Now that your Christmas and New Years Eve plans are all set (hopefully) it's time to look ahead to the first month of 2019.
For the first time, Cirque du Soleil will stage the their latest show 'Bazzar' at Yas Island from March 6 for just 10 days. Grab your tickets from today and be ready for your jaw to hit the floor as 30 performers showcase daring acrobatics and vibrant musical numbers.
Want to challenge yourself in the new year? Desert Warrior Challenge will be taking over Al Qudra Lakes on January 11 and will present three intense courses for you to battle through with up to 20 obstacles at a time. Kids from the age of six can also get involved and take part in the 1-2km Junior Warrior course with eight obstacles.
Although we don't have the exact date of opening, the much anticipated Mandarin Oriental hotel in Jumeira is set to open early 2019. Positioned close to the beach, it will have 178 guest rooms and 78 suites, six restaurants and lounges and a 2,000 square metre spa. Team a&e have stayed in a number of Mandarin hotels around the world and we promise you that this addition to their portfolio will be spectacular.
DIFC has had a number if new restaurants opening up and Ciboney's (name inspired by the Arawak and Taino tribes) will be joining the line up very soon. Jamaican chef Collin Brown will lead up the home-grown venue delivering traditional Jamaican dishes while live bands will provide entertainment. The restaurant will also have three bars, including a hidden bar that will be worth finding if you want to try some unique drinks.