Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
House of Hype – Dubai Mall’s immersive mega-experience have launched The Winter Wonderverse – running from 13th December to 4th January 2026. It’s their festive edition – a remix of holiday classics across the park’s 25 immersive worlds. We sent two families over to check it out when it launched on Friday. This is a review, by Dubai-based […]
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For a lot of families with little children – chances are you will be staying in on New Year’s Eve. That also means you possibly won’t be hungover on New Year’s Day or sleeping in like the rest of Dubai, but getting up at 7 am ( just like every other day…. ). Well well […]
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It’s December – and the Address Beach Resort has gone into festive-mode! Their family brunch that runs every Saturday ” Brunch in Neverland ” is doing a festive-edition every Saturday this month. We sent two families to review the brunch and they’ve very kindly sent us notes and amazing photos so you can see what […]
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Looking for fun outdoor activites to take the kids to, this Winter Break? Bluewaters, by Dubai Retail, will be lighting up this festive season with its “Find Your Festive Glow” seasonal showcase. Expect immersive experiences across the island throughout the Winter Break – from Saturday 6th December 2025 to Wednesday 7th January 2026, as well as its […]
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Are you hanging around Dubai for Christmas this year? It is afterall – the best time of the year to be in Dubai, isn’t it? Amazing weather, and every restaurant makes an extra effort to make their venue super Christmassy and magical. Well well – why not book into a family-friendly Christmas Brunch this year […]
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Are you looking for a festive set menu to do with family and friends sometime in December? Well, Cucina the Palm offers three different set menus, plus – to make it a little more special, you could even book in their private dining space. Here’s an overview of Cucina’s Festive Set Menu offerings, available throughout […]
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Cucina the Palm is launching their Gingerbread House-making sessions and Festive Set Menu and we got the opportunity to review it late November with the kids, together along with my brother’s family. It’s such a fun thing to do with family and friends – and I gotta warn you – it’s only available in December […]
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Did you know that you could take the little ones for a Gingerbread House Making activity over the festive season? Well – it’s not JUST for kids! You could do it as a team building activity, or for a gathering with family and friends.. Have a look at our Gingerbread House Making list – and […]
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One of our favourite things to do over the Christmas season is taking the kids to a Christmas Tree Lighting. Most restaurants, hotels, bars and even golf clubs would do one at the start of the festive season. There’s carolling, mulled wine, and sometimes Santa makes an appearance, and better still – give out gifts […]
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Are you looking for a chilled-out Christmas Eve dinner option with the family this year in Dubai? We’ve found a few options – in Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters and the Palm Jumeirah. There’s options for all – sharing-style menu, or a nice buffet – or a combination of both. Santa makes a special appearance at […]
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Have you ever taken the kids out for a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Dubai? Yes it’s late, but it is only once a year – and that one evening when Dubai put its all for an amazing show – entertainment, food and drinks, and of course – fireworks! C’mon, let’s make this year’s […]
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Have you started planning for the festive season? It’s never too early! This year – Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 27th of November, and it’s safe to call the rest of the year – the festive season. I am sure some of you have had your Christmas Tree up for awhile now. Are you planning to […]
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Early October, we had the opportunity to review the Turkey Takeaway offering from Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. We got the kids and ourselves dressed up in festive attire – all red and green, christmas hats and all – and walked across the road to my brother’s place. I remember standing in the lift […]
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