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Younger generations are eating earlier for reasons including managing health, maximising evenings and avoiding rush-hour traffic. Getty Images

Dinner at 5pm: What Gen Z’s love of eating early means for restaurants in Dubai

Several venues offer subsidised set menus with small bites between 4pm and 7pm

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UAE mental health platform offers free counselling amid regional conflict

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Why people are glued to flight-tracking apps (even if they haven't got a ticket)

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Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

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  • Some flights could be delayed or postponed as the UAE experiences rain and lightning. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

  • The souvenir pack contains two small Dubai-themed fridge magnets and a note. Photo: Dan Qayyum / X

    Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

  • Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has been affected by airspace closures during the Iran conflict. AFP

    Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

  • Flights arriving at and departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports continue to be impacted even as Donald Trump hints at a potential ceasefire. Getty Images

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

  • The structure of the hotel was originally designed as a water tower in 1864. Photo: Hilton

    Hotel of the weekFrom reservoir to retreat - a night at Cologne’s Wasserturm Hotel

  • The journey from Aizawl in Mizoram to Churachandpur in Manipur involves a winding 10-hour road trip, one the writer had to take on four times in nearly as many days owing to flight suspensions. David Tusing / The National

    ColumnMy long journey home to Abu Dhabi after war closed the skies

  • Jamavar Dubai's Golden Hour menu is served from 4pm to 7pm. Photo: Jamavar Dubai

    Restaurant of the weekEarly dinner gets a Michelin-starred twist

  • The Camel Farm in Al Qudra desert is offering free camel hugs with every general admission ticket until March 22. Getty Images

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The writer found Ramadan is about not only abstaining from food in the daytime, but also being mindful of one’s words and behaviour throughout. EPA

ColumnA non-Muslim's Ramadan: What I learnt from my first month of fasting

Patience, gratitude and slowing down are all tenets of the holy month that I will miss more than I thought

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Unspoken rules of the modern playdate, from planning to pick up

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Paint by Numbers UAE delivers do-it-yourself painting kits. Photo: Paint By Numbers UAE

Up your skill set with cooking, sewing, painting and pottery classes in the UAE

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Homegrown UAE brands to shop at for Eid Al Fitr and Mother's Day gifts

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The Lagoon at Park Hyatt Dubai, which is offering half-board rooms from Dh750 over Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Hyatt

UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2026 staycation deals

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Some flights could be delayed or postponed as the UAE experiences rain and lightning. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

Rain across the UAE may disrupt schedules, with passengers advised to check travel status before heading to DXB or DWC airports

Travel

Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

Travel

Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

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Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

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

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UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2026 staycation deals

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ColumnMy long journey home to Abu Dhabi after war closed the skies

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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
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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

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Why costume jewellery is the boldest statement trend of 2026

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Why Gibson is ageing new guitars to look like they've been on tour

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Le Gray hotel's return to life signals a wider comeback for Beirut

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From 1770s robots to $500,000 timepieces: Inside Jaquet Droz’s radical reinvention

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Modern majlis: How Jumeirah's ethos is rooted in culture and tradition

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: La Mise Au Tombeau by Mahmoud Said

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From indoor obstacle courses to colour-coded treasure hunts, there are plenty of screen-free ways to keep children of all ages entertained indoors. Getty Images

Ten fun indoor activities for kids when they’re stuck at home

There are plenty of fun games to encourage creativity and keep screentime to a minimum

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Up your skill set with cooking, sewing, painting and pottery classes in the UAE

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Dubai's Global Village, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will not host Eid fireworks

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