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Your favourite pizza pop-up now has a permanent home in the capital. Slice 45 opened its own spot in Abu Dhabi, so you can go whenever you want instead of waiting for the next drop. If you feel like grabbing a slice of Classic NY-style pizza or Pepperoni, you'll find it at Makani Khalidiya Garden. The menu features fan favourites: Ribbecca with white base, slow-cooked ribs, pickled onions, chives Umami Bomb with mozzarella, beef, jalapeños, house sauce Trifecta with brisket, truffle sauce, hot honey, rocket The Raging Bull with spicy honey, pepperoni, and special cheese blend View this post on...

A new heartwarming initiative is bringing pay-it-forward dining across Dubai, giving residents a chance to spread kindness and support local cafés and restaurants. Through the platform TreatOnUs.ae, you can prepay for a coffee, dessert, or meal that will later be gifted to someone else who visits the venue. The concept comes from entrepreneur Alexander Sysoev and is founded on the old “suspended coffee” tradition, where people would pay in advance for someone else’s drink. Now, that same idea has been turned into a citywide movement that connects people, even if they never meet. Here’s how it works: Restaurants and cafés...

If a Michelin restaurant has been on your list but you didn’t feel like committing to a full fine dining experience, MANĀO has introduced something more easygoing. Their Chef’s Tasting Menu is now available and includes an eight-course experience priced at AED 350/person. This special Thai dinner features wagyu, lobster, scallops, and slow-cooked meats, paired with Thai-inspired flavours, light fermentation, and a touch of fire running through the courses. The menu moves through a mix of textures and flavours, each course bringing something slightly different. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @manao_dubai If you feel like extending...

Planning a trip or staycation in the UAE capital? Here's a great deal to get more out of it without spending extra. Hotel guests in Abu Dhabi can now visit three museums for free, thanks to a new offer running until April 5. Here’s how it works. If you book at least two nights at any of the participating hotels, you’ll get complimentary access to three major cultural spots in the Saadiyat Cultural District. The three museums included in the offer: Louvre Abu Dhabi Zayed National Museum Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Some of the participating hotels include Sofitel Abu...

Dubai has just climbed higher than ever before in the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, landing in the top 10 and reinforcing its place as one of the most influential financial hubs in the world. The city has reached 7th place, and this is the highest position ever recorded for a city across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The ranking shows steady performance across different sectors: FinTech, Government & Regulatory, Professional Services, and Trading: all in top 5 Finance, investment management, and insurance: all in top 10 Overall competitiveness: ranked in the top 10 worldwide for business environment,...

If Turkish music was ever part of your growing-up soundtrack, from car rides to TV music channels to those songs you still know by heart, you’ll want to be here. Tarkan, the Turkish megastar and longtime heartthrob, is finally set to perform live in Abu Dhabi for the first time ever. Originally scheduled for April, the concert has now been rescheduled to November 27, giving fans another chance to experience it live. For millennials, Tarkan isn’t just a singer, he’s a whole era. His music defined the late ’90s and 2000s, mixing irresistible music hooks with Eastern rhythms and pure...

When the weather pushes you indoors, it’s a good excuse to gather around a table and let a game take over the evening. Instead of scrolling through your phone, why not sit down for a board game or two? Whether you’re competitive or just in it for laughs, these 4 cozy cafes in Abu Dhabi with board games are worth saving for rainy days. 1. Cyber Café If your group can never agree on one activity, this place solves that quickly. Alongside board games, you’ll find arcade machines, PS5 setups, and even pool tables. Location: First floor, Sahara Abu Dhabi...

If you’ve been wanting to try a multi-awarded restaurant without going all out on a long, high-priced menu, this new offering from Jun’s might be exactly what you’re looking for. Jun’s new tasting menu brings a six-course experience priced at AED 225, making it a more accessible way to step into one of Dubai’s most recognised kitchens. It keeps the same creativity and attention to detail the restaurant is known for. The tasting menu moves through a range of flavours: Lobster Pani Puri with tamarind and a touch of Macanese sauce Watermelon course paired with dry-aged sea bream and tomato...

If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged companion to your life, this weekend might be the perfect moment to take that step. A special event in Dubai is bringing together rescue pups and potential owners: Adoption Runway Show that takes place on Sunday, March 29 at Eventchic in Al Quoz Ind. 2. Here, you'll meet dogs that are ready for a new home. The event starts at 3 PM with a meet-and-greet, so you can spend time getting to know the pups. Then at 4 PM, they’ll take to the runway to show off their personality and hopefully win...

In times when a bit of extra kindness can go a long way, small actions can make a big difference. Uber is currently running a good initiative that doubles your tip for taxi driver rides in the UAE, and it’s available until end of March. When you leave a tip of AED 10 or more after your trip, and Uber matches it. Your driver receives twice the amount, while you pay exactly what you chose. It’s an easy way to offer a bit more support. For many drivers, tips are an important part of their daily income, so having them...