Dubai
Hatta Kayak
To escape the city entirely, take a road trip about 90 minutes out to Hatta – a mountainous enclave of Dubai emirate that feels worlds away…
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Al Jadaf
Jameel Arts Centre
Another off-the-beaten-path art spot is the Jameel Arts Centre, a contemporary art museum on the Jaddaf waterfront. It’s free to enter and features rotating exhibitions, sculpture…
Al Quoz
Alserkal Avenue
Tucked in the Al Quoz industrial area is Alserkal Avenue – a cluster of warehouses transformed into art galleries, studios, indie cinemas, and hip cafes. It’s…
Dubai
Dubai Camel Racing Club – DCRC
For a totally only-in-the-UAE experience, head to the Al Marmoom Camel Racetrack at the crack of dawn. Camel racing is a traditional sport, and watching these…
Dubai
Lads Burger
Lads Burger is a popular fast-food restaurant in Dubai, known for its high-quality burgers and casual dining atmosphere. Located in Umm Suqeim, it offers a diverse…
Dubai
Orto cafe
Orto cafe boasts a stunning Dubai Canal view and a menu featuring exceptional matcha drinks, all within a romantic, cozy atmosphere. With thousands of positive reviews,…
Mediterranean
SAL at Burj Al Arab
SAL is the Burj Al Arab’s chic beach club and restaurant, seemingly floating over the Arabian Gulf with an elevated terrace, shimmering pools and front-row views…
Iranian
Mahfel Restaurant & Cafe
Iranian/Arabic menu • Big screens • Late-night shisha • Popular for groups Mahfel is a strong “all-rounder” in Al Barsha 3: a restaurant-café hybrid with a…
Arabic
Layali Isfahan Restaurant & Cafe
Iranian dishes • Café + shisha combo • Easy casual dining Layali Isfahan combines Iranian food and café culture with shisha in a casual, approachable setup.…
Shisha
Gahwetna Cafe
Work-friendly • Affordable shisha • Long hours Gahwetna is popular with people who want an easy place to chill (and sometimes work) while having shisha. The…
Arabic
Nafas Cafe
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Arabic
Arabesque Cafe
Arabic-style café • Big groups • Late sessions • Shisha staples Arabesque is one of the “known names” on Hessa Street — the kind of shisha…