No, not the heat – I'm fine with that. I've lived in the Emirates long enough to appreciate that in the summer, it gets hot. No, I'm bored with the constant moaning about the fact that it's summer. 'Babes, this heat'… 'Phew, it's boiling out there'… Hot? In the desert? Quelle surprise.
You'll be telling me next that it can get a bit nippy at the North Pole, and there's a good chance of rain in London. Life in Dubai doesn't just stop because it is, admittedly, very hot outside (unless you're an overcoat salesman, in which case I take it all back).
To prove the point, this month we present our A to Z of family fun adventures packed with how to have fun in and out of the sun – there really is no need to fear summer. If that wasn't enough, we've also packed in our usual mix of goodies to keep you occupied this month, including top cultural events, cinema picks, and exciting new dishes to try around town.More? How about six – count 'em, six – pages of brilliant summer staycations. Book now – they're guaranteed to chase away the summer blues.
PS: It's our birthday month! Yes, little old What's On turns 43, and, to celebrate, we've teamed up with one of your favourite burger brands to create a special What's On Birthday burger. Read all about it in this month's digital issue.
Enjoy your month ahead,
Laura Coughlin Head of Content | 
