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Balkan bistro 21grams in Dubai: "It’s less about reinventing and more about doing the basics exceptionally well." Photo: 21grams

Quieter and more intentional - how dining out in the UAE has been changed by war

Smaller groups, earlier bookings and a shift towards neighbourhood restaurants are reshaping how - and why - people eat out across the country

Making waves on Yas Island and beyond: What does it take to design a water park?

Yas Island theme park projects will likely continue on despite conflict

The pick of the UAE's parks for family outings, nature walks and weekend picnics

Pay it forward: Initiatives launched to promote small businesses in the UAE

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Rima Karam Patel with her husband Pallav, son Kai and daughter Tiana holidayed in Ras Al Khaimah instead of France. Photo: Rima Karam Patel

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

As regional conflict disrupts travel, many are staying put – and discovering a slower pace, deeper connections and new ways to spend their time

The dads who have turned darkest moments into a lifeline for others

Low-budget fashion retailer Primark opened its first UAE outpost, in Dubai Mall in March. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Where to shop for affordable clothing in the UAE, from Max to Brands For Less

ColumnRead the room: This is not the year for April Fool's pranks

Gooder Skatepark had its grand opening in Alserkal Avenue on the day drone attacks started in Dubai. Photo: Studio Pheasant

From Dubai skatepark to Yas waterpark, UAE openings push forward amid conflict

'Stop-drive' warning issued for Dodge, Jeep, RAM and more over faulty airbags

Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

A day of fashion, form and family at the 2026 Dubai World Cup

New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

The hotel occupies what used to be the Tbilisi Post and Telegraph building, constructed in the 1970s. Photo: The Telegraph

Hotel of the weekA stamp of approval for Tbilisi's converted Soviet-era post office

Historic building on Rustaveli Avenue offers central base for exploring Georgia’s capital

Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens

Etihad cuts fares by 50% on selected routes amid Middle East conflict

Gulf airlines operating at half capacity as recovery continues

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

Why flights from the UAE are taking longer – and costing more

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Manuel Rabaté reflects on the museum and city that changed the course of his life in the TN March cover story. Victor Besa/The National

Cover storyManuel Rabate on leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi after a transformative decade

As his tenure as director comes to an end, he reflects on his life-changing experience with the institution and the city

Why vintage-inspired watches are making a comeback

Inside the rise of movie memorabilia as a collectible investment

One Last Thing: Gunk magazine founder on everything from Dostoyevsky to bad data

Grid fashion: Which F1 team makes the most stylish clothes?

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New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

Inside quiet luxury house Valextra with chief executive Xavier Rougeaux

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Matamir Splash is one of 11 new attractions in the Yas Waterworld expansion. Photo: Yas Waterworld

Making waves on Yas Island and beyond: What does it take to design a water park?

The theme park's newest section has 11 new attractions including country's tallest slide

Yas Island theme park projects will likely continue on despite conflict

Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena extends Big Clearance Sale

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Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens expansion with 11 new rides and attractions

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