Sukhothai is tucked within the restaurant village at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, alongside familiar names including Casa Mia and The Dubliner’s. Upon arrival, you’re warmly welcomed by the staff with a cheerful “Sawasdee ka” before being led…

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Set within the lush grounds of Le Méridien Dubai, Casa Mia pairs old-world Italian charm with a laid-back atmosphere. We’re welcomed before being shown to a corner table overlooking the warm interiors, complete with low beamed ceilings, wooden archways and…

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Homely, authentic and welcoming, The Dubliner’s at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre brings the spirit of a traditional Irish pub. Set in Garhoud, the space has a warm ambience, with comfortable seating, Irish-inspired touches and screens dotted throughout…

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Le Piaf, Paris Society’s celebrated piano bar, opened its first address outside Europe at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, following outposts in Paris, Megève and Val d’Isère since 2017. Deep crimson velvet, crystal pendant chandeliers, and gilded frames dress the space, and…

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Located at ICD Brookfield Place, The Guild is divided into four distinct spaces: The Nurseries, The Potting Shed, The Rockpool and The Salon. The Nurseries offers a laid-back setting suited to a date night, while The Rockpool houses the bulk…

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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…

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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…

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At this Dubai stalwart, brunch brings forth gastronomy with theatrics. The newly launched Voyage Brunch transforms a Saturday afternoon into an immersive, globe-trotting tableau set within the sun-drenched grounds of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. The experience unfolds…

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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…

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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 —…

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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…

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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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