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 .....

Spread across some 9,000 square feet in Al Barsha, Kids HQ is an indoor edutainment and soft-play centre on Umm Suqeim Road, aimed at younger children and families. It sits on the service road beside a furniture store, a short drive from the main highway. The centre is built around a large multi-level soft-play structure, with slides, climbing obstacles, crawl tunnels, a ball pit and trampolines making up the core of the play area. The layout is designed to let children burn energy in a safe, s.....

Mall of the Emirates opened in November 2005 along Sheikh Zayed Road in the Al Barsha district of Dubai, instantly redefining what a regional shopping destination could be by integrating an indoor ski slope, luxury cinemas, a community theatre and over 630 retail outlets under a single roof. Developed by Majid Al Futtaim, the complex covers approximately 223,000 square metres of leasable area and remains one of the largest shopping centres in the Middle East. Ski Dubai sits at its heart, a 22,50.....

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.....

A studio theatre within the arts centre at the Mall of the Emirates, the Playhouse is a small performance venue on the upper level of the landmark Dubai shopping mall in Al Barsha. It forms part of the community arts complex housed there. The Mall of the Emirates, best known for its indoor ski slope, also hosts a dedicated arts centre with theatre and studio spaces used for performance and learning. The Playhouse is one of these performance rooms. As an intimate studio theatre, it is suited to.....

Modelled on a television game show, Quiz Room Dubai is an immersive live trivia experience in the Goshi warehouses of the Al Quoz district. It brings to the city a format that began in Milan and has since spread to dozens of sites worldwide. The concept puts groups onto a staged set complete with podiums, buzzers, lighting, smoke and sound effects, recreating the feel of a real game show. A host-led atmosphere drives the competition along. Players compete in teams through fast-paced rounds tha.....

A celebrated Japanese restaurant in the Dubai Hills area, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki specialises in the art of grilled skewers, drawing diners with its refined take on the cuisine. It is the work of a renowned local chef. The restaurant lies in a smart district of the city, part of a growing dining scene that has won the city a reputation for fine food. Its setting is stylish and modern. Its name comes from the chef behind it, a well-known figure in the city's dining world, whose flair has shaped.....