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20 hours ago
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13 fun things to do in Dubai this Eid Al Adha 2025
No work, just play… Eid Al Adha 2025 is almost here, and if you're in Dubai, it's time to take a breather and dive into everything the city has to offer. Forget the usual grind and enjoy a few days of relaxation, fun, and new ways to make the most of those days off. Whether you're in the mood for a laid-back staycation, checking out a new restaurant, or trying something completely different, Dubai's got the right vibe for whatever you're in the mood for this Eid Al Adha 2025. Book a Eid staycation Need a reset? Eid is as good a reason as any to step away – without the airport queues. From desert retreats to beachfront check-ins, we've pulled together the best staycation deals across the UAE for a quick break that still feels like a getaway. Grab breakfast somewhere that looks as good as it tastes If you're the type to plan breakfast around the lighting, you'll want in on this. From café interiors made for your grid to dishes that double as art, these spots go beyond the usual avo toast. Here are 38 of Dubai's most Instagrammable breakfast spots. Spend the day at a J1 Beach Club If you haven't checked out J1 Beach yet, now's the time. Grab a sun lounger, enjoy the beach vibes, food, and drinks with your entrance fee fully redeemable. With stunning beach clubs and restaurants, it's the perfect way to spend a sunny day in Dubai. If this sounds like your scene, check out La Baia, Baoli, Sirene by Gaia, and Gigi Dubai. Go for a long, relaxed Eid lunch with live music If you want to slow down the Eid Al Adha 2025 long weekend, Maison de la Plage is bringing back its live band for a chilled Saturday lunch on June 7. Whether you're inside the chic glass-fronted dining room or outside by the pool, expect a relaxed vibe with Mediterranean-inspired dishes from Chef Izu. Highlights include the IZU Burger, burrata salad, and more. It's a great spot for a long, leisurely lunch with Riviera-style energy. Timings: Saturday, June 7 at 3pm Location: Palm West Beach – Palm Jumeirah – Dubai Contact: (0)4 452 3344. @ maisondelaplage_ Gather your crew and go to a new karaoke lounge If good company, music, and a mic in hand is your kind of night, you'll want to check out Replay. Just launched on the upper floor of Bla Bla Dubai in JBR, the new karaoke lounge built for Dubai's summer nightlife. With seven private themed rooms, a main lounge with a DJ booth, and over 80,000 songs across 20+ languages, it's made for post-brunch hangouts, group celebrations, and spontaneous sing-offs. The menu keeps it casual but solid – salmon tacos, dynamite shrimp, truffle pizza, and other shareables. Offering: Private karaoke sessions are priced at Dhs45/hour (2+ hours) or Dhs55/hour (1-hour bookings). Timings: Open daily from 5pm to 3am Location: Replay, Bla Bla Dubai, JBR Contact: (0)4 584 4111. @replaydubai Dine at a new Cantonese restaurant If you're craving something rich and flavorful in a stylish setting, this iconic London-born Cantonese spot – China tang – has landed at The Lana Promenade. The space channels 1930s Shanghai with mirrored ceilings, stained glass, and an intimate cocktail bar. The menu, crafted by Chef Li Zhenjun, features Xiao Long Bao, Sir David's Hot & Sour Soup, Whole Lobster with E-Fu Noodles, and Beijing Duck roasted and carved tableside. Dubai exclusives include Foie Gras Cherries, Da Hong Pao Lamb Cutlets, and Honey-Glazed Beef Char Siu. Timings: Opening daily 12pm to 11pm Location: China Tang, The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Bay Marina Contact: (0)4 295 7464. @chinatang_dubai Sip and paint by the sea Wind down your weekend with a creative sunset session at La Cantine Beach. Every Sunday, Design & Dine hosts a guided painting class by the shore – two drinks included. It's relaxed, artsy, and the sea view doesn't hurt either. Offer: Guided painting session + 2 beverages for Dhs299 Timings: Sundays, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Location: La Cantine Beach, Dubai Contact: @lacantinebeachdubai Go for a new brunch Brunch in Dubai hits different in the summer – think creative indoor setups, new menus, and a good excuse to catch up over a long meal. Whether you're in it for the food or just the vibe, there are plenty of new options worth checking out. Here are 15 new brunches in Dubai to try this summer. Let the kids burn off some energy Looking for family-friendly fun? Dubai has no shortage of indoor activities to keep the little ones entertained. From trampoline parks to interactive museums, there's something to spark creativity and let them play all day. Check out the best soft play areas in the city for endless fun. Check out Olioli, Orange Wheels, and Magic Planet. Catch up at an Instagrammable café with your bestie Craving a fun, girly day out with your best friend? Head to one of Dubai's most gorgeous cafés for a mix of stylish décor, sweet treats, and refreshing smoothies. It's the perfect spot to chat, laugh, and snap a few pics while indulging in some cute pastries. Spend Saturday night with a custom mixed grill and live entertainment