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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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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Mumbai’s Irani café culture comes to Dubai with Batliwala & Co, introducing a dining tradition that traces back to Persian families who made Bombay (now Mumbai) their home, where Irani cafés evolved into iconic neighbourhood institutions. Walk in through a…

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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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Chef Izu Ani’s concept at the Emirates Golf Club, which debuted in 2018, remains one of the few venues in this market to maintain such flair. Having first visited when it launched, I returned with my dining partner for a…

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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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Sumptuous seafood in a laid-back setting

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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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Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai’s Grills at Nai offers a relaxed outdoor dining experience with great views of the Burj Khalifa Set on the hotel’s terrace, the space next to the pool provides a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where you can…

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Step into Al Nafoorah, and be transported to a world where Lebanese hospitality meets contemporary chic. Intricate artistic embellishments gracefully adorn the walls, coupled with conventional motifs, while a majestic olive tree stands at the centre of the space, serving…

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Sponsored: Club Vista Mare’s brand-new beachside destination introduces an exclusive set menu for Dubai Food Festival Taking over the previously occupied Breeze Beach Grill, Ría Restaurant & Beach Bar brings forward a tranquil, upscale dining atmosphere to relish in Levantine…

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Sponsored: Every year, the luxury hotel’s award-winning restaurants come together to weave a contemporary-meets-traditional buffet with multi-cuisine specialities at the vibrant gathering.  An expansive outdoor gathering, beautiful traditional lanterns at every nook and cranny, a relaxed setting with ambient lighting,…

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