Grand structures pop up overnight, trendsetting restaurants open daily and new residents mean the city feels buzzier than ever. Here are some of the freshest things in Dubai to look out for.
Jumeirah Marsa will feature 386 rooms and suites when it opens in 2025
Aretha Franklin now has her own namesake restaurant. At St Regis Gardens on the Palm, Aretha hosts performances of soulful 60s and 70s music as diners tuck into Wagyu beef Rossini.
At the nearby Atlantis the Palm, FZN by the celebrated Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen is a 27-seater ultra-high-end venue serving a European-Japanese tasting menu. A chance to enjoy authentic Emirati dining awaits at Gerbou, a locally inspired farm-to-table restaurant.
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