• The Mexican maestro

    The Mexican maestro

    One of the key drivers of modern Mexican cuisine, chef Richard Sandoval grew up as the son of an expert restaurateur and an extended family of food lovers – surrounded by his grandmother’s authentic recipes. Now, with almost three dozen restaurants worldwide, he’s opened his third in Dubai, Zengo, a Mexican-Singaporean fusion concept, and is still raring to go.

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  • Riva Ristorante

    Riva Ristorante

    Before heading to this beach club and restaurant, my friend and I didn’t expect to be dining by a beautifully-lit pool, surrounded by lanterns and date palms...

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  • Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai

    Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai

    The Don Alfonso name is renowned internationally when it comes to Italian cuisine, and has picked up multiple awards for its establishments – in Rome and Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi (Don Alfonso’s hometown); the brand has outposts in China and Morocco as well...

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  • St. Tropez Bistro, Mall of the Emirates

    St. Tropez Bistro, Mall of the Emirates

    We love all things associated with France and naturally an affinity towards its hearty cuisine is a major part of it. Dubai’s dining scene lacks a good selection of French bistros that offer bang for your buck...

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  • Table9 by Darren Velvick, Hilton Dubai Creek

    Table9 by Darren Velvick, Hilton Dubai Creek

    What’s it like: The restaurant, previously headed by Nick and Scott, has always been highly lauded. So when Gordon Ramsay’s protégé Darren Velvick stepped in as chef patron, he knew he had big shoes to fill. Luckily, we can vouch…

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  • Urban Bistro, Dubai Media City(CNN Building)

    Urban Bistro, Dubai Media City(CNN Building)

    What’s it like: Setting itself apart from all the other DMC venues which serve lunches for on-the-go executives, Urban Bistro is a proper restaurant, with a casual, café vibe coming from the funky, chalkboard menu-style ceiling, bookshelf-lined walls and open…

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  • The Capital Grill, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

    The Capital Grill, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

    What’s it like: Sometimes simple is elegant, and that’s exactly what this restaurant showcases, with its clean, modern lines, contemporary fabric light fixtures, and parquet flooring. Floral paintings add a touch of femininity to the otherwise meat-loving masculine space, while…

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  • Celebrities at The Palace, One & Only Royal Mirage

    Celebrities at The Palace, One & Only Royal Mirage

    Like everything else at this hotel, the restaurant oozes understated luxe – plush carpeting, silk curtains, crystal chandeliers and a subtle beige colour scheme all of which come together to create an ambience that is on the sophisticated side of glam.

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