Do Score

        The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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          Best Place Score

          The Best Place Score rates the area around a point, not any one place. The places are 60% of it: the best of what's within reach, weighed by distance. The setting is the other 40%: how life goes in that country (how people rate their own lives, how long and how well they live, how safe they are) and what it's like right there (the air, and the weather). If the score looks low, we probably haven't found enough critics out here yet.