How Dubai chocolate sparked a global frenzy

Invented to satiate pregnancy cravings, Dubai chocolate is a rare combination of creativity, flavours and social media success that has broken all industry records.

4 May 2025

22 Jan 2025

A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai

Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly massages to crystal shopping.

22 Jan 2025

25 Feb 2022

A trip back in time to old Dubai

Supercars may be Dubai’s current transport of choice – but a spice-scented dhow trip will take you worlds away from the modern Emirate’s shiny skyscrapers.

25 Feb 2022

25 Feb 2022

Dubai’s elusive fog phenomenon

A few times per year – if you are in the right place at just the right time and luck is on your side – you might get to see Dubai turn into a futuristic city in the clouds.

25 Feb 2022

25 Feb 2022

The Emirates' elusive tastes

Dubai’s local food has nothing to do with Lebanese hummus or Turkish kebabs

25 Feb 2022

25 Feb 2022

The world's most visited cities

What is it like to live in a place known for its sights… and crowds? Residents of 2014’s most visited cities spill how they find solitude – and why they love living there anyway.

25 Feb 2022

14 Feb 2020

Dubai’s humble food that few know

Amna Al Hashemi is the first female chef in the UAE to own her own restaurant – and she’s shaking things up in the glitzy capital by rooting her cuisine in traditional flavours.

14 Feb 2020

2 Dec 2017

The world’s most innovative city?

From infrared technology in the airport to flying taxis, Dubai is finding new ways to keep its residents and visitors moving.

2 Dec 2017

30 Dec 2013

World’s biggest fireworks display?

Dubai sets its sights on a Guinness World Record with a New Year’s display of epic proportions.