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What to watch

50 movies you can stream in the UAE right now. How many have you smashed through?

LPM

Can this multi-winning restaurant replicate the fine-dining experience at home?

Virtual tours of the Seven Wonders of the World

If you’re bored of lockdown trips to the Costa del Balcony, try these online hikes across the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru and a jaw-dropping stroll around Petra

Get into the groove

Add spice to your calorie burn at home with one of these wacky workouts, all available to try now

LET'S GET QUIZZICAL

Where to test your self-isolation brainpower in an online quiz

IFTAR AT HOME

Whilst the central elements of Ramadan stay the same — there’s no doubt that the experience of the Holy Month will feel a little different this year. Thankfully restaurants, cafes and hotels are embracing the new norm and offering its specialities to enjoy at home. Read on for some iftar delivery inspiration...

Creative minds

Five creative online classes to try this month

COYA DUBAI Does the mod-Peruvian menu stand up to the trip across town?

We have to hand it to the Dubai restaurant scene.

LET THE MUSIC PLAY

This month, the UAE is the musical epicenter of the world with a string of eclectic artists dropping by

Mum's the word

Five top mental health tips for new mothers

Authentic Asia

Discover a pocket of French Riviera in Laos

Time For A Desert Adventure

When it comes to the UAE, there’s one place that demands our attention more than any other: the desert. It makes up more than 90 per cent of the country and it’s the biggest outdoor adventure playground you could imagine…

The Workout That's Still A Top HIIT

High intensity interval training (HIIT) remains the top fitness trend for 2020. Working out at maximum effort for quick bursts, with short recovery periods in between, now comes in all different styles of workouts. Here’s where to sweat it out…

SALTBAE BURGER

A great burger is a thing of beauty – a satisfying, messy manifestation of all things delicious: juicy, greasy beef, and high quality, gooey cheese, bathed in ketchup (maybe a little mayo, too) and encased in a soft bun.

Redemption Song

The stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s bestselling tale of family, betrayal and forgiveness, The Kite Runner, makes its Middle Eastern debut at Dubai Opera this month

Jazz Hands

From one of the world’s most successful balladeers to titans of American rock, the lineup for this year’s Dubai Jazz Festival is eclectic

Inside JA Lake View Hotel

Our next What’s On Lock In hotel is the newest addition to JA The Resort, and might just be the best yet…

Indochine Dubai

For 35 years, fashionistas and A-listers have been rubbing shoulders inside the elegantly tropical New York hotspot, where banquette seating, wallpaper with palm fronds and dim lighting combine to recreate colonial Hanoi.

Glamping 101

Everything you love about the great outdoors, alongside all the lovely amenities that you’re not willing to give up

Faux Real

Natalie Daghestani, owner of UAEbased vegan brand Eurthlin, explains why vegan handbags are in...

DIY Off Road

While going on a guided desert safari tour is something of a UAE rite of passage, nothing quite compares to getting behind the wheel and taking on the wadis and dunes for yourself. Read on for a selection of the best off-road vehicles, perfect for tackling the UAE’s spectacular landscape

The Grill

A thoughtful new menu launches at The Grill

UAE Party Guide

The UAE knows how to throw a party. Yes, you can have the traditional clubbing experience at Meydan or Yas Island, but there’s also great party brunches in Abu Dhabi, incredible ladies’ nights in Dubai Marina, and everything in between. But it’s inadvisable to jump straight in with no method to your madness. Before heading out the door, have a nosey through the next few pages – your ultimate guide to partying in the UAE. We hope you’ll find it useful...

The Platform Studios

A new fitness centre in DIFC run by ‘Exercise Mixologists’ offers more than 500 group classes a week

Inside Vida Creek Harbour

We’re calling it: Our What’s On Lock In hotel has the best view of the city, among many other hidden surprises…

Coya

It’s a Latin fiesta at this 2018 What’s On Award winner…

A Look Back At... Our What's On Celebrity Encounters Over The Years

With 40 years and 500 issues of the magazine to look back on there will always be some experiences that stand out more than others…

What To Eat: Modern Indian Cuisine

Four dishes you need to try

40 Restaurants Love In The UAE

Here at What’s On, we believe we have the best jobs in the UAE. We get to dine at some of the coolest places in the country – and we get paid for it. Needless to say, we’ve discovered a few favourites along the way. To mark our 40th birthday, here are 40 restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that have found a special place in our hearts – and bellies. See if you agree...

5 Authentic Greek Dishes You Need To Try

Five authentic Greek dishes you need to try