If you're into grilled food and live vibes, head to The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall this Saturday for their Twilight Grill Night. You'll start with a generous sharing platter of appetisers – think creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, fattoush, cheese rolls with tahina, and crispy calamari with tartare sauce. Then it's over to the live grill where you pick your own mixed grill plate: choose two from lamb kofta, shish tawook, beef shashlik, chermoula prawns, or seabass, plus one premium cut like wagyu ribeye, tenderloin steak, Australian lamb chop, or Canadian lobster tail. Sides like roasted potatoes, asparagus, saffron rice, and sauces come to share at the table. Finish with desserts including opera mille feuille, sticky date pudding, and seasonal fruit. Offer: Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages) Timings: Every Saturday, 7pm to 11.30pm Location: The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai Contact: (0)4245 8888. @addressdubaimall Hit up a free beach Who says you need to pay for a great beach day? Dubai has plenty of free stretches of sand where you can chill, swim, or people-watch – no entry fee required. Grab your towel and sunscreen, and enjoy a relaxing day by the water at some of the best free beaches in the city. Go for an Afternoon tea Tea, cake, and the perfect excuse to relax – what's not to love? Think plush settings, picture-perfect decor, and ocean views – Dubai has afternoon tea down to an art. Whether you're here for the endless pours of tea or just in it for the pastries, from classic and laid-back vibes to creative and over-the-top indulgence, there's no shortage of the best afternoon teas in Dubai to get your tea fix. Here are 13 of the best afternoon teas in Dubai to check out right now. Images: Supplied/Instagram
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4 days ago
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5 new restaurants in Dubai you'll want to try this June
Written by: Lana Du 1 hour ago Dubai's always got something new cooking, and June is no exception. This month, there's an exciting lineup of new restaurants in Dubai to explore. From classic Greek dining to innovative Cantonese cuisine, here are 5 new restaurants in Dubai to check out this June. Click through the gallery 3 of 12 The iconic London-born Cantonese restaurant makes its Middle East debut at The Lana Promenade. Opulent, Art Deco glamour meets 1930s Shanghai. Think mirrored ceilings, stained glass, intricate wallpaper, and a moody, elegant cocktail bar. Offering: A refined take on Cantonese cuisine by Chef Li Zhenjun. Signature dishes include Xiao Long Bao, Sir David's Hot & Sour Soup, Whole Lobster with E-Fu Noodles, and the famous Beijing Duck, roasted in a custom oven and carved tableside. New Dubai exclusives include Foie Gras Cherries, Da Hong Pao Lamb Cutlets, and Honey-Glazed Beef Char Siu. Timings: Opening daily 12pm to 11pm Location: The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Bay Marina Contact: (0)4 295 7464. @chinatang_dubai The newest name at Pier 7, Elaia brings a laid-back take on Mediterranean dining with a menu made for sharing. Expect dishes like crispy zucchini, melitzanosalata, grilled octopus, and salt-baked red snapper, plus wood-fired pizzas and a solid wine list. Inside, the space is low-lit, warm, and spacious, with Marina views if you're sitting outside. Offering: Mediterranean sharing plates, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, fresh breads and dips, curated wines. Timings: Daily, 12pm to 1am Location: Elaia, Pier 7, Dubai Marina Contact: (0) 4 576 2389 . @elaiadubai Just launched on the upper floor of Bla Bla Dubai in JBR, Replay is a new karaoke lounge built for Dubai's summer nightlife. With seven private themed rooms, a main lounge with a DJ booth, and over 80,000 songs across 20+ languages, it's made for post-brunch hangouts, group celebrations, and special nights out. The menu features salmon tacos, dynamite shrimp, truffle pizza, and more. Offering: Private karaoke sessions are priced at Dhs45/hour (2+ hours) or Dhs55/hour (1-hour bookings). Timings: Open daily from 5pm to 3am Location: Replay, Bla Bla Dubai, JBR Contact: (0)4 584 4111. @replaydubai This June, Dubai gets two new spots that take dining and nightlife up a notch. Geisha is a Pan-Asian lounge with a live sushi bar and crafted cocktails. After 11PM, the vibe turns up with live bands and DJs. Just steps away inside the restaurant, Opal Room is a hidden speakeasy offering a low-key, intimate escape as the night unfolds. Opening June Location: 16th floor of Emirates Financial Towers in DIFC Culinara Social Dining is one of the newest arrivals on Dubai's culinary map. Set 100 metres above the city in The Link at One Zaabeel, this sky-high food hall brings together 12 of the region's most exciting chefs, homegrown concepts, and indie favourites, all under one roof, in a buzzing, beautifully designed spot. Timings: Open daily from 12pm to 11pm, Coffee and breakfast available daily from, 7am to 11pm. Location: The Link, One Zaabeel, 24th Floor. Contact: Images: Supplied/ Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Buzz Feed
