• 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: 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: Lafeef Restaurant, Sharjah Ladies Club

    Review: Lafeef Restaurant, Sharjah Ladies Club

    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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  • Review: Oktoberfest at Ernst Biergarten

    Review: Oktoberfest at Ernst Biergarten

    Ernst Biergarten, located in the 25hours Hotel One Central, is the place to be this Oktoberfest season, bringing a taste of Bavaria to Dubai. Inside, the atmosphere is buzzing with energy, perfectly capturing the spirit of the festival. Rustic wooden…

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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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  • Review: Barfly by Buddha-Bar

    Review: Barfly by Buddha-Bar

    Barfly by Buddha-Bar is a stunning Neo-Baroque-inspired venue, adorned with rich hues of warm reds, gold steel, and darker tones. The venue’s design is rich with material, textures, and striking objects, creating pockets of excitement that engage the senses. We…

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  • Review: Ronin

    Review: Ronin

    Perched on the ninth floor of FIVE LUXE JBR, Ronin offers diners a front-row seat to stunning views of Ain Dubai, paired with an unforgettable culinary experience. My dining partner and I chose a spot near the open kitchen, drawn…

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  • Review: Andaliman

    Review: Andaliman

    The homegrown addition to One&Only The Za’abeel, presents a gateway to Indonesia. The restaurant’s design, featuring water features, frangipani trees, and thoughtfully crafted interiors, transports diners to the tropical essence of the world’s largest archipelago. Andaliman sets itself apart from…

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  • Review: Orfali Bros. Bistro

    Review: Orfali Bros. Bistro

    Standing at No. 1 on the Middle East and North Africa World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the second year in a row, my dining partner and I were keen to dine at Orfali Bros. Bistro on a sunny weekday…

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