Fitness
17 places
Desert Cycle - Mirdif
Mirdif
Desert Cycle is Dubai's local boutique cycling studio - based in Mirdif City Centre and serving the eastern residential communities with premium spin classes that rival the international chains at ...
Crank Cycling Studio
Al Quoz
Crank Cycling Studio in JLT sits on the performance end of the Dubai boutique cycling market - classes are structured around power output and heart rate zones rather than pure feel-good effort, and...
The Pad - Bouldering Gym
Al Quoz
The Pad is Dubai's most serious bouldering gym - a vast Al Quoz warehouse converted into 3,000 square metres of climbing wall with 200+ bouldering routes across all grades, reset on rotation by a p...
Zen Yoga
Jumeirah Park
Zen Yoga in Al Wasl is one of Dubai's most spiritually genuine yoga studios - a community space rather than a boutique fitness brand, where the emphasis is on authentic practice rather than perform...
Barry's Bootcamp
DIFC
The world's best HIIT workout, intense 50-minute red-room sessions in DIFC.
Barry's Dubai
DIFC
Barry's Dubai brings the original Hollywood HIIT concept to the Opus - a treadmill-and-floor interval class in the iconic red-lit room, with instructors whose energy levels are clinically implausib...
Fit Republic JLT
JLT
Fit Republic JLT is one of Dubai's most complete mid-range clubs - a full-service gym with a 25-metre pool, squash courts, dedicated spinning and yoga studios, sauna and steam facilities, and a wel...
Reform Athletica
Jumeirah
Reform Athletica is Dubai's most design-forward Pilates and movement studio - a beautifully curated space in Al Wasl where Lagree Megaformer classes, classical reformer Pilates and yoga flow share ...
Beauty
8 places
The Grooming Company - Men's Barber
Dubai Marina
The Grooming Company is the Dubai Marina barber that set the standard for the city's men's grooming scene - a proper barbershop with skilled barbers, vintage-inspired fit-out, and a menu that cover...
Nails & Brows Obsession
DIFC
Nails & Brows Obsession has become the nail and brow destination for the DIFC professional community - a meticulously decorated space that takes both manicures and eyebrow treatments seriously enou...
Bloom & Glow Skin Studio
Jumeirah
Bloom & Glow is Jumeirah's most results-focused skin studio - a clinical-aesthetic hybrid that combines evidence-based skincare treatments with a genuinely relaxing environment. The lead aesthetici...
Talise Spa - Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah
Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is the most complete luxury spa experience in Dubai - a full Arabian spa resort within the resort, built around the traditional hammam concept with hydrotherapy facil...
Brunch
20 places
Coya Dubai - Latin Brunch
Jumeirah
Coya Dubai's Friday brunch is the city's most reliably fun party brunch - a Latin-energy affair with a resident DJ building from cool lounge beats at 1pm to a proper dance floor vibe by 3:30pm. The...
Al Dawaar - Revolving Brunch
Deira
Revolving hotel restaurant offering stunning views and an international buffet in elegant setting.
Ossiano - Underwater Brunch
Palm Jumeirah
Sophisticated, acclaimed hotel seafood restaurant with floor-to-ceiling views into a huge aquarium.
Brasserie Boulud - Garden Brunch
Umm Hurair
Brasserie Boulud's Friday garden brunch is Dubai's most Parisian experience - a proper French brasserie spread (oysters, smoked salmon, charcuterie, escargot, roast chicken) in an outdoor garden se...
Social by Jason Atherton - Friday Brunch
DIFC
Social by Jason Atherton's Friday brunch is the most refined in DIFC - a proper restaurant brunch rather than a buffet or party format, with a curated sharing menu of Atherton's best dishes (crispy...
Bubbalicious at Westin Mina Seyahi
Dubai Marina
Dubai's most famous champagne brunch, unlimited Moët, unlimited food, beachfront setting.
The Sum of Us - All-Day Brunch
Trade Centre
Casual cafe dishing up international fare such as noodles, steak & burgers, plus coffee & smoothies.
Zuma Social Brunch
DIFC
Chic Japanese restaurant with steel and granite decor, serving sushi, grill dishes & sharing plates.
