• Dinner review: The Tap House, Palm Jumeirah

    Dinner review: The Tap House, Palm Jumeirah

    Located on the Club Vista Mare restaurant strip which opened earlier this year, The Tap House is laid-back gastropub specializing in craft drinks. The interior is quite dark, with exposed brick and multiple large flat screen TVs dotted about the open plan eatery.

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  • Dinner review: Pierchic, Dubai

    Dinner review: Pierchic, Dubai

    Pierchic has recently gone through a few changes in the kitchen. Including the appointment of new head chef Head Chef Paolo Bellamio in April this year. One thing that hasn’t changed however, is the incredible design structure.

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  • Dinner review: Le Cirque Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

    Dinner review: Le Cirque Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

    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.

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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: Asado, Downtown Dubai

    Dinner review: Asado, Downtown Dubai

    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)...

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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: Folly by Nick & Scott, Madinat Jumeirah

    Dinner review: Folly by Nick & Scott, Madinat Jumeirah

    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...

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