• 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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  • Lunch review: Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai

    Lunch review: Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai

      What’s it like? Set amid the expansive grounds at Le Meridien Dubai, this hidden Italian gem is certainly not a restaurant you’d easily stumble across. There’s a distinct lack of signs/navigational advice from the staff at the hotel’s main…

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  • Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

    Brunch review: The Meat Co, Souk Al Bahar

      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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  • Brunch review: Katsuya by Starck

    Brunch review: Katsuya by Starck

      What’s it like? Located at a beachfront location within Jumeirah Al Naseem, Katsuya by Starck is a modern Japanese restaurant boasting artistic flair due to design legend, Philippe Starck’s sleek and sultry interiors. Led by master sushi chef Katsuya…

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  • Dinner review: Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

    Dinner review: Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

    What’s it like? Set on the lower floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, Splendido is an authentic Italian restaurant that has been with the hotel since its opening in 1998, which is extremely impressive in a city like Dubai where the…

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  • Dinner review: Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai

    Dinner review: Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai

    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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  • Friday brunch review: Traiteur, The Promenade, Park Hyatt Dubai

    Friday brunch review: Traiteur, The Promenade, Park Hyatt Dubai

    Dubai brunch heavyweight, Traiteur is well-known for being one of the city’s best brunches. Having just recently re-launched at the newly opened waterfront dining destination, The Promenade, we visited to see how its offering now fares – and let’s start by saying this is a must-try brunch for all foodies.

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  • Friday brunch review: Morimoto Dubai

    Friday brunch review: Morimoto Dubai

    With a few months of settling in under its belt, Morimoto Dubai has now launched a weekly Friday brunch, which takes place from 12.30pm to 4pm – and it’s certainly one to check out!

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  • Dinner review: World Cut Steakhouse, Habtoor Palace

    Dinner review: World Cut Steakhouse, Habtoor Palace

    The menu at World Cut Steakhouse truly spoils you for choice. From hot and raw starters, oysters, salads and soups, and entrees including options from the sea – there is something for everyone, and that’s before we even get to the mouthwatering beef selection.

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  • Evening brunch review: Riviera Seafood Grill

    Evening brunch review: Riviera Seafood Grill

    Riviera Seafood Grill is the new beachside eatery at the Rixos JBR. Specializing in Mediterranean flavours and fresh seafood, the restaurant’s interior channels the French Rivera with its all-white open plan design.

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