• 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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  • Jones the Grocer opens new outlet in Dubai Mall

    Jones the Grocer opens new outlet in Dubai Mall

      A new Jones the Grocer outlet has opened at Dubai Mall this week, marking the first restaurant in the Australian-founded chain to be opened in partnership with Al-Futtaim. True to its ethos of gourmet food for everyday living, the…

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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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  • Five indulgent Afternoon Tea deals to try in Dubai

    Five indulgent Afternoon Tea deals to try in Dubai

    Show Mum just how much you really care this Mother’s Day, and take her out for the afternoon to enjoy delicious homemade cakes and the finest selection of teas. Abra Afternoon Tea, Jumeirah Al Qasr Cruise through the waterways of…

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  • Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi

    Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi

      What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…

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  • Five places to celebrate Pancake Day in Dubai

    Five places to celebrate Pancake Day in Dubai

    From the Indian dosa to French crepes, and Moroccan beghrirs to Russian blinis, pancakes come in all shapes and sizes across the world. Luckily, Dubai can offer a taste of all of these variations. Not that we needed an excuse…

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  • Dinner review: BBQ nights at The Hide, Jumeirah Al Qasr

    Dinner review: BBQ nights at The Hide, Jumeirah Al Qasr

      What’s it like? A self-billed “American eatery”, this meat-driven hotspot at Jumeirah Al Qasr boasts rustic and country-feel décor, and stunning views of Madinat Jumeirah, meaning there’s really no bad table in the house. We arrive for the Thursday…

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