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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MiMi Mei Fair in Downtown Dubai transports diners to 1920s Shanghai, capturing the essence of the era with cinematic detail. The interiors feature silk walls, velvet seating, and chinoiserie that recreate the imagined world of a Chinese empress. Each space,…

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The DREAM Dinner Show Dubai features a theatrical dining layout centred around a large stage, framed by cascading red and blue drapes and dynamic projection visuals. Rows of tables are arranged to face the stage directly, creating a focused viewing…

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Making your way into Kira, the transition is almost cinematic. The façade, dressed in deep blue tiles and soft lighting, gently guides you through glass doors into a space bathed in golden tones and rich, earthy textures. Inside, the interiors…

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