Dinner review: Sakura, Crowne Plaza
The restaurant’s retro interior wouldn’t be out of place in 1970s Tokyo (beige walls, shoji-style room dividers and thick dark wooden paneling)...
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Dinner review: Carnival by Tresind
Like its sister restaurant, Tresind, this recently opened Indian eatery is no ordinary curry house. And, while Carnival by Tresind follows suit in its molecular, Alinea-style ways, it differs completely from Tresind in a very fun, jovial way...
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Brunch review: 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Perched out at sea, at the end of a long jetty, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the marina by Jumeirah Beach Hotel and probably the best view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai...
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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: 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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Satine Restaurant & Lounge, Nikki Beach Dubai, Pearl Jumeirah
If you’re a fan of the laid-back, cool and trendy sort of vibe, this Mediterranean-inspired venue is Dubai’s latest hotspot to be...
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Hakkasan Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
A perfect destination to visit while the weather is still cool; the beautiful Hakkasan terrace is idyllic and transports you to a quaint Japanese-like garden, with soft water features and large slate pathways – not forgetting the greenery, which is always a nice surprise in Dubai...
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Pacha Ibiza Dubai, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
If you’re looking for a night of entertainment, quality Mediterranean-infused cuisine and a bit of a boogie, the recently launched Ziya dinner show is not one too miss out on...
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Noodle House, Madinat Jumeirah
The Noodle House aims to capture the bustle and flavour of Oriental street food, and serves it up in a vibrant atmosphere with its kitchen proudly on display. -
Em Sherif, The Address Downtown Dubai
Nestled on the lower floor of The Address Downtown Dubai, Em Sherif overlooks the Burj Khalifa and is accessible through both the hotel and via Dubai Mall boulevard. A lively, popular import from Beirut, the restaurant welcomed my dining partner… -
Links@Sheraton Café, Sheraton Grand Hotel
This Victorian tradition which has resonated throughout the decades, is being adapted in modern culture, and has now come to one of the newest cafés in the city...
