• Review: Twiggy Family

    Review: Twiggy Family

    Twiggy Family, the highly-anticipated addition to Park Hyatt Dubai, is a family-friendly haven that extends the success of its neighbour, Twiggy by La Cantine. Drawing inspiration from the Riviera’s festive spirit, Twiggy Family opens its doors to guests of all…

    Read More

  • Review: Rowley’s Restaurant

    Review: Rowley’s Restaurant

    At Rowley’s Restaurant, the focus is clear from the outset: steak-frites done well, without overcomplicating the experience. Tucked into DIFC, the space moves away from the district’s usual high-energy feel, with soft natural light, warm wood panelling, and a European…

    Read More

  • Review: LahKee

    Review: LahKee

    LahKee is the spot that essentially spreads by word of mouth. You hear about it from a friend, then another, and each recommendation stays with you until you finally head out to explore this secret treasure yourself. As you may…

    Read More

  • Review: Saturday Brunch by The Fore

    Review: Saturday Brunch by The Fore

    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…

    Read More

  • 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 —…

    Read More

  • Review: Tezukuri

    Review: Tezukuri

    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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • Review: Smoki Moto

    Review: Smoki Moto

    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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More