• Review: Gitano

    Review: Gitano

    Dubai’s beach clubs have become adept at stretching the day into the night. At J1 Beach, formerly La Mer South, a cluster of venues is designed for that purpose. One of them is Gitano, which means gypsy in Spanish, a…

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  • Review: Manāo

    Review: Manāo

    This Thai-inspired restaurant arrived quietly at Jumeirah’s Wasl Vita Mall and, within five months, earned a Michelin star. Conceived by Dubai-born chef Abhiraj Khatwani in collaboration with his mentor, Chef Mohamad Orfali, the restaurant feels immediately welcoming. The city’s noise…

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  • Review: Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar

    Review: Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar

    We visited Bushman’s, located within Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, in the evening, entering through the outdoor terrace before being seated indoors. Inside, the dining room feels warm and welcoming, with dark leather chairs, wood panelling and brick accents adding…

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  • Review: Smoki Moto

    Review: Smoki Moto

    Walking into Smoki Moto, your eye is immediately drawn to the butcher’s counter on the right, brimming with beautifully marbled cuts, while on the left, the restaurant offers butter and kelp dry-aged meats. A few steps ahead, the dining area…

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  • Review: Bâoli Dubai

    Review: Bâoli Dubai

    Prepare to be taken away to the south of France as you walk into Bâoli, where warm tones, rattan textures and a bamboo-topped terrace give a coastal feel, with sunlight stretching across the pool and through the open spaces at…

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  • Review: Belcanto Restaurant

    Review: Belcanto Restaurant

    Found within the iconic Dubai Opera, Belcanto transports diners into the world of authentic Italian opera through its design and ambience. The restaurant’s interior blends modern elements with theatrical flair, featuring geometric ceilings and warm lighting that create a stage-like…

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  • Review: Cucina Dubai

    Review: Cucina Dubai

    Cucina, the multi-award-winning restaurant on the Palm Jumeirah, will launch its new menu on 15 November, marking a new chapter in its journey. Chef Marco Deriu has drawn on his Sardinian upbringing to create dishes filled with personal memories and…

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  • Review: La Cucina di Mamma Brunch, Fi’lia Dubai

    Review: La Cucina di Mamma Brunch, Fi’lia Dubai

    Fi’lia Dubai, the region’s female-led Italian restaurant, is effortlessly elegant from the moment you step in. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, we managed to snag a spot by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the view alone set the tone for the…

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  • Review: Hoi An, Shangri-La Dubai

    Review: Hoi An, Shangri-La Dubai

    Hoi An at Shangri-La Dubai captures the calm spirit of Vietnam with a space that is both comfortable and thoughtful. The venue features terracotta walls, soft lantern light, and blue-shuttered windows offering a glimpse of the outdoors. Besides the regular…

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  • Review: MiMi Mei Fair

    Review: MiMi Mei Fair

    MiMi Mei Fair in Downtown Dubai transports diners to 1920s Shanghai, capturing the essence of the era with cinematic detail. The interiors feature silk walls, velvet seating, and chinoiserie that recreate the imagined world of a Chinese empress. Each space,…

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