Adjacent to the Dubai Miracle Garden in the Al Barsha South 3 area of inland Dubai about 30 minutes south-east of central downtown, Dubai Butterfly Garden is the largest indoor butterfly garden in the world by total covered area. The 7,000-square-metre indoor garden opened in March 2015 immediately adjacent to the existing Dubai Miracle Garden, occupying a dramatic complex of ten interconnected climate-controlled domes that together house the largest single population of living butterflies of an.....

A British-curriculum school whose auditorium and halls double as an events venue, Dubai Heights Academy sits in the Al Barsha South area of the city. Established in 2017, the academy follows the English national curriculum and serves pupils from the early years through to secondary level. Its campus was built with spacious classrooms, meeting and conference rooms, halls and a well-equipped auditorium fitted with modern stage and audiovisual technology. Beyond the school day, these facilities .....

In the Al Barsha South 3 area of inland Dubai about 30 minutes south-east of the central downtown business district, Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest outdoor flower garden in the world and one of the most heavily visited seasonal attractions in the broader United Arab Emirates. The 72,000-square-metre garden first opened on Valentine's Day 2013 and has operated each year as a seasonal attraction during the cooler November-through-May season, with the entire garden substantially redesigned and.....

A glamorous indoor-outdoor lounge that helped shape Dubai's rooftop scene, Iris has long been a fixture of the city's nightlife. After a celebrated decade atop The Oberoi in Business Bay, the venue reopened in a striking setting at the Meydan Racecourse in Nad Al Sheba. Its lush, garden-inspired design blends greenery, low lighting and a relaxed, see-and-be-seen mood. A menu of share-style plates and inventive cocktails fuels the sociable atmosphere. Resident DJs and live entertainment shift .....

On a sun-drenched terrace along The Walk at JBR, Oia channels the cliffside beauty of Santorini. Set on the third level of the JA Ocean View Hotel, this Greek restaurant and pool lounge pairs authentic Mediterranean cooking with panoramic views of Ain Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. Its menu leans on vibrant, health-conscious dishes, several inspired by the longevity of the Blue Zones. Sharing-style mezze platters of tzatziki, taramasalata and feta bring Greek flavours to the table. A poolside se.....

Specialising in Arabic and Khaleeji nightlife, The Avenue offers a different side of Dubai's after-dark scene from its perch high in the Shangri-La hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road. Set on the 42nd floor, the club pairs sweeping city views with a music policy and atmosphere geared toward regional sounds and a predominantly Gulf clientele. The elevated setting gives it a glamorous, skyline-framed backdrop that sets the tone for the evening. Its programming centres on Arabic music and live entertainme.....