Best of Dubai12 collections

Hand-curated collections of the best places in Dubai. Every pick comes with the reason it earned its spot.

A modern interior with wooden play structures, a slide, ball pit, and glowing lights against a dark teal background.

With Kids

Best Things to Do with Kids in Dubai

Places where children are genuinely entertained and parents are not just waiting it out.

46 places

A long dining table laid with shared dishes and cocktails for a large group, under pendant lights with a city skyline behind.

Big Groups

Best Restaurants for Big Groups in Dubai

Rooms that handle eight or more without falling apart: sharing menus, long tables, and staying power.

37 places

Family viewing marine life through curved glass tunnel in underwater aquarium with rays and fish swimming overhead.

Indoor Escapes

Best Indoor Things to Do in Dubai

Air-conditioned plans for the hot months: attractions, activities, and afternoons out of the sun.

35 places

Beachfront terrace with dining table, potted palms, and waterfront view of Dubai's modern skyline.

Casual Eats

Best Casual Restaurants in Dubai

No dress code, no ceremony: the reliable spots for a great everyday meal.

28 places

Rooftop bar with curved illuminated canopy overlooking Dubai's glittering skyline at night.

Date Night

Best Date Night Restaurants in Dubai

Where to take someone you actually want to impress: rooftop tables, quiet corners, and rooms with a sense of occasion.

23 places

A poolside table with a jug of juice and a bowl of oranges, a curved arch framing the beach and sea at dusk.

Waterfront

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Dubai

Tables on the water: marina views, beach settings, and creekside classics.

15 places

Two people playing padel on a floodlit court with Dubai's illuminated skyscrapers visible through the glass walls.

Fitness

Best Gyms and Fitness Clubs in Dubai

Where residents actually train: gyms, studios, and wellness clubs worth the membership.

13 places

Fine Dining

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Dubai

Tasting menus, serious kitchens, and the tables to book for a milestone.

10 places

Shopping

Best Malls and Shopping in Dubai

The malls and retail districts that reward a full day, beyond the obvious.

8 places

A woman and child walk through a modern villa with geometric architecture while a man and child play by a swimming pool.

Luxury Stays

Best Luxury Hotels in Dubai

The stays that justify the rate: service, rooms, and pools that deliver.

7 places

Family dining at a modern restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking palm trees and Dubai's skyline.

Brunch

Best Brunches in Dubai

The weekend institution, done properly: spreads worth pacing yourself for.

6 places

Rooftop terrace with infinity pool, firepit and city skyline at sunset with palm plants and loungers.

Rooftops

Best Rooftop Restaurants and Bars in Dubai

Skyline views that earn the elevator ride, from sunset terraces to late-night decks.

4 places