The vibrant district of Business Bay has a new addition. Make your way to the trendy SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, home to Fi’lia, a fully female led restaurant that has opened its first location in the Middle East, here…

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The newly renovated lifestyle destination, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse, houses within it the Isola Ristorante. Why does it stand out? It offers Mediterranean-style hospitality matched with tantalising Italian cuisine. A short walk across a scenic bridge takes you straight into a…

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Expect to be pleasantly astounded as you walk into Torno Subito. The reason we say this is because the dining concept is not what you may have in mind when you think of a fine dining eatery by Michelin-starred Chef…

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  Reviewed by Sharon Saldanha.  What’s it like? Soul offers New York’s iconic cuisine. The quirky architecture of the restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere where the vibrant flavors of the ethnic barrios of Manhattan can be enjoyed. This restaurant and…

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  What’s it like? Boasting authentic Italian touches from the get-go, with its classic Vespa parked outside and vibrant cityscape artworks on the walls, Andiamo is a large, open-plan eatery at Grand Hyatt Dubai, serving up Mediterranean favourites in an…

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  What’s it like? One of three restaurants at the Abu Dhabi EDITION led by British-born and Michelin star chef, Tom Aikens, Alba Terrace is a “day-to-night” Mediterranean concept that boasts sleek interiors, high ceilings and copious amounts of natural…

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  What’s it like? Set amid the expansive grounds at Le Meridien Dubai, this hidden Italian gem is certainly not a restaurant you’d easily stumble across. There’s a distinct lack of signs/navigational advice from the staff at the hotel’s main…

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  What’s it like? Located opposite Dubai Opera, Kizmet is a recently opened eatery and bar serving breakfast through to dinner – it’s the type of place you can pop in for a coffee, or to enjoy a carefully crafted…

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  What’s it like? Offering sweeping ocean views, Il Ristorante is a truly Italian restaurant located overlooking the stunning Bvlgari Resort Dubai’s marina. Led by famed chef Niko Romito, Il Ristorante recently launched its new Friday brunch that embodies all…

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  What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…

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What’s it like? Set on the lower floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, Splendido is an authentic Italian restaurant that has been with the hotel since its opening in 1998, which is extremely impressive in a city like Dubai where the…

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Priding itself on serving “the best of Italy” – a phrase that is also donned in tiny lights on the restaurant wall, Luigia’s huge specially built Neapolitan wood-fired ovens and eye-catching pizzaiolos give a real sense of authenticity.

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