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
11 Engrossing Books That Will Be Hard To Put Down
There's always a place for a book you can't stop reading, and for me, that place is wherever I am on holiday. So, here are 11 books that you may not be able to put down. Replay – Ken Grimwood This fantasy/sci-fi novel follows the life of Jeff Winston, and then it follows the life of Jeff Winston again, and again. Saddened and unenthused by his life, Jeff suddenly drops dead, only to wake up as his 18-year-old self with all of his memories in tact. In repeating parts of his life, he explores different relationships, decisions, and various paths, making him, and the reader question where a meaningful life truly comes from. City of Thieves – David Benioff This historical fiction is set four months into the siege of Leningrad, during a brutal, biting winter. With food scarce, a teenager named Lev is caught looting the body of a dead German paratrooper, and is arrested and put in a cell with Kolya, a charismatic young deserter. Instead of facing execution, the two are instead given an almost impossible task: finding a dozen eggs for a Soviet colonel's daughter's wedding, or die. Their journey takes them through the perilous conditions of soviet Russia, and bring the two closer as they fight for their survival. And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie This gripping psychological thriller and murder mystery follows ten individuals, all with a wicked past, who are lured to a private island under false pretences. When, one by one, the group begin to be murdered, we wonder who is the orchestrator of this scheme, and how they have choreographed it. Americanah – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie This novel follows Ifemelu and Obinze who are young and in love when they each leave military-ruled Nigeria for different shores. Ifemelu goes to America, where defeats and successes come in equal parts, and where race becomes a potent issue, something she'd never had to consider before. Obinze arrives in London, undocumented and in danger, and his life there is fraught with it's own hardship. We follow their different stories, and what happens when they reunite 15 years later. Hurricane Season – Fernanda Melchor This novel starts with the murder of a local 'witch' in a desolate Mexican village. Questions as to who committed such an act, and why, begin to be asked, and a society shrouded in poverty, violence and misogyny is revealed. With a lyricism that is unique and hard to put down, Hurricane Season certainly keeps your eyes fixed on the page. Dark Matter – Blake Crouch This alternate reality sci-fi novel follows Jason Dessen, a physics professor who has been abducted. His life as he knew it is gone, and finding his way back there is more confusing, mind-bending, and horrifying than he ever could have imagined. Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir Ryland Grace has woken up – he's on a last-chance mission and the fate of humanity depends on his success. The only issue is, he cannot remember a thing. Awakened millions of miles away from home, and with no one around him other than the corpses of two others, Ryland's hazy memory begins to return, and the sheer magnitude of his task begins to dawn on him. The 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins Reid This is the fictional story of Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, who, after her life in the limelight, is ready to tell all of her scandalous secrets, her rise to fame, and her sacrifices to an unknown journalist, Monique Grant. Surprised that a star such as Evelyn would choose her, Monique seizes the opportunity; her conversation with Evelyn includes some shocking revelations, ones that Monique herself is somehow connected to. Homegoing – Yaa Gyasi This novel, spanning 300 years and two continents, follows the lives and subsequent generations of two half-sisters born in different villages in eighteenth-century Ghana. We follow the sorrow-filled stories of each lineage, one staying in Ghana at the height of the slave trade, and the other sold off and shipped to America where the decedents are raised in slavery. The magnitude of this novel is a feat of it's own, but the heartfelt stories are elegantly, and viscerally told. The Firm – John Grisham Mitch McDeere finished law at Harvard and is bombarded with offers from law firms, but one offer stands out: Bendini, Lambert and Locke. After taking the job, it becomes clear that this is the law firm of the mafia, one that is almost impossible to get out of. Mitch must figure out how to balance this new life embedded in criminal conspiracy in order to survive. American Dirt – Jeanine Cummins Lydia has a fairly comfortable life in Acapulco with her son and husband, a life they're content with. But when her husband publishes an exposé of the newest prominent drug mogul, their lives change forever. Forced to flee in order to protect themselves, Lydia and her son, Luca, embark on an attempt to reach the United States, along with many others who seem to be running from something, but towards what? We'd love to hear your own recommendations, let us know in the comments below!
