A verified guide to Keinemusik at Bab Al Shams Arena on 21 November 2026, with the confirmed trio, 21+ entry rules, official tickets and desert transport planning. Continue Reading Keinemusik Dubai 2026: Bab Al Shams Tickets & Lineup
Author: Monica Bonalto
Monica Bonalto
Monica Bonalto arrived in Dubai in 2017 with a background in hospitality journalism and quickly became one of the most trusted voices in the UAE's dining and nightlife space. Over seven years on the ground, she has reviewed more than 400 venues across all seven emirates — from the sun-baked beach clubs of JBR and the rooftop terraces of DIFC, to the understated local gems that rarely make it onto tourist lists.Before joining What's Hot in UAE as Nightlife & Dining Editor, Monica contributed to Time Out Dubai, Abu Dhabi Food Festival coverage, and several regional hospitality publications. She has attended every major restaurant opening in Dubai since 2019 and maintains direct relationships with PRs and venue operators across the city — which means the information you read in her guides is always verified, never recycled from a press release.Her specialities are happy hours (she has personally verified every deal on our lists), Friday brunches, and the Northern Emirates' emerging food scene. She is based in DIFC and eats out five times a week. When she says a place is worth your money, it is.Follow Monica's work on Muck Rack, Substack, Vocal, and Medium.
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Lucky 2000 Abu Dhabi is a weekend-only doughnut shop at Souq Al Mina, open Friday to Sunday from 7pm until 10pm—or earlier if the doughnuts sell out. The small Mina Zayed concept comes from the team behind Marmellata Bakery and Barbassi, and serves five filled doughnuts in each weekly drop. Verified 29 July 2026: the hours and latest flavours below come from Lucky 2000’s dated official posts. Prices are less straightforward: the business does not publish a permanent price menu on its profile, and recent secondary sources disagree. We explain that difference instead of presenting an unverified figure as fact.…
The best Chinese restaurants in Dubai are not interchangeable. Hakkasan is the city’s only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant; Hutong specialises in Northern Chinese cooking; Shang Palace is strongest for traditional Cantonese lunch; Tang Town puts polished regional dishes inside Dubai Mall’s Chinatown; and Gypsy Chinese serves a distinct Indo-Chinese tradition at neighbourhood prices. This guide compares 10 current restaurants by regional style, area, Michelin status, published lunch price and occasion. It was checked on 29 July 2026 against official restaurant menus, live venue listings and the current Michelin Guide—not copied from an old awards roundup. Best Chinese restaurants in Dubai at…
A year is a meaningful milestone in Abu Dhabi’s dining scene, where high-profile openings can fade almost as quickly as they arrive. Novikov Abu Dhabi, settled into The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, has not only survived its first year — it’s consolidated its position as one of the capital’s most consistently impressive Italian-Mediterranean restaurants. It has also earned a MICHELIN Selected distinction in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide — placing it among the select tier of Abu Dhabi restaurants to receive this recognition. We revisited to mark the anniversary, and what follows is an honest account of everything the restaurant…
If you follow Dubai’s underground electronic music scene, Indira Paganotto at Hive needs no introduction. The Spanish DJ and producer has become a fixture at Soho Garden Meydan’s underground room, and her sets consistently rank among the best electronic music experiences the city offers. Tickets start from Dhs150 — one of the better value propositions in Dubai’s techno calendar. Here’s a complete guide to the event: who Indira Paganotto is, what Hive at Soho Garden is actually like, and everything you need to know before you go. Who Is Indira Paganotto? Indira Paganotto is a Barcelona-born DJ and producer who…
If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in Dubai that feels genuinely special without the usual chaos of a Friday brunch, Vanitas at Palazzo Versace Dubai is worth knowing about. The signature Italian restaurant at the iconic Versace hotel on Dubai Creek is currently running a 3-course set menu from Dhs200, available daily for both lunch and dinner. It runs until 8 August 2026, making it a strong option for a summer night out or a long lunch with creek views. Here’s everything you need to know before you book. Key Takeaways Vanitas is a fine dining Italian restaurant…
This 4 July, The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah — DJ Mag’s number one club in the Middle East — has something worth planning your Saturday around. BADBOX, the London-based DJ and producer with Cypriot roots and a sound rooted in afro house and afro tech, headlines Skyline Saturdays for what should be one of the more credibly underground nights the Palm has seen this summer. Tickets from Dhs200, bar entry free until midnight. Here is everything you need to know. Who Is BADBOX? BADBOX is a London-based DJ and producer who came up through underground radio — the kind…
The complete Dubai ladies night guide for 2026 — where to get free drinks on every night of the week, from Sunday through Friday. Every venue, price and timing across Marina, DIFC, Palm and Downtown. Continue Reading Dubai Ladies Night 2026: Free Drinks Every Night of the Week — The Complete Guide
The complete guide to the best brunches in Dubai in 2026 — 50+ venues broken down by area and price, from DIFC fine dining to Palm Jumeirah beach clubs and Marina party brunches. Continue Reading Best Brunch in Dubai 2026: 22 Top Venues by Area, Price & What’s Included
Camelicious is opening its farm to the public for the first time on World Camel Day (22 June 2026) — a unique look behind one of the UAE’s most iconic agricultural success stories. Continue Reading Camelicious Is Opening Its Farm to the Public for the First Time — This World Camel Day