What’s it like? Recently-opened on Palm Jumeirah, Akira Back is a welcome addition to the brand-new W Dubai – The Palm hotel. Led by celebrity chef Akira Back, who is known for his playful Japanese fare infused with Korean…

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  What’s it like? Situated at Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre, with stunning views across Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, this bright and airy eatery is an ideal spot for a light lunch or a post-treatment meal. Serving up…

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  What’s it like? To say that The Terrace on the Corniche is The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s all-day dining restaurant, you certainly wouldn’t think that upon arriving for the Friday brunch offering at this luxurious resort. The brunch experience…

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  What’s it like? A long-standing favourite of DIFC’s chic, up-market dining scene, Gaucho never fails to disappoint in delivering an evening of delight for Dubai’s carnivores. Typical of Gaucho décor, the restaurant interiors are decked out with elaborate splashes…

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What’s it like? As I enter through the beautiful Palace Downtown lobby and make my way along the lush, tree-lined pathway towards the pool area, I am instantly reminded of how stunning this hotel and its grounds truly are. Buhayra…

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  What’s it like? Tucked away on the upper floor of Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre, Eat Well Restaurant is truly a hidden gem for health-driven diners. Wellness is at the core of everything served at Eat Well, and while…

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  What’s it like? Located opposite Dubai Opera, Kizmet is a recently opened eatery and bar serving breakfast through to dinner – it’s the type of place you can pop in for a coffee, or to enjoy a carefully crafted…

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  What’s it like? We enter the first-floor venue via a private lift to the side of the hotel and make our way to the restaurant through a beautiful leafy entrance hall. Dozens of bright pink bougainvillea flowers (native to…

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  What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

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  What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…

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  What’s it like? A self-billed “American eatery”, this meat-driven hotspot at Jumeirah Al Qasr boasts rustic and country-feel décor, and stunning views of Madinat Jumeirah, meaning there’s really no bad table in the house. We arrive for the Thursday…

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  What’s it like? The beautiful outdoor setting in which Amaseena sits at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai – with unrivalled views of the hotel’s gardens, the ocean and Ain Dubai, make for a perfect al-fresco evening while the weather is still…

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