• Lunch review: Coco on 8, Media One Hotel

    Lunch review: Coco on 8, Media One Hotel

    Coco on 8 is a new launch at Media One Hotel, offering a cool and laid-back atmosphere in chic, Miami-inspired surroundings. Occupying the space that was once Dek on 8, the venue has undergone a trendy makeover

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  • Dinner review: Benihana Amwaj Rotana

    Dinner review: Benihana Amwaj Rotana

    For a dining experience without fuss and frills, Benihana is a go-to spot for me. Why? Because it’s consistently good, offers value for money, a fun and relaxing atmosphere and casual, familiarity.

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  • Dinner review: Peyote Dubai, DIFC

    Dinner review: Peyote Dubai, DIFC

    Bringing modern Mexican cuisine to life in DIFC, Peyote – named after a small cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert – is a newly opened restaurant which strays from the norm that’s usually seen at Mexican eateries.

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  • Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights

    Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights

    Compared to neigbouring Media City, Barsha Heights is often left wanting when it comes to great lunch venues. That’s why BBC Good Food Middle East was so excited to discover Ostro

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  • Dinner review: Waka, The Oberoi Dubai

    Dinner review: Waka, The Oberoi Dubai

    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.

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  • Lunch review: Downtown Toko

    Lunch review: Downtown Toko

    The restaurant cut all ties with the Australian branch, and in late 2016 rebranded itself as Downtown Toko. Since changing hands, the restaurant has shifted focus away from theatrical fine dining

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  • Dinner review: Seafire, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

    Dinner review: Seafire, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

    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...

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  • Lunch review: Wild & The Moon

    Lunch review: Wild & The Moon

    Situated in Dubai’s art hub Alsercal Avenue, this hip health food café was launched by Emma Sawko (the entrepreneur behind Jumeirah’s health café Comptoir) and vegan chef Sati Faulks last year...

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  • Dinner review: Zoco, The Atrium, Al Habtoor City

    Dinner review: Zoco, The Atrium, Al Habtoor City

    There’s a new Mexican come Latin American eatery in town and it exudes authenticity. Zoco’s interiors are impressive and eye-catching. The venue comprises a restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge, and although floor space is plentiful, the décor is successfully welcoming and warm

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  • Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Having recently undergone a chic revamp, the rooftop venue offering impressive views over both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, combines a restaurant, lounge and bar. It’s a trendy spot that exudes a cool, chilled out vibe – the perfect place to enjoy a light meal with cocktails...

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