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Restaurant week is the kind of thing you want to know about before everyone else does, and this summer in Dubai, the tables are already filling up fast. What is summer restaurant week and why does it matter As part of Dubai Summer Surprises, Summer Restaurant Week runs from 13 July to 2 August, giving … Read more
A capsule wardrobe is one of the most personal things you can build in this city, because Dubai summer does not give you the luxury of guessing wrong. Why the Dubai summer demands a different approach Living in Dubai, you know the feeling. You open your wardrobe in June and reach for something, anything, that … Read more
Luxury pools in Dubai hold a special kind of magic in summer, when the city slows down, the crowds thin, and a perfect pool day becomes the most restorative thing you can do. Why summer is the right time Summer is, honestly, one of my favourite times to explore the city’s more indulgent side. Hotels … Read more
Dubai skincare is quietly becoming one of the most exciting beauty stories in the region, and the brands behind it deserve a much closer look. Shiffa Beauty: luxury meets organic science Shiffa Beauty launched in 2004, founded by Emirati businesswoman Lamees Hamdan. It is a pregnancy-friendly, luxury, organic skincare brand that combines potent natural ingredients … Read more
Zero waste shopping in Dubai is no longer a niche pursuit. It has become a quiet, growing movement that anyone with a reusable jar and a little curiosity can join today. Where the refill movement started in Dubai Dubai’s relationship with sustainable shopping has changed fast. The emirate’s single-use plastics ban took effect on January … Read more
Stay active in Dubai during summer and you quickly discover this city has engineered an entire second world of movement, cool, and community just waiting behind its doors. Why the heat changes everything From June through September, daytime temperatures regularly rise past 45°C while humidity can climb above 90 percent, creating conditions where the body … Read more
Dubai discounts are the reason smart residents never leave the city in summer, and once you know what is on offer, you will feel the same way. Why summer changes everything for value seekers Most people think of summer in Dubai as a season to avoid. The heat is real, but the rewards for staying … Read more
Every summer, Dubai’s most beautiful hotels quietly lower their staycation rates, and most residents still do not know how to take full advantage. Why low season is actually the best time to book From June to September, hotel prices in Dubai fall significantly due to the heat, and temperatures can climb above 40°C, which reduces … Read more
Summer brunch in Dubai hits differently when the city turns up the heat and the restaurants turn up the value, and right now, the deals are genuinely worth your attention. Why summer is the best time to brunch in Dubai The hotter months are equally appealing and more affordable. Restaurants across the city roll out … Read more
Gluten-free bakeries in Dubai have become some of the most thoughtful, creative, and genuinely welcoming spaces in the city’s food scene, and if you haven’t explored them yet, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Skinny Genie: the fully dedicated bakery Every product at Skinny Genie is gluten-free, from brownies to breads to meal kits. … Read more