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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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Two lounge chairs with towels overlook a blue infinity pool and a city skyline with tall skyscrapers in the background.
Beach & Pool Clubs

Dubai Pool Days: Prices, Dining Credit and Access Compared

My Dubai pool-day choice starts with the group, not the infinity-pool photograph. Children, an adults-only deck, beach access and a rooftop swim need different bookings. I’d compare the exact pass and its food credit before deciding which setting is worth the journey. A restaurant reservation beside a pool is still a restaurant reservation unless swimming…

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Balloons in blue, gold, and white decorate an indoor space with a bright "zuma" sign on a wall.
GOING OUT

Zuma Dubai DIFC — Full Guide 2026

📍 Address Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai ⏰ Hours Bar: noon–2am; restaurant lunch and dinner hours differ 💰 Price Choose à la carte, weekday lunch or a brunch package; prices below 🍶 Cuisine Contemporary Japanese / Izakaya / Robatayaki 📞 Phone +971 4 425 5660 👔 Dress Code Check the current dress restrictions in your…

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