• Review: AIZA, The Pointe

    Review: AIZA, The Pointe

    At the very end of the East Marina at The Pointe, and up an elevator to a boho-chic terrace, is the warm, friendly and beautifully designed AIZA. The brightly lit indoor dining space is decorated with suspended wavy ceiling fabric…

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  • Weekend Roast Review: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

    Weekend Roast Review: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

      Reviewed by Giorgia Guantario What’s it like? Hidden behind a dark wooden entrance at the lobby level of the stunning Abu Dhabi EDITION, the Oak Room is a sophisticated, yet surprisingly informal steakhouse with a rock’n’roll vibe. We are…

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  • Dinner review: Ninive, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai

    Dinner review: Ninive, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai

      What’s it like? Nestled between the two striking Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Ninive is a picturesque urban, open-aired majlis – it’s a relaxed, low-lit venue that creates an intimate setting amidst the hustle and bustle of Dubai. Offering skyline views…

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  • Dinner review: Gaucho, DIFC

    Dinner review: Gaucho, DIFC

      What’s it like? A long-standing favourite of DIFC’s chic, up-market dining scene, Gaucho never fails to disappoint in delivering an evening of delight for Dubai’s carnivores. Typical of Gaucho décor, the restaurant interiors are decked out with elaborate splashes…

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  • Iftar review: Trèsind, voco Dubai

    Iftar review: Trèsind, voco Dubai

      What’s it like? As one of the city’s most loved modern Indian restaurants, and one that is constantly evolving with innovative concepts and cooking techniques, it comes as no surprise to hear that Trèsind has come up with a…

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  • 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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  • Dinner review: Kizmet, Downtown Dubai

    Dinner review: Kizmet, Downtown Dubai

      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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  • 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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