Sukhothai is tucked within the restaurant village at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, alongside familiar names including Casa Mia and The Dubliner’s. Upon arrival, you’re warmly welcomed by the staff with a cheerful “Sawasdee ka” before being led…

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Homely, authentic and welcoming, The Dubliner’s at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre brings the spirit of a traditional Irish pub. Set in Garhoud, the space has a warm ambience, with comfortable seating, Irish-inspired touches and screens dotted throughout…

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Located at ICD Brookfield Place, The Guild is divided into four distinct spaces: The Nurseries, The Potting Shed, The Rockpool and The Salon. The Nurseries offers a laid-back setting suited to a date night, while The Rockpool houses the bulk…

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Mumbai’s Irani café culture comes to Dubai with Batliwala & Co, introducing a dining tradition that traces back to Persian families who made Bombay (now Mumbai) their home, where Irani cafés evolved into iconic neighbourhood institutions. Walk in through a…

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Marwari cuisine from Rajasthan remains one of India’s most distinctive food cultures, and Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen brings that heritage to Dubai. Located on the ground floor of Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah, the restaurant takes inspiration from Jodhpur’s Blue City,…

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This French brasserie taps into what many diners are seeking right now – somewhere that feels reassuringly familiar, where the experience is as dependable as the food. At the Grand Millennium outpost, the sprawling indoor-outdoor layout carries the charm of…

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LahKee is the spot that essentially spreads by word of mouth. You hear about it from a friend, then another, and each recommendation stays with you until you finally head out to explore this secret treasure yourself. As you may…

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At Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Saturday brunch at The Fore resists the excess typically associated with hotel buffets. Instead, four open kitchens share the spotlight. Experience the Japanese precision of Umi Kei, the Pan-Asian verve of Madame Li, the Mediterranean…

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In the shadow of Dubai Opera, a new Japanese dining concept has emerged with a focus on craftsmanship. Tezukuri, a collaboration between Neha Mishra of Kinoya and Panchali Mahendra of Atelier House Hospitality, is a specialised temaki destination that strips…

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At Giornotte, the Iftar buffet brings together Middle Eastern and Emirati favourites, Ramadan classics and a wide selection of international dishes, all thoughtfully prepared. Live cooking stations let you watch chefs grill, carve and plate dishes to order, while the…

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OPA is one of those restaurants you don’t forget, and reservations are essential because it is always full. On a Friday at 8pm, we stepped into a room of crisp white walls covered in twisting mock bougainvillaea, a gorgeous backdrop…

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The Beach House at Anantara The Palm feels calm and open, with uninterrupted views across the water from the moment you arrive. We visited during lunch, when the terrace was bathed in soft daylight, and the atmosphere felt easy and…

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