Brunch review: Mint Leaf of London, DIFC, Dubai
Prior to opening in Dubai last summer, Mint Leaf already had two Indian restaurants in the well-heeled areas of Piccadilly and the City financial district in London...
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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... -
Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House Dubai
An afternoon tea conjures up everything I love — a sophisticated setting, tons of brewed tea, and of course, freshly baked scones...
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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
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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...
