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. About this section

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

Yas Mall restaurants are useful for a meal around a Yas Island day, but start with the actual destination. Ferrari World has a mall connection; Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, SeaWorld and Etihad Arena are separate venues, and should not all be described as a short walk from the food court. Our choices are Al…

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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 a Dubai Mall meal, our first choices are Social House for a mixed-menu group, Eataly for Italian food on the lower ground floor, and the second-floor food court for a shorter counter order. For a fountain-view occasion, compare a specific terrace in the mall or Souk Al Bahar. Palace Downtown, Address Downtown and Burj…

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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

For Mall of the Emirates restaurants, our starting choices are Antonia for Italian food on Level 2, Konjiki Hototogisu for ramen, XU for a defined Cantonese lunch and Besh Turkish Kitchen for a three-course hotel lunch. For an early coffee, the mall lists PAUL’s ground-floor outlet and Jones the Grocer on Level 1 from 8am.…

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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 Restaurant Dubai: Every Branch, Verified

Aroos Damascus is our practical pick for a late Syrian meal when the branch and closing time matter more than a formal occasion. Its three listed locations do not keep identical hours: Deira closes at 4am, Sharjah at 3am and Al Manara at 2am. Pick the branch before choosing the order. A late-night recommendation is…

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