https://topinuae.com/blog/ Curated guides to the best of Dubai and the UAE — restaurants, Friday brunch, Emirati food, hotels, beaches, desert safaris and things to do. Hand-picked lists with real links. en-us https://topinuae.com/abu-dhabi/best-attractions/ https://topinuae.com/abu-dhabi/best-attractions/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best things to do in Abu Dhabi in 2026 are the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, the Abrahamic Family House and the new Zayed National Museum. For theme parks, pick Ferrari World or Warner Bros. World on Yas Island, and add Qasr Al Hosn or Jubail Mangrove Park for heritage and nature. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-attractions/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-attractions/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best things to do in Dubai in 2026 are the Burj Khalifa observation decks, the Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain, the Museum of the Future, the Al Fahidi historic district with an abra ride across the Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks in Deira. Dubai Frame, Etihad Museum and Alserkal Avenue round out a first visit. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-beaches/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-beaches/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best beaches in Dubai in 2026 are Kite Beach for sports and food stalls, JBR Beach for a lively boardwalk, Sunset Beach for the Burj Al Arab view, La Mer for a trendy beachfront and Al Mamzar Beach Park for families. Jumeirah Open Beach, Palm West Beach and Nikki Beach round out the list. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-brunch/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-brunch/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best brunches in Dubai in 2026 are Bubbalicious at the Westin Mina Seyahi, Zuma in DIFC, The Fore at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, the Al Qasr Brunch at Madinat Jumeirah and Mott 32 in JBR. Since the UAE moved to a Saturday-Sunday weekend, Saturday is the main brunch day, and nearly every venue on this list requires an advance reservation. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-cafes/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-cafes/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best specialty coffee shops in Dubai in 2026 are Nightjar Coffee Roasters at Alserkal Avenue, Cypher Urban Roastery, RAW Coffee Company, Mokha 1450 in DIFC and Tom & Serg. Most of the city's serious roasters sit in Al Quoz, where Nightjar, RAW and Cafe Rider roast on site. Cypher Urban Roastery was named in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-desert-safaris/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-desert-safaris/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best desert safaris from Dubai in 2026 are Platinum Heritage for a conservation-reserve safari in vintage Land Rovers, Arabian Adventures for a classic evening safari with dune bashing and BBQ, Hero Balloon Flights for a sunrise balloon flight, and Al Maha for an overnight stay inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-emirati-restaurants/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-emirati-restaurants/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best Emirati restaurants in Dubai in 2026 are Al Fanar, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, Arabian Tea House, Logma and Gerbou. Al Khayma is a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Al Fanar's Al Seef branch is in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. For a guided meal with an Emirati host, book a cultural breakfast or rooftop dinner at the SMCCU in Al Fahidi. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-hotels/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-hotels/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best hotels in Dubai in 2026 are Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah, Armani Hotel Dubai inside the Burj Khalifa, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and One&Only The Palm. For design, try Raffles Dubai or XVA Art Hotel; for value, try Rove Downtown in Downtown Dubai. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-kid-friendly/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-kid-friendly/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best things to do in Dubai with kids in 2026 are Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, KidZania Dubai, Ski Dubai with its penguin encounter and LEGOLAND Dubai. For a quieter day, try The Green Planet, Dubai Safari Park in season or the Dubai Miracle Garden. https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-restaurants/ https://topinuae.com/dubai/best-restaurants/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best restaurants in Dubai in 2026 are Trèsind Studio, Orfali Bros, Jamavar, Zuma and Hakkasan for special occasions, plus 3Fils, S.E.A Bistrot and Shabestan for value. Trèsind Studio holds three Michelin stars and Orfali Bros two, according to the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. For cheap, local eating, Ravi and Al Mallah in Satwa are the long-running favorites. https://topinuae.com/uae/best-kosher-restaurants/ https://topinuae.com/uae/best-kosher-restaurants/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best kosher restaurants in the UAE in 2026 are Mosaica, La Boucherie and Kikko's Sushi & Meat in Dubai, Cafe Fantastico for dairy, and Sababa and Elli's Kosher Kitchen in Abu Dhabi. Chabad of the UAE lists each as certified by the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification (EAKC) under Rabbi Levi Duchman. Hours change, so confirm with the venue before you go.