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From left, Wassim, Mohammad and Omar are behind Orfali Bros, which has been promoted from one to two stars in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. Photo: Orfali Bros

Michelin Guide Dubai 2026: Closed restaurants retain stars as new winners emerge

Orfali Bros moves up to two stars as Birch and Kigo earn their first, with 20 restaurants receiving the coveted distinctions

Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas review: A different kind of Dubai escape

Dubai Ride 2026 guide: Date, registration, bib collection and more

Machboos, but make it arancini: The fine dining wave reshaping Emirati cuisine

The Arab names joining the 2026 Business of Fashion 500 list

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Pink noise has been linked to improved focus, concentration and sleep. Getty Images

Pink noise: frequency that can improve sleep and cognitive function

New research opens up possibility that exposure to pink noise may help stave off neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Al Qasimi Palace: Inside Ras Al Khaimah's grand 'haunted' house

Charge Circle, a guided visualisation session complemented by immersive audio, takes place at Dubai's Arte Museum on October 22. Photo: Charge Circle

Mindful Movements: October wellness and fitness news to know and things to do

Etihad Rail guide: How to reach Abu Dhabi's major attractions

Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, has been legal for unmarried women in the UAE since 2021. Getty Images

What is it really like to freeze your eggs in the UAE

ColumnI’m maxxed out on maxxing – it’s time to embrace being good enough

Hotel of the weekA luxury escape to India’s coffee country at The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary

Is tiny tourism the solution to overcrowded holiday destinations?

Is ube the new matcha? How this purple Filipino ingredient is taking over UAE

Etihad Airways has increased the number of services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Reuters

Can you still fly from the UAE to Israel? Which airlines are operating

Travellers still have options as carriers adjust their schedules between the two countries

Andaz One Bangkok, by Hyatt review: Thai creativity meets skyscraper views

Etihad Rail guide: How to reach Abu Dhabi's major attractions

Is tiny tourism the solution to overcrowded holiday destinations?

I spent five nights on Explora I – is this the future of luxury cruising?

Sheraton The Walk: For family staycations favouring relaxed fun over high-adrenaline activities

In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice and cookie

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Jaguar has unveiled its first car of a new era, a 1,015hp electric grand tourer. Jaguar

Jaguar Type 01 revealed as controversial reinvention becomes reality

British marque unveils its first car of a new era, a 1,015hp electric grand tourer

Paris Fashion Week: The shows that defined spring/summer 2027

Sunscreen-checking mirrors and nerve-calming pendants: A guide to wellness tech

The Arab names joining the 2026 Business of Fashion 500 list

Cover storyStephanie Atala is ready to tell her own story

Why luxury watches are ditching gold and steel for high-tech materials

Will Ray-Ban Meta’s new audio-only glasses be enough to ease privacy concerns?

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More than 40,300 cyclists took part in Dubai Ride last year. Ruel Pableo for The National

Dubai Ride 2026 guide: Date, registration, bib collection and more

City gears up for cycling event as Dubai Fitness Challenge marks 10th anniversary

What is Saturn opposition and how can you see it in the UAE?

Museums of the UAEA celebration of Emirati women in the heart of Dubai's Gold Souq

Dubai Fountain closes during 10-day mourning period

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