• 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…

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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: 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: 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…

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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: 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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