• Delivery review: Café Isan, JLT

    Delivery review: Café Isan, JLT

      Following the recent dine-in restrictions on UAE restaurants, many eateries have turned their focus to providing residents with home delivery services (you can find an entire list of delivery-only restaurants here.) In support of this and following numerous recommendations,…

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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: OPSO, Dubai Mall

    Dinner review: OPSO, Dubai Mall

      What’s it like? This modern Greek eatery sits on the second floor of the ultra-luxe Fashion Avenue in Dubai Mall. With sweeping views of the Dubai Fountains below, it’s the perfect spot to impress guests – who we’re sure…

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  • Dinner review: Tokyo Vibes, Soho Garden DXB

    Dinner review: Tokyo Vibes, Soho Garden DXB

      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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  • 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: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm

    Dinner review: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm

      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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  • 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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