• Review: Girl & the Goose

    Review: Girl & the Goose

    From cabin crew to chef-restaurateur, Gabriela Chamorro first launched Girl & the Goose as a supper club in 2019 from her home in Dubai, before the pandemic reshaped her path and propelled her fully into the kitchen. The goose —…

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  • Review: Iftar at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

    Review: Iftar at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

    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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  • Review: The Beach House

    Review: The Beach House

    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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  • 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: Yubi

    Review: Yubi

    Tucked away in One Central’s dining enclave, 25 Jump Street, Yubi feels like a secret stumbled upon down a Tokyo back alley. As the UAE’s first licensed homegrown handroll bar, this newly opened spot by award-winning Chef Reif Othman, in…

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  • Review: Jun’s

    Review: Jun’s

    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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  • Review: Row on 45

    Review: Row on 45

    Rising above Dubai Marina like a stage raised for an intimate performance, the 17-course haute cuisine menu at Row on 45, a two Michelin star restaurant by Chef Jason Atherton, progresses through three distinct rooms, each part of a culinary…

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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: 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant

    Review: 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant

    Walking into the award-winning 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant, you immediately understand why it has made such an impression on Dubai’s dining scene. The room carries a low, confident glow from its gold and black palette, softened by velvet seating…

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  • Review: Brunchissimo Brunch, Bussola

    Review: Brunchissimo Brunch, Bussola

    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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  • 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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