• Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.

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  • 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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  • Bistro Des Arts, The Address Dubai Marina

    Bistro Des Arts, The Address Dubai Marina

    It couldn’t be a more perfect time to enjoy the latest import to Dubai Marina’s Promenade – an intimate, French bistro that boasts authenticity, and a beautiful terrace overlooking the Marina...

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  • Bateaux Dubai

    Bateaux Dubai

    A grand affair, Bateaux Dubai has been a popular haunt for tourists and residents alike for years. Boasting views of the creek glistening with lights in the evening, this is the ultimate spot for special occasions and, of course, a…

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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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  • 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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  • The Picnic Brunch at Al Badia Golf Club

    The Picnic Brunch at Al Badia Golf Club

    What’s it like: Undoubtedly one of the most refreshingly unique brunches in town, this family-friendly, alfresco brunch is set on the lush putting green of the golf club, overlooking the ninth hole and a gushing waterfall. As you enter, you…

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  • Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis The Palm

    Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis The Palm

    Giorgio Locatelli’s presence is definitely seen in the menu at his establishment, and with the announcement of the spring menu, featuring seasonal ingredients such as white asparagus, we knew we had to try it. Located in one of Dubai’s iconic hotspots, Atlantis The Palm,..

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