• Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Everything there is to know about the Park Hyatt hotel in Abu Dhabi. What’s the hotel’s like?This resort is where to go for a perfect weekend escape (or week-long, if you have the time)...

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  • Dinner review: Carnival by Tresind

    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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  • Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina

    Set up by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, the venue is one of 17 restaurants worldwide under the Atherton brand. Akin to the rest, it’s split in two, with the first half – known as The Social Room - acting as a standalone bar while the second half – Marina Social – is an open plan restaurant and kitchen.

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  • Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd

    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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  • Dinner review: Iris, The Oberoi, Business Bay

    Dinner review: Iris, The Oberoi, Business Bay

    Originally from Beirut, the popular Lebanese bar and restaurant opened its first venture in Dubai in 2013, which was quickly followed by a second restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai branch describes itself as “modern but unconventional”, serving “simple and elegant” dishes...

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