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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

On alert: How those with deafness, neurodivergence or PTSD deal with war

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

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Through the Ma'an programme, Majid Al Futtaim offers small business pop-up spaces in That Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates, among others. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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

From offering pop-up retail space to free photography and digital promotion, many companies are looking to boost local brands

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

Tom Kinsey, left, and Dayle Hallam, founders of the Menathon fitness group in Dubai. Photo: Menathon

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

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

April Fool's Day has become popular with brands for marketing pranks. Getty Images

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

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

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

TN Magazine

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

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: The World of Peace and War by Gamal El Sagini

Watches and Wonders 2026: What to expect as the watch world meets in Geneva

Rising Middle East fashion brands to watch and support

Fashion & Beauty

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

Things to do

Global Village has been closed since the start of the Iran war. Antonie Robertson / The National

Global Village remains closed despite rumours of reopening

Popular open-air park in Dubai shut its gates as precautionary safety measure at start of regional conflict

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

Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena extends Big Clearance Sale

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