Portuguese chef José Avillez has made his Middle Eastern debut with the opening of Tasca at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai – representing his first international venture. He has several restaurants in Lisbon and Porto, each with a different concept, but…

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Beat the heat and head to these indoor venues for your next Friday outing…   Santorini Brunch OPA, Fairmont Dubai This summer, hop into your new Greek oasis in the heart of Dubai at OPA Brunch: Santorini Edition on August…

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Indya by Vineet, the recently launched restaurant and brainchild of world-renowned Chef Vineet, is gearing up to honour 72 glorious years of Indian Independence with a celebratory special menu from Thursday 15 August to Wednesday 21 August. The modern-day Indian…

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  What’s it like? Boasting authentic Italian touches from the get-go, with its classic Vespa parked outside and vibrant cityscape artworks on the walls, Andiamo is a large, open-plan eatery at Grand Hyatt Dubai, serving up Mediterranean favourites in an…

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Dubai vegans, listen up! We’ve collated some of the hottest plant-based menus that have recently landed at a selection of restaurants that are typically non-vegan, by design. Feast your eyes on these, herbivores… Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis The Palm Italian restaurant…

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We’ve got good news for those of you staying in Dubai this summer: you can be the first to check out these brand-new hotspots across the city! From a stunning rooftop eatery, to a new authentic Mexican hangout, there’s plenty…

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  What’s it like? One of three restaurants at the Abu Dhabi EDITION led by British-born and Michelin star chef, Tom Aikens, Alba Terrace is a “day-to-night” Mediterranean concept that boasts sleek interiors, high ceilings and copious amounts of natural…

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  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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  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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Kick-start the UAE summer with a visit to one of the hottest brunches in town this weekend… Tasca, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai’s very first Portuguese brunch is full of the freshest and finest flavours. The extensive tasting menu means that…

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Bringing the best in local craft and produce, the Ripe Market is back at Dubai Festival City Mall to welcome a host of local artisans this summer, taking place every Friday until June 28, 2019, from 10am till late. The…

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  One of the UK’s most acclaimed British chefs, Tom Aikens recently broadened his culinary scope in the UAE, with the opening of three restaurants at the newly-launched Abu Dhabi EDITION. Here, he tells of how his journey in the…

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