Tony Bennet performs at London's Royal Albert Hall in April 2007. Getty Images
Tony Bennett's indomitable spirit is gone but not forgotten

American singer amassed 19 Grammys, but was perhaps most famous to younger generations for his work with Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse

July 21, 2023, 3:09 PM
The origins of the Day of the Dead can be traced back thousands of years to the Aztecs. Getty Images
What is Day of the Dead and why do we celebrate it?

Dia de Muertos is celebrated around the world annually on November 1 and 2

November 02, 2022, 6:20 AM
Mushroom steak on Carna by Dario Cecchini's vegetarian menu. Photo: Jure Ursic Photography
How meat-first restaurants in the UAE are adapting to green trends

Butchers and steakhouses on sustainability, quality over quantity, and vegetarian menus

May 11, 2022, 4:23 AM
From left to right, Sheikh Hamdan in Caviar Kaspia and Czn Burak in Dubai.
17 Dubai restaurants Sheikh Hamdan has been to: L'Amo Bistro Del Mare to SushiSamba

The Crown Prince of Dubai was recently spotted at Dubai's latest fine-dining Italian restaurant

May 09, 2022, 1:36 PM
Ocean views over Marjan Island await at Radisson Resort Ras al Khaimah, the brand's first resort in the Middle East. Photo: Getty
Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah: what to expect when checking-in at the Marjan Island resort

All the basics — and then some — are covered at the family-friendly Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island

April 17, 2022, 4:34 AM
Papillon. Layla Kardan’s new Cabaret concept opens in Dubai. The award-winning artist has teamed up with the American choreographer Denise Faye to create a new dinner and show concept. Antonie Robertson / The National
Nine dinner-show restaurants to visit in Dubai

From cabaret performances and singalongs galore, to aerialists and violinists, here are some venues that are upping the culinary ante

March 21, 2022, 12:41 PM
An artist performs at The Theater at Fairmont Dubai.
Eat-ertainment: why the dinner-and-a-show concept is booming in Dubai

More venues than ever are putting high-octane performances on the table, but to what end?

March 18, 2022, 10:45 AM
In 2021, the Dubai Fitness Challenge launched the Dubai Padel Cup, with exhibition matches led by world No 1 Juan Lebron Chincoa and nine more of the top 25 male players. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
Ball’s in your court: How padel tennis became the 'it' sport of the UAE

The game has risen in popularity over the past few years with more and more people playing it

March 04, 2022, 4:09 AM
Carrefour Bio, the brand's first organic concept store in the region. City Centre MeÕaisem, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What you can find inside Carrefour’s first Bio store in UAE

The newly-opened store in Dubai allows visitors to pick greens that are grown within the store

March 01, 2022, 11:32 AM
Al Qana Marina offers a new experience for yacht-owners, water sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs of good food in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Al Qana Marina
Al Qana Marina brings new yachting experience to Abu Dhabi

The venue offers a Riviera-style experience, seafood restaurants, boat berths and water sports

March 01, 2022, 9:46 AM
Vanishka Goenka wed Aneesh Misra at Raffles The Palm Dubai in January 2022. Photo: Foodlink
Inside a lavish Indian wedding held on Palm Jumeirah

A dreamy fairytale wedding with 700 guests at Raffles The Palm Dubai signals a return of lavish ceremonies in the UAE

February 28, 2022, 12:01 PM
From left to right, Belcanto, Botanica and Hidemasa are some new restaurants in Dubai's culinary scene. Photo: Belcanto/ Botanica/ Hidemasa
Botanica to Demon Duck: Check out these 22 new restaurants in the UAE

From dining within pods to venues by Michelin-lauded chefs, there are a lot of delicious offerings to look forward to this year

February 28, 2022, 4:11 AM
Left to right: Infinity des Lumieres; The Storm Coaster; and Ski Dubai are some famous mall attractions in the UAE. Photo: Ruel Pableo for The National; Emaar; Sarah Dea for The National
10 attractions in UAE malls: an indoor roller coaster to an underwater zoo

When it comes to mall attractions, it's hard to beat the variety found in the UAE

February 23, 2022, 4:18 AM
Dubai Summer Surprises will run from on July 1 to September 4 this year. Photo: DFRE
Dates announced for Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Food Festival 2022

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has revealed its calendar for 2022, and it confirms the return of some of UAE’s favourite annual events

February 21, 2022, 12:55 PM
Irene Samy Fahim Gabriel's award-winning bagasse-made tableware saves on carbon emission and decreases water and fuel needs. Photo: Irene Samy Fahim Gabriel
How one Egyptian engineer is turning sugarcane waste into tableware

Irene Samy Fahim Gabriel was among 14 Arab women recognised for their research and achievements by Fondation L’Oreal and Unesco For Women in Science awards held at Expo 2020 Dubai

February 16, 2022, 3:36 AM