Alice Holtham

Dubai

Group Digital Editor at What's On Dubai

Group Digital Editor at What's On Abu Dhabi

Founder, AHP Creative. Journalist, Editor, Storyteller

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Articles

130 of the best iftars to try this Ramadan in Dubai 2025

Mar 11, 2025 | whatson.ae | Vikas Khanna |José Avillez |Alice Holtham

From gourmet set menus to lavish spreads of Arabic and international fare…Looking out for spots to celebrate iftar in Dubai? During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word means “break fast”). Friends and families often gather together for this meal, and many hotels and restaurants across Dubai put on a special feast for the occasion. These are the best places to enjoy iftar in Dubai 2025.
32 iftars in Abu Dhabi to try this Ramadan 2025

Mar 3, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

From gourmet set menus to lavish spreads of Arabic and international fare…Looking out for spots to celebrate iftar in Abu Dhabi? During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word means “break fast”). Friends and families often gather together for this meal, and many hotels and restaurants across Dubai put on a special feast for the occasion. These are the best places to enjoy iftar in Abu Dhabi 2025.
The best iftars to try this Ramadan in Dubai 2025

Feb 25, 2025 | brnw.ch | Vikas Khanna |José Avillez |Alice Holtham

From gourmet set menus to lavish spreads of Arabic and international fare…Looking out for spots to celebrate iftar in Dubai? During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word means “break fast”). Friends and families often gather together for this meal, and many hotels and restaurants across Dubai put on a special feast for the occasion. These are the best places to enjoy iftar in Dubai 2025.
11 incredible hotels at The Red Sea set to open this year

Feb 23, 2025 | whatsonsaudiarabia.com | Alice Holtham

Some of the biggest names in the luxury hotel business will make their debut by the end of next year…The endless allure of The Red Sea’s varied topography – from dormant volcanoes to rolling deserts, sugary beaches and crystalline waters – is set to make this a must-visit destination on the global tourism map.
Olly Murs to perform at Bla Bla this weekend in Dubai

Feb 19, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

The Troublemaker hitmaker returns to the city for one night only… He’s one of the most successful X Factor alumni, with a roster of pop hits and his charismatic stage presence, and Olly Murs is set to perform in Dubai for one night only this weekend. Taking over Bla Bla’s pool area for a night of alfresco fun on February 21, 2025, Olly Murs will deliver an evening of all his best sing-along hits in an open-air party atmosphere.
6 of the most romantic bars in Abu Dhabi

Feb 14, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

For a capital date night…This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic spot for a date night, Abu Dhabi’s bar scene has just what you’re looking for. From the tallest bar in the capital, to laid-back beachfront bars and some seriously stunning rooftops, these are the most romantic bars in Abu Dhabi. Cocktails, DJ sets, grazing bites and epic views… this 62nd floor is the highest in Abu Dhabi.
6 Middle Eastern hotel openings worth travelling for this year

Feb 10, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

Upcoming leisure MVPs of the GCC…From a safari-style camp in Sharjah to a hedonistic hotspot in Muscat and wellness resorts in Saudi Arabia…AMAALA, Saudi Arabia: Six Senses Triple BaySix Senses’ otherworldly hotels are already lust-inducing resorts found regionally in Oman’s secluded Zighy Bay and in the desert dunes of The Red Sea.
Riyadh Air prepares for take off in Q3 2025

Jan 17, 2025 | whatsonsaudiarabia.com | Alice Holtham

The airline will launch upon receipt of its first wide-body jet later in the year… Riyadh Air is set to take off in the third quarter of 2025. The much-discussed new Saudi Arabian airline was initially planning to launch in the summer, but it’s now set to receive its first Boeing 787-9 later than planned, which will push back its launch.
Sheikh Hamdan shares sweet snaps with his son from winter getaway

Jan 17, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

Cuteness overload… HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai is well known for his adventurous holidays, regularly sharing snaps from around the world with his 16.8 million Instagram followers. And for his first getaway of the year, Dubai’s Crown Prince – fondly known as Fazza – has headed to cooler climes on a skiing trip, to get some thrills on the powdery slopes.
Dubai is getting a futuristic Crypto Tower

Jan 16, 2025 | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

The 17-storey JLT building will feature dedicated floors for blockchain incubators and AI innovation…Dubai is no stranger to a unique or futuristic skyscraper, with the city skyline dominated by towering buildings in dazzling designs. But a rather futuristic new one has caught our eye – Crypto Tower – which will rise 17 floors in JLT.