Styled as a grand Arabian summer palace, Al Qasr is the regal centrepiece of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort. Its name meaning "the palace" in Arabic, the hotel anchors a recreation of a traditional Arabian township, complete with palm-lined waterways plied by abra boats and views toward the iconic Burj Al Arab. Opulent interiors, grand chandeliers and intricate Arabesque detailing set a tone of old-world luxury throughout. Guests have access to the wider Madinat Jumeirah complex, with i.....

A contemporary hotel on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Aloft Palm Jumeirah sits on the outer ring of Dubai's landmark man-made island, facing the Arabian Gulf. Part of Marriott's Aloft brand, the property is pitched at younger and design-minded travellers, with a style that leans towards bold, modern interiors and a sociable, music-led atmosphere. Its rooms and suites are arranged across a curved tower, many with balconies looking out over the sea, the island or the Dubai skyline beyond. Leis.....

An all-day dining room set against a sparkling infinity pool, Crescendo serves a global spread with a Middle Eastern accent on Palm Jumeirah. Part of the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, it pairs a spacious alfresco terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf with an airy indoor space built around live cooking stations. Its kitchen roams from international favourites to regional specialities, with menus showcasing Middle Eastern spices and ingredients. Live stations turn out fresh dishes from the tand.....

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 .....

Emirates Theatre is located in one of the most popular shopping destinations in Dubai, The Mall of Emirates. It consists of two theatre spaces. The larger one includes 500 seats, VIP boxes, a balcony and modern stage equipment. The venue is suitable for workshops, meetings, conferences and other educational events which attract business people and students. But the majority of visitors come there to enjoy spectacular shows, comedy stand-ups, dance performances and live concerts. Emirates Theatr.....

Flying from a helipad inside the Dubai Police Academy, HeliDubai runs scenic helicopter tours over the city from a central base in the Al Sufouh area, opposite the Mall of the Emirates. The operator offers sightseeing flights as its mainstay, alongside private charters, corporate transfers and aerial filming and photography work. Tours are sold in a range of lengths, from a short twelve-minute hop to flights of up to forty minutes, available as shared or private bookings. The shorter routes c.....

Built on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach and shaped like a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab is one of the most recognisable hotels in the world and a symbol of modern Dubai. It stands on a man-made island around 280 metres offshore, linked to the mainland by a private causeway. Construction began in 1994 and the hotel opened in 1999, developed by the Jumeirah Group and designed by the British architect Tom Wright of the firm Atkins. The project was reported to have cost around a billion.....

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.....

Housed in a warehouse in the Al Quoz industrial district, Live@Play by Hive is a performing-arts and events space in Al Quoz Industrial Area 2, Dubai. It is run by The Hive, a Dubai performing-arts school, as a venue for live shows. The space occupies a converted warehouse unit, in keeping with the creative venues that have grown up across the Al Quoz industrial area. Its raw, flexible interior suits an intimate, informal style of performance. As a black-box-style room, it hosts a varied progr.....