• Dinner review: Buhayra Lounge, Palace Downtown 

    Dinner review: Buhayra Lounge, Palace Downtown 

    What’s it like? As I enter through the beautiful Palace Downtown lobby and make my way along the lush, tree-lined pathway towards the pool area, I am instantly reminded of how stunning this hotel and its grounds truly are. Buhayra…

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  • Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

      What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

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  • Brunch review: The Loft at Dubai Opera

    Brunch review: The Loft at Dubai Opera

      What’s it like? Occupying the rooftop floor at Dubai Opera, The Loft recently opened its gorgeous new doors to offer modern European cuisine. The elegant venue lends itself as the perfect spot for sundowners, a la carte or set…

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  • Five places to celebrate Pancake Day in Dubai

    Five places to celebrate Pancake Day in Dubai

    From the Indian dosa to French crepes, and Moroccan beghrirs to Russian blinis, pancakes come in all shapes and sizes across the world. Luckily, Dubai can offer a taste of all of these variations. Not that we needed an excuse…

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  • Dinner review: BBQ nights at The Hide, Jumeirah Al Qasr

    Dinner review: BBQ nights at The Hide, Jumeirah Al Qasr

      What’s it like? A self-billed “American eatery”, this meat-driven hotspot at Jumeirah Al Qasr boasts rustic and country-feel décor, and stunning views of Madinat Jumeirah, meaning there’s really no bad table in the house. We arrive for the Thursday…

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  • Lunch review: Beef Bistro, Le Méridien Dubai

    Lunch review: Beef Bistro, Le Méridien Dubai

    What’s it like? Located in the heart of Le Méridien Dubai Village at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Beef Bistro has officially opened it’s beautifully re-vamped and re-branded doors. Previously known as M’s Grill, Beef Bistro is a…

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  • STK launches new Thursday evening brunch

    STK launches new Thursday evening brunch

    American steakhouse STK has launched a brand-new Thursday evening brunch at its two Dubai branches in Downtown Dubai and JBR. Rare Thursdays will serve up a three-course dinner party every Thursday from 8pm-11pm, as guests enjoy free-flowing drinks and the…

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  • Mickael Bertho on the need-to-knows of French cuisine

    Mickael Bertho on the need-to-knows of French cuisine

    We sat down with chef Mickael Bertho from Habtoor Palace’s French brasserie, BQ – French Kitchen & Bar, to discuss Parisian delicacies, family cooking and culinary legends. What can guests expect when they visit BQ for the first time? BQ…

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  • A new Japanese fusion pop-up has opened at Jumeirah Al Naseem

    A new Japanese fusion pop-up has opened at Jumeirah Al Naseem

    Now open for lunch and dinner, Umi Shio fuses the artful craft of Japanese cooking, with the delicious flavours of South America , alongside a selection of new Japanese-inspired cocktails, mocktails and varieties of Sake, all served impeccably on the shores of Madinat Jumeirah’s private beach, with views of the ever-iconic Burj Al Arab.

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