What To See, Watch, Do In The Region

Charlotte Tilbury is offering a series of complimentary beauty experiences in Dubai, giving visitors the chance to enjoy expert-led treatments using the brand’s signature glam red-carpet techniques. Guests can choose from a 30-minute skincare session designed to boost hydration and radiance, a quick and natural everyday makeup look, or a full 60-minute makeover, making it an easy way to trial the brand’s most iconic products while getting a radiant refresh. The pop-up ends on 13th May and advance booking is recommended, as spaces are limited. 

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Art Dubai returns to Madinat Jumeirah from 15th to17th May for a special anniversary edition that highlights the galleries, institutions, and communities that have shaped the Middle East’s art and cultural scene over the past two decades. Marking the fair’s 20-year history, this edition brings together leading local, regional, and international galleries alongside new artist commissions and ambitious collaborations with some of the UAE’s key cultural institutions, offering a reflective yet forward-looking snapshot of the region’s evolving art market and creative landscape.

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Villa Boost is a chic wellness studio in Al Safa 2 that expands on the original BOOST concept with infrared classes, Reformer and Megaformer Pilates. Plus,  new signature hot workouts designed to push strength, endurance and recovery in a modern, low-impact way. Founded by Rania Zorkot, it reflects her movement-led approach to fitness, combining high-performance training with a strong focus on wellbeing and lifestyle. Alongside its chic studio space, it also has a healthy in-house coffee and snack bar, making it very much a full wellness hangout rather than just a workout stop. 

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Alserkal Art Month runs from 18th April to 18th May. It takes over Al Quoz with a programme of gallery openings, art exhibitions, talks, and unique installations spread across Alserkal Avenue, turning the district into a walkable cultural hub. Expect standout shows across leading spaces, including The Third Line, Leila Heller Gallery, Green Art Gallery, and Ishara Art Foundation, each presenting contemporary works by regional and international artists. It’s the most dynamic moment in the city’s art calendar, offering an intimate, discovery-led experience.

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Emirates Bio Farm is located just outside Dubai in Al Ain, set within a vast stretch of cultivated farmland that feels a world away from the city. It’s the UAE’s largest organic farm. It offers a fun, hands-on escape where visitors can tour its fields, pick seasonal vegetables, learn about sustainable farming, and enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences made with produce grown on-site. There’s also a small farm shop and guided tours. It’s especially great for children, as they can explore the grounds, meet animals and take part in educational and interactive activities. 

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Siena Dubai is the latest restaurant to open in Gate Village, DIFC, a chic Italian dining spot blending Parisian elegance with Tuscan-inspired interiors and a vibrant, late-night atmosphere. Originating from Paris – where it has already built a reputation as a celebrity favourite, frequented by names like Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Jay-Z – the concept brings that same buzzy energy to Dubai. The menu centres around refined Italian classics made with seasonal ingredients, from handmade pastas and pizzas to fresh seafood and indulgent desserts, all served in a glamorous palazzo-style setting.

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VAGA is an upscale dining destination on Bluewaters Island overlooking Ain Dubai and the Dubai Marina skyline, blending Armenian and Middle Eastern flavours in a modern, experiential setting with statement interiors and a strong escapist atmosphere. The menu focuses on bold fusion dishes rooted in heritage but reinterpreted with a contemporary edge, designed for sharing and long, sociable meals. Guests can currently enjoy 25% off the full menu daily, making it an accessible way to explore its signature dishes in a waterfront setting that feels both vibrant and transportive – don’t miss the manti and itch salad, both standout plates that capture the restaurant’s fresh take on Armenian classics.

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The Fashion Masterclass Dubai returns for its second edition, curated by Jelizaveta Kozlova and hosted in partnership with Dubai Design District as a two-day event on 9th-10th May. Bringing together leading voices from across the fashion and luxury industries – including Chalhoub Group, LVMH, Miu Miu and Ounass – the expanded programme covers PR, media, digital, buying, merchandising and brand building. Created for professionals, entrepreneurs, students and enthusiasts alike, it offers an exclusive look into the fashion industry across the region.

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