• Dinner review: Bistrot Bagatelle, Fairmont Dubai

    Dinner review: Bistrot Bagatelle, Fairmont Dubai

      What’s it like? There’s a certain air of mystery upon entering Bistrot Bagatelle. Located at the Fairmont Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, diners enter the French eatery via a private lift to the first floor, before being faced with…

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  • Dinner review: Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

    Dinner review: Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

      What’s it like? One of three restaurants at the Abu Dhabi EDITION led by British-born and Michelin star chef, Tom Aikens, Alba Terrace is a “day-to-night” Mediterranean concept that boasts sleek interiors, high ceilings and copious amounts of natural…

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  • Dinner review: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm

    Dinner review: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm

      What’s it like? Recently-opened on Palm Jumeirah, Akira Back is a welcome addition to the brand-new W Dubai – The Palm hotel. Led by celebrity chef Akira Back, who is known for his playful Japanese fare infused with Korean…

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  • Dinner review: Gaucho, DIFC

    Dinner review: Gaucho, DIFC

      What’s it like? A long-standing favourite of DIFC’s chic, up-market dining scene, Gaucho never fails to disappoint in delivering an evening of delight for Dubai’s carnivores. Typical of Gaucho décor, the restaurant interiors are decked out with elaborate splashes…

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  • Dinner review: Buhayra Lounge, Palace Downtown 

    Dinner review: Buhayra Lounge, Palace Downtown 

    What’s it like? As I enter through the beautiful Palace Downtown lobby and make my way along the lush, tree-lined pathway towards the pool area, I am instantly reminded of how stunning this hotel and its grounds truly are. Buhayra…

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  • Dinner review: A Cappella, The Pointe

    Dinner review: A Cappella, The Pointe

      What’s it like? A Cappella is an all-new casual hangout-style lounge and global tapas bar located at Palm Jumeirah’s newly-opened lifestyle destination, The Pointe. With uninterrupted views over the water and Atlantis The Palm, A Cappella is situated on…

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  • Dinner review: Kizmet, Downtown Dubai

    Dinner review: Kizmet, Downtown Dubai

      What’s it like? Located opposite Dubai Opera, Kizmet is a recently opened eatery and bar serving breakfast through to dinner – it’s the type of place you can pop in for a coffee, or to enjoy a carefully crafted…

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  • Dinner review: The London Project, Bluewaters Island

    Dinner review: The London Project, Bluewaters Island

      What’s it like? Offering jaw-dropping views of Dubai’s JBR skyline, The London Project recently opened doors on Bluewaters Island at the food of Ain Dubai. Bringing a slice of London on a beautiful summer’s day to Dubai, The London…

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  • Dinner review: Opa Dubai

    Dinner review: Opa Dubai

      What’s it like? We enter the first-floor venue via a private lift to the side of the hotel and make our way to the restaurant through a beautiful leafy entrance hall. Dozens of bright pink bougainvillea flowers (native to…

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