• Simon's Scene

    Simon's Scene

    He’s one of the UK’s favoured TV personalities – notably as host on Channel 4’s ‘Sunday Brunch’, the best-selling author of 'Seasoned Vegetarian’ and 'Lazy Brunch', and the culinary genius behind Pier 7’s ‘The Scene’ on Dubai Marina. Chef Simon…

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  • Hakkasan Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers

    Hakkasan Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers

    A perfect destination to visit while the weather is still cool; the beautiful Hakkasan terrace is idyllic and transports you to a quaint Japanese-like garden, with soft water features and large slate pathways – not forgetting the greenery, which is always a nice surprise in Dubai...

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  • Em Sherif, The Address Downtown Dubai

    Em Sherif, The Address Downtown Dubai

    Nestled on the lower floor of The Address Downtown Dubai, Em Sherif overlooks the Burj Khalifa and is accessible through both the hotel and via Dubai Mall boulevard. A lively, popular import from Beirut, the restaurant welcomed my dining partner…

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  • The Mexican maestro

    The Mexican maestro

    One of the key drivers of modern Mexican cuisine, chef Richard Sandoval grew up as the son of an expert restaurateur and an extended family of food lovers – surrounded by his grandmother’s authentic recipes. Now, with almost three dozen restaurants worldwide, he’s opened his third in Dubai, Zengo, a Mexican-Singaporean fusion concept, and is still raring to go.

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