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Gymkhana brings its distinctive style and sophistication to Dubai with some dishes created exclusively for the Emirates. Photo: Gymkhana

Michelin-starred Indian restaurant from London, Gymkhana, dazzles in Dubai debut

Famed venue from Mayfair is one of the most hotly anticipated openings of the year

Modern and Ayurvedic therapies come together at Kerala wellness centre

Around the Gulf in 20 days: Dubai resident plans epic run from Kuwait to Oman

First sitting: September dining experiences to try and new restaurant openings

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Mixing fragrances to create a unique scent, along with having a different go-to perfume for different occasions, is increasingly popular online. Getty Images

Is the fragrance wardrobe replacing the signature scent?

The region’s traditional love of scent layering and social media’s unstoppable #perfumetok combine to create the latest trend in how we buy and wear perfume

Fashion & Beauty

Celebrities choose Arab designers on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival

Fashion & Beauty

A Harry Potter set at The Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo. Abu Dhabi's own themed lands are set for 2029. AFP

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Casting a spell: Inside the Harry Potter lands coming to Abu Dhabi

The best fashion collaborations of 2026 and what's still to come

Seed oils have developed a bad reputation among some social media influencers. Getty Images

Seed oil panic: Scientists and social media on opposite ends of a sticky debate

Rare cheeses and resplendent views on the menu as seven UAE restaurants reopen

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

Why is the Mitsubishi Pajero so popular in the UAE?

Mitsubishi Pajero returns after five years with a bigger, more luxurious new SUV

Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, sits where the Gota River meets the sea. Photo: Etihad

New direct flight routes launching from the UAE in 2026

Despite recent regional disruption to air travel, Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia continue to expand their networks

Seeing Taiwan by train: Soaking up the scenery from Taichung to Taitung

UAE travel: Flights delayed and cancelled from Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Emirates unveils world's first electric premium economy seat with privacy screen

UAE travel: Flights delayed and cancelled at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports launch welcome-back perks for returning residents

TN Magazine

Cover storyStephanie Atala is ready to tell her own story

Lebanese-French star opens up about life after Crystal, her international ambitions and the deeply personal screenplay she hopes to bring to the screen

The best fashion collaborations of 2026 and what's still to come

Celine Dion’s best fashion moments, from Elie Saab to her Paris comeback

Fashion & Beauty

Celebrities choose Arab designers on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival

Fashion & Beauty

One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his inspirations and childhood nostalgia

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

Storytelling by design: Jeweller Nada Ghazal on new boutique and life in Lebanon

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Global Village is one of the most popular seasonal attractions in the UAE. Pawan Singh for The National

Dubai's Global Village announces opening date for season 31

Family-friendly attraction to return with 'immersive pavilions and thrilling additions'

UAE football supporters’ clubs: Where Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea fans gather

Revelio: What Abu Dhabi’s new Harry Potter lands could include

Casting a spell: Inside the Harry Potter lands coming to Abu Dhabi

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