The Insider Middle East

08/01/2026

https://theinsiderme.com/game-on-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-2026-are-almost-here/

Your guide to dates, players and tickets. Dubai is getting set for one of its biggest sporting moments of the year, as the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return next month – and yes, you can still grab tickets. The annual tournament brings some of the world’s biggest tennis names to the ci...

06/01/2026

Winter in Dubai means cool weather, street eats, live music and MOTB nights at d3. Pop-up shops, art, and endless snacks = the perfect evening wander. Have you been yet? 🥨🍖🍕

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06/01/2026

https://theinsiderme.com/7-unmissable-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-week/

From rooftop Pilates to nostalgia concerts and pool-day decadence, get your Insider dates booked in ASAP. Dubai is refusing to slow down after New Year. The city is in full “outdoor season” mode – think cool evenings, open-air cinemas, concerts of pure magic, viral chocolate pop-ups and Barbie...

05/01/2026

https://theinsiderme.com/veganuary-in-the-uae/

Where to eat incredible plant-based dishes all month long. From golden vegan maki to beach-club bowls and plant-based pancakes, these spots are proving Veganuary is anything but boring. Veganuary 2026 has officially gone gourmet. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, restaurants are rolling out creative, colo...

04/01/2026

Midnight in the Maldives feels like time pauses for a second — just the ocean, the sky, and fireworks in the distance. Starting the new year barefoot, salty-haired and so, so grateful 🐚

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02/01/2026

When the Burj Khalifa lights up at midnight, it still feels a little unreal — every single year. Fireworks, music, and that moment the whole city holds its breath. Where did you spend your New Year’s Eve? ✨

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02/01/2026

https://theinsiderme.com/where-to-find-dubais-chocolate-cafes/

Where they serve steaming hot cups of your favourite non-caffeinated beverage. Some days call for caffeine. Others call for chocolate you can practically stand a spoon up in. If you’re chasing the proper stuff, and by that we mean molten, velvety, unapologetically indulgent, Dubai has a handful of...

31/12/2025

https://theinsiderme.com/skims-lands-in-dubai-kim-ks-cult-label-gets-a-permanent-middle-east-home/

Dubai loves a fashion moment, and this one is major. Kardashian-approved and celebrity-loved shapewear-and-beyond label SKIMS has officially opened its first permanent Middle East store at Mall of the Emirates. Yes, the fittings, the fabrics, the “how does this make my body look this good?” sorc...

31/12/2025

The city is amazing, but nothing beats that moment when you leave it all behind and it’s just you and miles of golden sand. Wandering the dunes in Dubai feels like stepping onto another planet — quiet, calm, endless horizons and the softest sunset you’ll ever see. If you need a reset… this is it.

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30/12/2025

Still deciding where to spend New Year’s Eve? Above Eleven’s NYE Carnaval is the rooftop party worth locking in before tomorrow. Think skyline views, Nikkei flavours, flowing champagne and live music from 8 PM until 12:30 AM as Dubai lights up for 2026. Choose your vibe; dinner with friends, a lively lounge setting, or open-air terrace energy with DJ and sax , all with premium drinks and a curated menu included. Tables are limited and pre-paid only, so this is your cue to secure a night that actually feels special. See you above. ✨🥂

30/12/2025

https://theinsiderme.com/still-unsure-about-your-new-years-eve-plans-above-elevens-nye-carnaval-is-the-rooftop-party-to-book-tomorrow/

With New Year’s Eve now one day away, the familiar last-minute scramble begins. Group chats start lighting up, tables begin to disappear and everyone wants a plan that actually feels worth dressing up for. If you have left it late, Above Eleven’s NYE Carnaval is one of those late-December discov...

29/12/2025

https://theinsiderme.com/prague-on-a-budget-new-direct-flights-from-the-uae-cost-less-than-a-staycation/

Your next European city break just got a whole lot cheaper. Budget travel fans, this one’s for you. Air Arabia has added another European gem to its growing route map, launching daily direct flights from Sharjah to Prague — with fares starting from just AED 674 one way. The new service touches d...