• Dinner review: Opa Dubai

    Dinner review: Opa Dubai

      What’s it like? We enter the first-floor venue via a private lift to the side of the hotel and make our way to the restaurant through a beautiful leafy entrance hall. Dozens of bright pink bougainvillea flowers (native to…

    Read More

  • Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

      What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

    Read More

  • Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi

    Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi

      What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…

    Read More

  • Brunch review: Katsuya by Starck

    Brunch review: Katsuya by Starck

      What’s it like? Located at a beachfront location within Jumeirah Al Naseem, Katsuya by Starck is a modern Japanese restaurant boasting artistic flair due to design legend, Philippe Starck’s sleek and sultry interiors. Led by master sushi chef Katsuya…

    Read More

  • Dinner review: Amaseena, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

    Dinner review: Amaseena, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

      What’s it like? The beautiful outdoor setting in which Amaseena sits at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai – with unrivalled views of the hotel’s gardens, the ocean and Ain Dubai, make for a perfect al-fresco evening while the weather is still…

    Read More

  • Lunch review: Beef Bistro, Le Méridien Dubai

    Lunch review: Beef Bistro, Le Méridien Dubai

    What’s it like? Located in the heart of Le Méridien Dubai Village at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Beef Bistro has officially opened it’s beautifully re-vamped and re-branded doors. Previously known as M’s Grill, Beef Bistro is a…

    Read More

  • Dinner review: Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

    Dinner review: Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

    What’s it like? Set on the lower floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, Splendido is an authentic Italian restaurant that has been with the hotel since its opening in 1998, which is extremely impressive in a city like Dubai where the…

    Read More

  • Dinner review: Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai

    Dinner review: Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai

    Priding itself on serving “the best of Italy” – a phrase that is also donned in tiny lights on the restaurant wall, Luigia’s huge specially built Neapolitan wood-fired ovens and eye-catching pizzaiolos give a real sense of authenticity.

    Read More

  • Dinner review: Galvin Bistrot & Bar

    Dinner review: Galvin Bistrot & Bar

    Led by BBC Good Food Middle East’s ‘Chef of the Year 2018’ winner, executive chef Luigi Vespero, who worked alongside the Galvin’s in London, the kitchen here operates with skill and attention to beautiful flavours.

    Read More

  • Friday brunch review: Traiteur, The Promenade, Park Hyatt Dubai

    Friday brunch review: Traiteur, The Promenade, Park Hyatt Dubai

    Dubai brunch heavyweight, Traiteur is well-known for being one of the city’s best brunches. Having just recently re-launched at the newly opened waterfront dining destination, The Promenade, we visited to see how its offering now fares – and let’s start by saying this is a must-try brunch for all foodies.

    Read More