What's On
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
There's a new karaoke bar coming to Dubai
It has an 80,000 song list… If you've had enough of singing in the shower, and want to head somewhere more serious, and more fun, Replay is coming to Dubai. It's set to launch in Q2, is the first and only karaoke lounge to offer the highest collection of songs in over 20 languages with state-of-the-art karaoke systems. Replay will be landing in JBR soon, it will be nestled within an already buzzing venue that is to be revealed soon. There will be up to 80,000 songs in over 20 languages, each seamlessly programmed into ultramodern karaoke systems. Aspiring singers visiting this exciting new indoor karaoke bar in Dubai are promised hours of unlimited fun – the perfect spot to keep the party going post-brunch or to just enjoy quality time with the crew. Replay will be home to over seven different themed private rooms, each one named after an iconic musician, with a capacity to host six to 15 people. There's of course a dedicated bar, a DJ booth, and an open plan lounge to simply soak in the vibes when you're finished your performance. This karaoke bar in Dubai is not one to be missed. Prices are set to start from Dhs45 per person per hour for two or more hours, or if guests want a short and sweet session, rooms can be booked for Dhs55 per person for one hour. Whether it's the latest chart-topping hits you want to belt out or embody main character energy with hits of the past, Replay is guaranteed to have a tune for every taste… Indoor experiences are the best for the Dubai summer, SENSAS recently opened in Dubai too and is a fun and challenging experience for everyone. More info here. Watch this space for all the details coming soon… > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
FACT
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Replay is hitting all the right notes with new Dubai karaoke bar
The karaoke bar promises to have the most extensive song library in the city. If there's one thing Dubai does best, it's entertainment. From glitzy lounges to beach clubs and epic concerts, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the emirate. But one pastime that never goes out of style is karaoke. And to give you more avenues to sing your lungs out, a new karaoke lounge is coming to Dubai, called Replay. Located in JBR, Replay promises a whole new level of karaoke. Set to open in the second quarter of this year, this venue will occupy a secret spot inside Bla Bla Dubai, with further details to be unveiled soon. But once open, it's expected to be the first and only karaoke lounge in Dubai to offer an expansive library of over 80,000 songs in more than 20 languages. What makes Replay different from other karaoke venues is its attention to detail. The spot will house seven uniquely themed private rooms, each named after music legends. Each room can accommodate between six and 15 people, so it's ideal for everything from intimate ugly singing sessions with your closest friends to big celebrations. Replay will also feature an open-plan lounge area with a bar and a DJ booth for you to vibe and sing along. The entire space is designed to feel fun and Instagram-worthy, so expect sleek interiors and lighting to get set the mood. Pricing for the sessions starts at AED 45 per person per hour, when booking for two hours or more. However, those looking for a one-hour karaoke session can sing their heart out for AED 55 per person. So warm up your vocal cords, pick your go-to anthem, and get ready to make Replay your new favourite hangout. This is the kind of place you'll keep wanting to come back to. GO: Follow @blabladubai on Instagram for more information.
