Nestled within the luxurious FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Maiden Shanghai beckons diners to embark on a culinary journey like no other with its famed Naughty Noodles Saturday brunch. Renowned as Dubai’s Best Pan Asian restaurant, Maiden Shanghai seamlessly blends contemporary Chinese…

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The Noodle House aims to capture the bustle and flavour of Oriental street food, and serves it up in a vibrant atmosphere with its kitchen proudly on display.

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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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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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Anchored along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Jun’s embodies a cool composure with cultural sensibility. Chef Kelvin Cheung and his team move fluidly through the intimate dining room, where jade-green floors and rice-bowl-inspired pendant lamps shape an ambience that feels…

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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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Bussola at Jumeirah Golf Estates greets you with a quiet sense of belonging with its thoughtful interiors. We visited on a sunny Saturday for the Brunchissimo brunch and found a table bathed in soft daylight streaming through the tall windows.…

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Lafeef Restaurant, located within the Sharjah Ladies Club on Corniche Street, has long been a favourite for its laid-back feel and sweeping beach views. Following its recent revamp, the interiors now showcase a fresh and contemporary design, with natural light…

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