• Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Launched in October last year, La Cala is a new boutique bar and restaurant nestled within the Ghantoot Marina waterways. From the guys behind Pier 7’s popular British eatery, The Scene, this new opening presents a refreshing way to brunch...

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  • Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Everything there is to know about the Park Hyatt hotel in Abu Dhabi. What’s the hotel’s like?This resort is where to go for a perfect weekend escape (or week-long, if you have the time)...

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  • Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Set up by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, the venue is one of 17 restaurants worldwide under the Atherton brand. Akin to the rest, it’s split in two, with the first half – known as The Social Room - acting as a standalone bar while the second half – Marina Social – is an open plan restaurant and kitchen.

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  • Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

    Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

    Nestled in a picturesque cove along the Jumeirah Beach coastline, Cove Beach welcomed my dining partner and I with a sophisticated and seductive atmosphere – definitely a place for the easy-going, trend-setter type.

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  • Riva Ristorante

    Riva Ristorante

    Before heading to this beach club and restaurant, my friend and I didn’t expect to be dining by a beautifully-lit pool, surrounded by lanterns and date palms...

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