• Review: il Pastaio Dubai, Al Habtoor City

    Review: il Pastaio Dubai, Al Habtoor City

    Sponsored: il Pastaio is one of Los Angeles’ most applauded Italian restaurants, boasting a star-studded list of diners at its Beverly Hills location. Now, the celebrated concept has chosen Dubai as home for its only other location in the world.…

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  • Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

      What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

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  • Dinner review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    Dinner review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    The recently refurbished branch of The Meat Co at Souk Al Bahar oozes class and elegance from the moment we walk in. The refurb has brought with it 8,300 square-feet of open kitchens, high-quality furniture and an upscale bar area, with the capacity to seat 320 diners throughout the restaurant.

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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: 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: 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: 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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  • 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: The Beam

    Review: The Beam

    Tucked within the gardens of Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai Marina, The Beam is a bistro-style concept from celebrated chef Nick Alvis. Bathed in natural light and named for the beams that pour through its expansive…

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