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What’s it like: You are greeted at the entrance of this brand new hotel by a vibrant living wall draped with greenery that you just can’t resist touching! The restaurant, on the other hand– is nowhere as tropical, with its…
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Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Rang Mahal, which literally translates to Palace of Colours, is inspired by traditional North Indian architecture, and as such, boasts high ceilings, oversized pillars with traditional temple-style engravings, and a giant Rajasthani Madhubani painting across one wall...
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Ananta, The Oberoi Dubai
It’s only natural for The Oberoi, Dubai, to have an Indian restaurant – being part of an Indian chain of hotels...
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La Mer, Sofitel Abu Dhabi
With its marine-inspired décor – think white-wooden walls, colour schemes, and cobalt blue cushions that add a pop of colour...
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Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Arabic restaurants are one-too-many in the UAE, which is why dining at Al Nafoorah was a real treat as it offers much more than just tasty food in a fine-dining setting.
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The Rivington Bar and Grill, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
This outpost of the popular UK chain, located in Madinat Jumeirah, offers a gorgeous outdoor terrace overlooking the water ways, which is where my dining partner and I sat on the evening we visited...
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Wheelers of St. James's, DIFC
Marco Pierre White’s name on the door is what may have drawn people to this restaurant at first, but it’s the food that will make them keep coming back...
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Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai
There are a real shortage of good Chinese restaurants in Dubai, and thankfully Long Yin is a real gem down in Garhoud.
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Hakkasan, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Taking what is essentially a simple and hearty cuisine, and elevating it to a sophisticated lounge experience, is an art perfected by Hakkasan.
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Bateaux Dubai
Dinner cruises seem to get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to food, where you typically end up paying for the experience rather than the culinary offerings. This is a rare exception...
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Hoi an, Shangri-La Dubai
Picture this – wooden furnishings, dim lighting, pink lotus lamps and oriental-style wooden ceiling fans, all topped off with a hint of lemongrass aroma.










