What To See, Watch & Do In The Region

Perched along the scenic Dubai Water Canal is the Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, a five-star Marriott property that blends business and leisure. Among its vibrant dining offerings, the standout is the Sunset Dinner experience at Asia Asia, available Monday to Thursday from 6-7pm and on Fridays from 5-7pm. Located on the second floor, the terrace opens out to glittering canal views, creating the perfect backdrop as guests enjoy pan-Asian dishes inspired by the spice route, along with a welcome glass of wine.

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For those with a sweet tooth, mark your calendars – The Festival of Cake is taking over Expo City Dubai from November 28 to December 2, 2025. Over five delicious days, this family-friendly event will have you sampling hundreds of desserts and learning how to bake and decorate cakes. Guests can eat at big-name dessert stalls, from everyone’s favourite Magnolia Bakery to the newly launched Kneaded Bakery, plus Dubai staple Chocomelt. Little ones can join in the fun too, with hands-on cupcake decorating workshops. The chef line-up is also impressive, featuring celebrity baking masters like Anna Olson, Markus Bohr and more. 

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The wait is over, Wicked 2 is now showing across cinemas citywide. Starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the new film charms the audience  with breathtaking visuals, soaring musical moments and a world brought to life with dazzling detail. As always, the costumes are brilliant and inspiring – bold, colourful and couture – adding even more sparkle to this epic return to Oz. 

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Now officially open in the stunning Saadiyat Cultural District, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is welcoming guests as the largest museum of its kind in the region. Designed by famed architecture practise Mecanoo, its striking structure echoes natural rock formations and sets the stage for a 35,000-sqm immersive journey through 13.8 billion years of natural history – from the birth of the universe to the evolution of life on Earth. Inside, visitors can marvel at standout artifacts and skeletons like “Stan,” a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, an enormous 25-metre blue whale and the 7-billion-year-old Murchison Meteorite. The museum’s exciting galleries, including The Story of Earth, The Lost World Of Abu Dhabi and more, are complemented by interactive labs and a theatre, offering a rich and educational day out for all ages.  

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Inspired by 1920s Osaka, Mimi Kakushi is a luxurious Japanese restaurant inside The Four Seasons Jumeirah in Dubai. Designed by London-based studio Pirajean Lees, its art-deco, jazz-infused atmosphere blends traditional Japanese elements with a modern Western buzz. The menu features a wide selection of sushi, sashimi, Wagyu dishes, appetizers, standout desserts and an impressive cocktail list. 

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Limoz Logli is one of the region’s newest must-visit salons, known for its chic haircuts, beach-wave blowouts and fashion-forward colour. Originally from Chelsea, London, Limoz Logli has quickly made a name in Dubai for its signature colour techniques and glossy, effortless styles. Now at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, the neutral-toned, minimalist salon brings that same London-cool-girl aesthetic to the UAE, combining precision, style and modern luxury in every visit. 

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The serene St. Regis Spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate both body and mind. Its newly unveiled menu features a refined roster of treatments – from revitalising facials and indulgent body therapies to soothing massages and ‘Caroline’s Collection’, the spa’s signature range inspired by the timeless radiance of Caroline Astor. A standout on the menu is the Illuminate & Lift treatment, a glow-enhancing ritual that brightens, firms and restores youthful vitality to the skin. Inspired by the classic spirit of the original Iridium Room at The St. Regis New York, this spa offers a calm sanctuary in the middle of downtown Dubai.  

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Nestled within the sculptural Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, the new Mandarin Oriental Downtown is now open, and is slowly but surely, becoming a modern oasis in the heart of Dubai’s bustling cityscape. With 259 elegant guestrooms and suites, the hotel blends Mandarin Oriental’s delicate Asian heritage with the bold, contemporary spirit of Dubai. Guests can unwind with a coffee by the rooftop 25-metre lap pool at Noia by the Pool, a Greek-inspired café serving delicious dishes and refreshing drinks under the open sky. They can also explore the hotel’s ten unique restaurants, ranging from Greek and Italian concepts to a vibrant 1960s Hong Kong-inspired venue – with more hotspots, including Billionaire and Lion in the Sun by Majestas Group, set to open soon. 

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