Christmas dinner review: Fume
Fume describes its self as laidback, serving ‘the type of food your mama would make’. The restaurant is unashamedly hip:...
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Afternoon tea: Skyview bar, Burj Al Arab
Situated on the 27th floor of one of Dubai’s most iconic buildings – the Burj Al Arab – afternoon tea at Skyview bar is a decadent affair. Like everything at the Burj al Arab, there’s a focus on extravagance: there’s a harpist, premium French bubbly and panoramic views of the Arabian gulf and Dubai’s city coastline...
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Dinner review: Sho Cho
Sho Cho is an undeniably hip seafront Japanese restaurant and lounge in Jumeirah. It’s no passing fad either: the restaurant has been on the same spot in Dubai Marine Beach Resort for nearly 20 years...
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Dinner review: Kyo, Palm Jumeriah
Kyo is perched right at the beginning of the Golden Mile Galleria shopping complex, on Palm Jumeirah, but it is by no means your standard mall café...
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Dinner review: Roberto’s Abu Dhabi
Sister to its Dubai-based branch, Roberto’s recently opened doors in Abu Dhabi– and doesn’t disappoint...
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Dinner review: Bord Eau, Shangri-La, Abu Dhabi
A play on words, Bord Eau means water’s edge in French, and is pronounced phonetically as ‘Bordeaux’, the famous grape region. Diners can expect a thoroughly traditional French experience...
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Dinner review: Tresind, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
One of the few Indian fine-dining restaurants in Dubai not linked to a celebrity proprietor, Tresind describes itself as serving up “modernist Indian cuisine”...
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Dinner review: Rang Mahal, Business Bay, Dubai
The original Rang Mahal was an 18th century Royal residence in India, known as the “palace of colour”, and the team at its namesake restaurant in Dubai clearly understand the concept...
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Dinner review: Junoon, Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road
‘Junoon' means passion in Hindi, and everything from the food, staff and decor backs up that concept to a tee. The Dubai branch is actually a spin off from the original Michelin-starred Junoon in New York...
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Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd
Dubai is certainly not lacking in high-end Indian restaurants pushing the boundaries of molecular gastronomy. The city however, is perhaps left wanting when it comes to relaxed, old-fashioned curry houses serving up wholesome delicious food. This is where Claypot steps in...
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Nola Eatery & Social House, Armada BlueBay Hotel, JLT
Looking for a casual place to let your hair down with friends over vibrant drinks and some sweet jazz tunes? Nola is your place... -
Cocktail Kitchen, Armada Bluebay Hotel, JLT
If you’re looking for a no dress code, unpretentious dining affair paired with delectable cocktails, a cool playlist and a buzzing social ambiance, Cocktail Kitchen is the place to be...
