Just Landed: 8 New UAE Openings, Tech Drops & Trends to Know

There's always something new happening in the UAE—and this month is no exception. From exciting restaurant openings and stylish cafés to next-generation tech and a beauty trend putting a fresh spin on tradition, these are the launches everyone will be talking about.

ARKHE, Dubai Marina

Dubai's wellness scene has a new heavyweight. ARKHE is a members' club that brings fitness, recovery and longevity together under one roof, making it easy to train smarter rather than simply harder.

As an official HYROX Training Club and the first home of PILAT3S Dynamic Reformer Pilates in Dubai, members can combine workouts with unlimited recovery sessions, including cold plunges, saunas, red-light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen. Those looking for a more personalised approach can also access ARKHE LONGEVITY-UK, offering diagnostics and blood analysis to help optimise long-term health. Gym-floor access is already open, while the full club—including classes, recovery facilities and the café—launches on 1 September. The first 300 members will also receive exclusive launch pricing.

Bait Maryam, City Centre Mirdif

One of Dubai's most-loved Levantine restaurants has opened a new outpost in City Centre Mirdif, bringing chef Salam Daqqaq's celebrated Palestinian home cooking to eastern Dubai.

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years, Bait Maryam has built a loyal following for comforting, family-style dishes. Expect favourites including creamy hummus served with fresh bread, the signature Fatet Maryam Musakhan, slow-cooked lamb mansaf and a generous serving of knafeh to finish. If sharing generous Middle Eastern feasts is your idea of the perfect meal, this is one to bookmark.

Mimo Café, Mövenpick Hotel JLT

Portuguese café culture has arrived in Jumeirah Lakes Towers with the opening of Mimo Café inside Mövenpick Hotel JLT. The concept is refreshingly simple: warm pastel de nata baked throughout the day, expertly brewed Delta Coffee prepared on La Marzocco machines and interiors inspired by traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles. Whether you're grabbing coffee on the go or settling in for a slower afternoon, it's another welcome addition to Dubai's ever-growing café scene.

2 STOREEZ, City Centre Mirdif

Contemporary womenswear label 12 STOREEZ has opened its fourth Dubai boutique at City Centre Mirdif, making its minimalist wardrobe staples even more accessible for shoppers across the city. Known for timeless essentials and elevated everyday dressing, the new store pairs warm neutral interiors with personalised service, creating a shopping experience that's every bit as considered as the collections themselves.

New Tech

HUAWEI Pura 90s Series

Huawei's latest Pura 90s Series has arrived in the UAE, with pre-orders starting from AED 3,199. Built with content creators and photography enthusiasts in mind, the flagship Pura 90s Pro Max features a 200MP telephoto camera, improved colour accuracy through True-to-Colour 2.0 and a suite of AI-powered photography tools, including AI Composition, AI De-glare and AI Move. A 6,000mAh battery with 100W SuperCharge and the latest Celia assistant round out a package designed for users who rely on their phones for both creativity and productivity.

HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Special Edition

Huawei has also unveiled the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Special Edition, giving its open-ear earbuds a stylish update with new Deepsea Blue and Space Silver finishes. Priced at AED 749, the lightweight earbuds combine adaptive AI audio with automatic sound adjustments that respond to changing environments, helping keep calls and music clear whether you're commuting, working or relaxing. A redesigned charging case is now 20% roomier than the standard version and can even double as storage for small accessories like earrings.

soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Series

Anker's audio brand, soundcore, has introduced its latest Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds across the Gulf. Powered by the brand's new THUS AI chip, the earbuds focus on making everyday communication easier. Features include enhanced AI-powered call clarity, real-time language translation and, on the Pro Max model, an AI Note-Taker that can transcribe meetings directly from the charging case without needing a connected phone. The Liberty 5 Pro is priced at AED 699, while the Pro Max retails for AED 899, and both are available through Sharaf DG, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Noon and Anker's online store.

Trend to Watch

Mehndi Meets Fresh Florals

Henna is getting a seasonal makeover. A growing beauty trend across the UAE is pairing traditional mehndi with fresh flowers, creating delicate, one-of-a-kind designs that celebrate both craftsmanship and nature. Gifting marketplace Udora recently collaborated with floral artist Katerina Shukshina to weave intricate mehndi patterns through peak-season peonies, allowing the blooms to shape each design organically. The beauty lies in its fleeting nature—both the flowers and the henna fade over time—making every creation completely unique.