Reviewed by Sharon Saldanha.  What’s it like? Soul offers New York’s iconic cuisine. The quirky architecture of the restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere where the vibrant flavors of the ethnic barrios of Manhattan can be enjoyed. This restaurant and…

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  What’s it like? Nestled between the two striking Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Ninive is a picturesque urban, open-aired majlis – it’s a relaxed, low-lit venue that creates an intimate setting amidst the hustle and bustle of Dubai. Offering skyline views…

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  What’s it like? Le Méridien Dubai’s latest culinary destination opened its doors earlier this year. Adding to its already expansive F&B offering, Bebemos is now the eighteenth restaurant to open at the complex. When BBC Good Food Middle East…

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  What’s it like? Marco Pierre White, the British-born chef, restauranter and TV personality, first ventured into Middle Eastern market back in 2009, opening his first namesake restaurant at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill.…

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  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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  What’s it like? As one of the city’s most loved modern Indian restaurants, and one that is constantly evolving with innovative concepts and cooking techniques, it comes as no surprise to hear that Trèsind has come up with a…

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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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  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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  What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

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  What’s it like? The beautiful outdoor setting in which Amaseena sits at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai – with unrivalled views of the hotel’s gardens, the ocean and Ain Dubai, make for a perfect al-fresco evening while the weather is still…

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Priding itself on serving “the best of Italy” – a phrase that is also donned in tiny lights on the restaurant wall, Luigia’s huge specially built Neapolitan wood-fired ovens and eye-catching pizzaiolos give a real sense of authenticity.

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Led by BBC Good Food Middle East’s ‘Chef of the Year 2018’ winner, executive chef Luigi Vespero, who worked alongside the Galvin’s in London, the kitchen here operates with skill and attention to beautiful flavours.

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