Emirate of Dubai · the UAE

The best of Dubai (2026)

Burj Khalifa, the Creek and the souks, beach clubs, Friday brunch and the desert on the doorstep.

9 guides · 4 picks on our UAE-wide lists

Dubai is a city of very different neighborhoods — the towers of Downtown and the Marina, the beaches of Jumeirah and the Palm, and the souks and abras of Old Dubai along the Creek. Every entry names its neighborhood so you can plan your days by area.

Food & Drink in Dubai

Food & Drink across the UAE

Dubai · Restaurants

The 11 Best Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

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…

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The 9 Best Emirati Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

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 Micheli…

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The 8 Best Coffee Shops in Dubai (2026)

The best specialty coffee shops in Dubai in 2026 are Nightjar Coffee Roasters at Alserkal Avenue, Cypher Urban Roastery, RAW Coffee Company, Mokha 145…

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The 10 Best Brunches in Dubai (2026)

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…

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Hotels in Dubai

Hotels across the UAE

Dubai · Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Dubai (2026)

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 Seas…

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