What's Hot in UAE
The What's Hot in UAE guide

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi don't do things quietly. Pacha, Ushuaia, and Ministry of Sound have all planted flags here. Arena concerts sell out within hours. The dining scene holds its own against any city in the world. What's Hot in UAE covers all of it — bars, clubs, beach clubs, rooftop venues, live music, comedy nights, brunches, and the events worth clearing your calendar for. Updated regularly by people who have actually been to these places, not summarised from a press release.

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Overhead view of assorted colorful Middle Eastern dishes and drinks arranged on a wooden table
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Yas Mall Restaurants: Where to Eat on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

My Yas Mall restaurant shortlist starts with Al Fanar for Emirati food, Mezzaluna for Italian and Rasoi Ghar for vegetarian thali. When nobody agrees on a cuisine, I’d choose Yas Food Hall and end the debate. Decide what lunch needs to do: a proper sit-down meal, breakfast before an outing or a quick stop between…

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Nighttime rooftop restaurant overlooking Dubai Fountain and illuminated skyscrapers, with diners seated outside
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Dubai Mall Restaurants: The Complete Guide by Cuisine, View & Budget (2026)

For Dubai Mall restaurants, Social House is my first mixed-menu shortlist, Eataly is the Italian choice on the lower ground floor, and the second-floor food court is where I’d send a group that wants separate counter orders. For a fountain-view occasion, I’d choose the actual terrace before the restaurant name. Souk Al Bahar is across…

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Modern Japanese restaurant storefront with teal tile walls and a visible kitchen counter inside
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Mall of the Emirates Restaurants: Where to Eat by Meal and Budget

At Mall of the Emirates, I’d go straight to Antonia for an Italian meal or Konjiki Hototogisu when I want ramen. XU is my Cantonese set-lunch choice; Besh is the Turkish hotel-lunch alternative. Those are four different meals, not four interchangeable places to sit down. For an early coffee, the mall lists PAUL on the…

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Assorted Middle Eastern dishes on patterned plates, including kebab skewers, stuffed eggplant, hummus, tabbouleh, and flatbread with pomegranate garnish
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Aroos Damascus Dubai: Branches, Hours and Menu Prices

Aroos Damascus is my pick for a Syrian grill meal that does not need to end at midnight. Choose Deira for the latest published close, 4am; Al Manara closes at 2am and Sharjah at 3am. I’d order a grill, hummus and fattoush before piling on extra mains. The branch matters to the bill, too: that…

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