Sponsored: Spending Christmas in the capital this year? Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi is inviting guests to celebrate festivities through a host of seasonal dining experiences. Delight your senses with the hotel’s Hansel and Gretel fairytale theme, and create…

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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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  Reviewed by Giorgia Guantario. What’s it like? One of the newest additions to well-renowned Soho Garden, Tokyo Vibes is exactly what you’d expect from its name – a vibrant, modern and trendy restaurant capturing the essence of the Japanese…

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  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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  What’s it like? There’s a certain air of mystery upon entering Bistrot Bagatelle. Located at the Fairmont Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, diners enter the French eatery via a private lift to the first floor, before being faced with…

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  What’s it like? Le Méridien Dubai’s latest culinary destination opened its doors earlier this year. Adding to its already expansive F&B offering, Bebemos is now the eighteenth restaurant to open at the complex. When BBC Good Food Middle East…

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Love a roast dinner but can’t be fussed making one in this heat? Head to Emirates Hill’s neighbourhood gastropub, Reform Social & Grill for 2-for-1 on traditional roasts every Saturday and Sunday during summer. Expect to find a wide selection…

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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? Recently-opened on Palm Jumeirah, Akira Back is a welcome addition to the brand-new W Dubai – The Palm hotel. Led by celebrity chef Akira Back, who is known for his playful Japanese fare infused with Korean…

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  What’s it like? Marco Pierre White, the British-born chef, restauranter and TV personality, first ventured into Middle Eastern market back in 2009, opening his first namesake restaurant at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill.…

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  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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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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