Counters and bars where a table for one is the best seat in the house, not an apology.
A small, adults-only cocktail room at The Lana that understands the appeal of restraint.
On The Radar, it belongs in the edit for readers who want five-star service without a pool deck, a DJ booth or an oversized crowd.
The region's independent-cinema sensibility distilled into one permanent screen at Alserkal Avenue.
On The Radar, Cinema Akil is an essential recurring recommendation for readers who want Dubai after dark without a bar, mall or arena.
A calm, free contemporary-art institution on the Creek with galleries, a research library and a waterfront setting.
The best visit leaves room for the library, the gardens and a walk along the water.