The best of
Dubai, and then the Emirates.
The best restaurants in Dubai. The brunches worth your Friday. The hotels, beaches, desert trips and sights actually worth your time — hand-picked, with real websites and real map pins for every pick.
Hand-picked guides to Dubai and all seven emirates — updated through 2026
UAE
A meal you’ll tell your friends about.
A sunset you’ll keep coming back to.
We’ll help you find them.
Dubai first,
then all seven emirates.
Whatever you're after.
01Restaurants
The tables worth booking, from the Creek to the Palm.
02Friday brunch
Dubai's great weekend ritual, and which brunch to pick.
03Emirati food
Machboos, luqaimat and Arabic coffee, done properly.
04Hotels
Landmark luxury, beach resorts and good-value bases.
05Things to do
The Burj, the souks, the Creek and the days you'll remember.
06Beaches
Public beaches and beach clubs, and which one to pick.
07Desert safaris
Dune drives, heritage camps and conservation reserves.
08With kids
Aquariums, water parks and days the whole family enjoys.
09Kosher UAE
Kosher restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, certification named.
10Coffee
Specialty roasters from Alserkal Avenue to the Marina.
Where most people
start reading.
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01
DUBAI · ATTRACTIONS
The 10 Best Attractions in Dubai
10 picks, starting with Burj Khalifa At the Top.
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DUBAI · RESTAURANTS
The 11 Best Restaurants in Dubai
11 picks, starting with Trèsind Studio.
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03
DUBAI · FRIDAY BRUNCH
The 10 Best Brunches in Dubai
10 picks, starting with Bubbalicious Brunch.
Read the guide -
04
DUBAI · HOTELS
The 10 Best Hotels in Dubai
10 picks, starting with Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
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05
DUBAI · DESERT SAFARIS
The 8 Best Desert Safaris in Dubai
8 picks, starting with Platinum Heritage.
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06
ABU DHABI · ATTRACTIONS
The 10 Best Attractions in Abu Dhabi
10 picks, starting with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Read the guide
The good stuff,
all written down.
A little more
about us.
01What is Top in UAE?
Your starting point for finding where to eat, stay and explore in Dubai — and where to go next in the Emirates. We publish curated guides so you spend less time searching and more time enjoying the city.
02Do you cover places outside Dubai?
Yes. Alongside Dubai we publish guides to Abu Dhabi and UAE-wide lists, and we are adding Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Hatta and Al Ain next.
03Do you cover kosher food in Dubai?
Yes. Our kosher guide covers Dubai and Abu Dhabi and names the certifying agency for every entry, with meat or dairy noted. Certification can change, so check the certificate before you eat.
04When is the best time to visit Dubai?
November to March, when daytime temperatures are pleasant and beaches, desert trips and outdoor dining are at their best. Summer is very hot, so plan outdoor sights for early morning or evening.