• Dinner review: Ossiano, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah

    Dinner review: Ossiano, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah

    Perfect for those looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or simply treat themselves, Ossiano offers an ‘underwater’ dining experience to remember. With floor-to-ceiling aquarium views into a rather breathtaking ‘Ambassador Lagoon’

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  • Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights

    Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights

    Compared to neigbouring Media City, Barsha Heights is often left wanting when it comes to great lunch venues. That’s why BBC Good Food Middle East was so excited to discover Ostro

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  • 12 EXCITING Iftar offers in the UAE

    12 EXCITING Iftar offers in the UAE

    Beat the heat and escape to Andalucia restaurant at The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Resort & Polo Club this Ramadan. Delight in a buffet spread that includes Arabic and Mediterranean delicacies and be serenaded by the sounds of the live Oud player. Ramadan tents will be set up by the pool so you can order drinks and sheesha in a relaxed setting...

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  • Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Having recently undergone a chic revamp, the rooftop venue offering impressive views over both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, combines a restaurant, lounge and bar. It’s a trendy spot that exudes a cool, chilled out vibe – the perfect place to enjoy a light meal with cocktails...

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  • Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.

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  • Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    With an admirable list of successful restaurant concepts, a well-established on-screen chef role, and a selection of critically acclaimed cookbooks to his name, Todd English has earnt himself an impressive culinary reputation stateside. And now, just a year and a half after launching his first restaurant, Todd English’s Olives, in the Middle East, the seasoned chef talks further expansion in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with us during his recent visit to the capital.

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