Perfect for those looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or simply treat themselves, Ossiano offers an ‘underwater’ dining experience to remember. With floor-to-ceiling aquarium views into a rather breathtaking ‘Ambassador Lagoon’
Step into a Polynesian paradise at the newly refurbished Trader Vic’s at Crowne Plaza Dubai – the very first Trader Vic’s to open doors in Dubai 22 years ago.
Exposed brickwork, curved ceilings, earthy wood tones and vibrant blues welcome with open arms as you enter Waka. Before even seeing then menu, a warm, authentic Latin American scene is set across a casual bar and lounge area, plus dining room – all located on The Oberoi’s lobby level.
Perched idyllically on the fourth floor of Address Dubai Marina, Shades is a stylish rooftop venue complete with large infinity pool and children’s pool, lounge, outdoor seating and chill-out cabanas.
A timeless classic originating from New York, Le Cirque Dubai oozes class and elegance. Inside, the décor is sophisticated, with contemporary paintings on the walls, crisp white table clothes and neutral grey tones throughout, paired with artistic lamp shades.
Situated on the fourth floor of the JW Marriott Marquis hotel with views over the Dubai Canal, Atul Kochhar’s restaurant certainly doesn’t disappoint with its new iftar menu...
In South America, ‘Asado’ is a colloquial term for barbecue, but don’t let the name deceive you: Asado in Downtown Dubai is very much a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant has an Argentinian focus, and includes plenty of delicious, traditional South American meats, (watch out for the baby goat on a spit displayed behind glass, as part of the open kitchen)...
Behind two inviting, large wooden doors lives Seafire, a modern steakhouse that offers a roomy restaurant setting ideal for group dinners, plus a separate bar area for pre- and post-dinner drinks. The restaurant is big and boasts impressive high ceilings, however, still maintains a cosy ambiance with dark hues of red and brown, married with elements of wood...
Housed in the space previously occupied by Rivington Grill, folly by Nick & Scott is well worth a visit. From chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price – the guys who formerly oversaw Table 9, folly is a homegrown concept launched in partnership with Gates Hospitality...
The slick modernist interior of the Armani hotel’s signature Italian restaurant feels like stepping into a scene from a mid-20th century Italian art house film (expect high ceilings, curved interior patterns and cream fabrics).
This Ethiopian restaurant serves traditional rustic food with a relaxed atmosphere beside the beach on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.
