Brunch review: 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Perched out at sea, at the end of a long jetty, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the marina by Jumeirah Beach Hotel and probably the best view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai...
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Dinner review: Bord Eau, Shangri-La, Abu Dhabi
A play on words, Bord Eau means water’s edge in French, and is pronounced phonetically as ‘Bordeaux’, the famous grape region. Diners can expect a thoroughly traditional French experience...
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Dinner review: Iris, The Oberoi, Business Bay
Originally from Beirut, the popular Lebanese bar and restaurant opened its first venture in Dubai in 2013, which was quickly followed by a second restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai branch describes itself as “modern but unconventional”, serving “simple and elegant” dishes...
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Nola Eatery & Social House, Armada BlueBay Hotel, JLT
Looking for a casual place to let your hair down with friends over vibrant drinks and some sweet jazz tunes? Nola is your place... -
R Trader, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC
Intriguing, interesting and unique, R Trader is most definitely one of a kind in Dubai. Inside, it’s rather dark and mysterious – almost transporting you to an old English club from the 1920s era...
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Cocktail Kitchen, Armada Bluebay Hotel, JLT
If you’re looking for a no dress code, unpretentious dining affair paired with delectable cocktails, a cool playlist and a buzzing social ambiance, Cocktail Kitchen is the place to be...
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Weslodge Saloon, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Tower B
Making its debut outside of Canada, this rock and roll chic, saloon-inspired eatery has opened its doors 68 floors up, with a menu that explores contemporary American cuisine...
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Toro Toro, Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina
Spanning two super-stylish, burnt-orange toned floors, Toro Toro features a spacious bar upstairs, and an equally roomy dining space downstairs...
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Hakkasan Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
A perfect destination to visit while the weather is still cool; the beautiful Hakkasan terrace is idyllic and transports you to a quaint Japanese-like garden, with soft water features and large slate pathways – not forgetting the greenery, which is always a nice surprise in Dubai...
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Play Restaurant & Lounge, H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Sleek and sexy comes to mind when you enter chef Reif Othman’s (ex-Zuma chef) latest restaurant. With dark,contemporary interiors the venue sends off a very cool, seductive allure...
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The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill, The DoubleTree by Hilton, JBR
Admittedly, this is one of my most preferred openings in Dubai recently. Unlike the usual glitz and glamour seen across much of the Emirate, you enter The Maine through the hotel’s loading dock...
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The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Fall down the rabbit hole at The Act’s curious new Alice dinner show for an evening filled with fun, music and of course, sumptuous food...
