Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 25 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla – Abu Dhabi magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.
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This 36-hour staycay in Dubai Marina is truly tempting

Relish in a day and a half of opulent 5-star experiences at this Dubai hotel

Take your business lunch to the next level at this Michelin Guide featured Indian restaurant

Indulge in the flavours of Indian cuisine combined with luxurious dining

Monday blues? Well, you’ve got this fab funday to work towards

Sundays take on a new meaning at Azure Beach, Rixos Premium JBR

These kids’ cooking classes are just the thing to add some strings to their little bows

Little ones will also take home a chef’s hat, kid’s apron

There’s a zero-waste dinner heading to Dubai and it’s full of taste

Ginger Moon will offer a nose-to-tail menu and beverage pairing with sustainably sourced ingredients for one night only

British funny man Jimmy Carr is heading to Dubai Opera

Jimmy will be part of the Dubai Comedy Festival

REVIEW: This old faithful on the Dubai brunch scene has a new twist

No matter your diet or what your taste buds crave, you’ll find it at this Sunday feast

Fireman Sam LIVE! is heading to the UAE for the first time ever

Well sir, a day and a half this has been.

Sting is heading to the stage in Abu Dhabi

Tickets go on sale this Friday, 23 September.

Zenzi Beach launches elevated boho chic family

Go on a sensory journey and indulge in the finest South American flavours.

Rooftop Rhythms is back and here’s the line-up for 2022-23

Your chance to ‘speak your truth from the roof!’

The best female cyclists across the Middle East are in town

The UAE Team ADQ is in Abu Dhabi for a bootcamp.

Family, fun, and Fridays are all the Fs you need

Head to Kuzbara for their newly launched Family Fridays.

DUBAI WEEKENDS: 5 fun things to do with the family this weekend

Park, paddocks, ponies, neon art and more.

MENA 50 Best Restaurants: Chef names revealed

Massimiliano Alajmo of legendary restaurant Le Calandre in Rubano will be heading to town.

Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants returns to Abu Dhabi

The event and ranking celebrated the immense culinary talent in the Middle East and North Africa

Three-day training camp launches to identify and develop the next generation of Emirati cycling talent

Emirati cyclists will train under the eye of the UAE Team Emirates’ coaching staff, to compete alongside two-time Tour de France winning team.

Etihad Airways takes flight to Guangzhou, China

It’s the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou since the start of the pandemic.

Win tickets to Raul Midón and Alex Cuba live in concert

There are 10 pairs of tickets up for grabs to the Friday evening show.

Head to COYA Abu Dhabi for a rather spook-tacular Halloween Party this October

Here’s your chance to turn heads in your best scary costume.

A live cooking session is coming to Abu Dhabi

It’s part of the Warehouse421 Fall 2022 programme.

First-ever Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo is slated for 12 November

There’s a whopping AED 2 million prize at stake too.

PHOTO GALLERY: The beauty of Abu Dhabi in seven glorious pictures

Don’t miss photo number seven; it’s so cool!

Park Market returns to Umm Al Emarat Park Abu Dhabi

Championing sustainability with local products, fun activities and entertainment.

Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher now open to foreign and non-Arab speaking teachers

Those working in private and international schools now have a chance to win the award.