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First things first – if you’re a lover and a true appreciator of a cooked-to-perfection steak – visiting Lexington Grill is a must.
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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. -
Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Nestled in a picturesque cove along the Jumeirah Beach coastline, Cove Beach welcomed my dining partner and I with a sophisticated and seductive atmosphere – definitely a place for the easy-going, trend-setter type. -
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… -
Clé Dubai, DIFC
Having opened to much hype a few months ago, this spacious restaurant and lounge is divided into different zones, with luxe furnishings, mood lighting and quirky touches such as a gun-themed bar background wall, and funky lamps. -
Story Rooftop Lounge, Holiday Inn Express, Internet City
Every place has a story, and here it’s told through striking art pieces, colourful free-hand wall paintings by a Spanish artist, and a menu bursting with modern Peruvian
specialties , teamed with stunning views of the Palm Island in the distance... -
Coya restaurant & bar, Four Seasons Dubai
Every once in a while, a new restaurant comes along that totally raises the bar, and becomes the place to be seen at, but for all the right reasons...
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Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai
The Don Alfonso name is renowned internationally when it comes to Italian cuisine, and has picked up multiple awards for its establishments – in Rome and Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi (Don Alfonso’s hometown); the brand has outposts in China and Morocco as well...
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Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf
Merletto is the sort of place you’d really want to get dressed up for, but what you get here is a fine-dining experience, with a bill that doesn’t leave a gaping hole in your pocket...
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Chinwaggery + Soul Bar, Lounge & Restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
What’s it like: First of all, I’d like to point out this restaurant isn’t just another steakhouse. It’s a New York-style brasserie which offers premium cuts of meat, as well as seafood. Here you can sit at the bar and… -
Soho Bar & Grill
What’s it like: Located in the charming, fairy light-adorned alfresco haven that is Century Village, this achingly hip restaurant recreates a little slice of New York in Dubai. With exposed concrete walls and pillars made from packing crates, the interiors… -
Table9 by Darren Velvick, Hilton Dubai Creek
What’s it like: The restaurant, previously headed by Nick and Scott, has always been highly lauded. So when Gordon Ramsay’s protégé Darren Velvick stepped in as chef patron, he knew he had big shoes to fill. Luckily, we can vouch…