Comptoir 102 - Organic Brunch
Jumeirah
Cafe with garden serving organic, vegan & gluten-free options, plus fashion & furniture store.
Logma - Emirati Breakfast Brunch
Downtown Dubai
Logma is the most accessible gateway to genuine Emirati breakfast culture in Dubai - a beautifully designed City Walk restaurant serving chebab (Emirati pancakes with honey and cream), balaleet (sw...
Ravi Restaurant - Saturday Breakfast
Satwa
This popular, unassuming eatery dishes up an array of traditional Pakistani & Indian fare.
Shopping
15 places
Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali
Mall with lifestyle/department stores, restaurants and a multiscreen cinema in travel-themed zones.
City Walk
Al Wasl
Cafes and restaurants in an outdoor retail complex with a tree-lined esplanade and central fountain.
Alserkal Avenue - Art & Design Shopping
Al Quoz
Well-known hub of the contemporary arts scene boasting an evolving collection of galleries.
Deira Spice Souk
Deira
The Deira Spice Souk is one of Dubai's most sensory shopping experiences - a covered arcade of around 15 shops piled floor-to-ceiling with sacks of turmeric, cardamom, dried rosebuds, Persian saffr...
Dubai Design District (d3)
Dubai Design District
Dubai's creative hub, concept stores, independent boutiques, galleries and design studios in one district.
Gold Souk - Traditional Jewellery
Deira
The Deira Gold Souk is the most concentrated jewellery market in the world - over 300 shops packed under a wooden-arched arcade, selling 18ct, 21ct and 22ct gold jewellery priced by weight plus neg...
Covent Garden Market - Dubai
JBR
Covered outdoor market, open in the evenings, with stalls for art, fashion items, trinkets & food.
Times Square Center
Al Quoz
Times Square Center is Dubai's most practical mid-range shopping destination - not aspirational, not aesthetically considered, but genuinely useful. Ace Hardware covers home improvement and outdoor...
Sports
15 places
Stand Up Paddleboarding - Sunset Tour
Palm Jumeirah
The guided sunset SUP tour through the Palm Jumeirah's inner waterway channels is one of Dubai's most serene active experiences - standing on a paddleboard as the sky turns orange and gold above th...
Kite Surfing - KiteSurf Dubai
Jumeirah
Kite Beach in Jumeirah is one of the world's most consistent beginner kitesurfing locations - a long stretch of open beach with reliable onshore winds and shallow graduated water that makes the lea...
Dubai Racquet Club - Tennis
Garhoud
Dubai Racquet Club in Garhoud is the city's most established all-racquet-sports club - hard and clay tennis courts, squash courts and padel courts all in one facility, with professional coaching fo...
Surf House Dubai
Umm Suqeim
Hip surfers' hangout selling branded boards and accessories, plus surf coaching and a chilled cafe.
Hatta Kayaking - Dam Reservoir
Hatta
Heritage village of 30 buildings on an ancient site, with crafts, weaponry, sculptures & customs.
The Track at Meydan Golf
Meydan
A scenic 9-hole floodlit golf course at Meydan Racecourse, perfect for all levels.
Dubai Sports City - Cricket Ground
Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City Cricket Ground is one of the finest cricket facilities in the Middle East - a properly maintained turf wicket ground that has hosted international T20 matches and serves Dubai's e...
Dubai Ice Rink
Downtown Dubai
Winter sports indoor attraction for families using real ice, plus coaching & classes.
Pets
6 places
Happy Paws - Pet Boarding
Al Quoz
Happy Paws is Dubai's most reassuring pet boarding facility - a purpose-built Al Quoz establishment where dogs and cats have individual sleeping areas (not group kennels), 24-hour staff on site, li...
Dubai Animal Shelter - Adoption Centre
Al Quoz
The Dubai Animal Shelter is the UAE's leading animal rescue and adoption charity - a non-profit organisation housing hundreds of dogs and cats in Al Quoz that are available for adoption, fostering ...
Dubai Pet Food - Specialist Nutrition
Al Barsha
Dubai Pet Food in Al Barsha is the city's most comprehensive specialist pet nutrition retailer - a physical store and online delivery service covering raw-feeding products, grain-free and hypoaller...