The Big Taste 2025: Sustainable Vineyards Pour at Dubai’s Biggest Wine Festival

Dubai’s biggest wine festival, The Big Taste, is back at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira on 24–25 September, 2025, with over 100 producers from more than 20 countries. Beyond showcasing iconic vintages and rare finds, this year’s edition highlights how vineyards are adapting to climate change

by Anthea Ayache

Prost! The Most Sustainable Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the UAE

Bavaria meets the desert as Oktoberfest 2025 rolls into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, complete with steins, oompah bands, and plenty of plant-friendly bites

by Anthea Ayache

Move Over Champagne, Sparkling Teas Are Taking the Spotlight

As alcohol-free options gain momentum globally, we talk to Saicho founders Charlie and Natalie Winkworth-Smith about the rise of sparkling teas

by Anthea Ayache

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Unveils Shortlist from Record 60,000 Entries

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is back, celebrating the most extraordinary life with which humans share this planet […]

by Nick Ames

Top Indoor Activities for Kids in the UAE (From Museums to Interactive Play Zones)

From camping in the rainforest to Harry Potter magic, khachapuri cooking classes and awe-inspiring exhibitions, the UAE offers loads of brilliant ways to keep little ones entertained while its still too hot outside

by Harriet Shephard

Lazy Mornings, Japanese Style: Alba Reinvents Weekend Breakfast in Downtown Dubai

Alba in Downtown Dubai has launched a breakfast with a difference with its new Japanese Lazy Morning, a laid-back get-together inspired by choushoku, Japan’s unique breakfast ritual

by Anthea Ayache

Furry Friends First: Uptown Social Hosts a Morning of Pet Wellness

This September, Uptown Social in JLT is rolling out the red carpet for pet parents with a coffee morning featuring animal naturopath Lana Furhealer who will share holistic tips to boost your pet’s health — followed by a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own pet healing garden

by Staff Writer

Negroni Month 2025: Sustainable Sips at The Lana

Taking place for the entire month of September, guests can sip on 12 unique Negroni recipes across Riviera by Jean Imbert, High Society, Bitter Honey, and Jara by Martín Berasategui for only AED 105

by Staff Writer

Farmers Commons Brings Locally Sourced Sunday Roast to JVT, Dubai

The farm-to-table dining destination at Farmers Commons is inviting friends and families to an unforgettable veggie roast every Sunday

by Staff Writer

A Month of Pizza, Vino and Italian Charm: Larte at Studio One Celebrates Ferragosto

Celebrate Ferragosto the Italian way this August at Larte, the laid-back trattoria inside the newly Green Key-certified Studio One Hotel

by Claire Wills