• Dinner review: Le Cirque Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

    Dinner review: Le Cirque Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

    A timeless classic originating from New York, Le Cirque Dubai oozes class and elegance. Inside, the décor is sophisticated, with contemporary paintings on the walls, crisp white table clothes and neutral grey tones throughout, paired with artistic lamp shades.

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  • Iftar review: Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor

    Iftar review: Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor

    Sanjeev Kapoor is one of India’s most famous chefs, hosting Asia’s longest running cooking show Khana Khazana and is a regular on Masterchef India, he also has multiple restaurants around the world (including another Signature in Abu Dhabi)...

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  • Dinner review: Asado, Downtown Dubai

    Dinner review: Asado, Downtown Dubai

    In South America, ‘Asado’ is a colloquial term for barbecue, but don’t let the name deceive you: Asado in Downtown Dubai is very much a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant has an Argentinian focus, and includes plenty of delicious, traditional South American meats, (watch out for the baby goat on a spit displayed behind glass, as part of the open kitchen)...

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  • Dinner review: Seafire, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

    Dinner review: Seafire, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

    Behind two inviting, large wooden doors lives Seafire, a modern steakhouse that offers a roomy restaurant setting ideal for group dinners, plus a separate bar area for pre- and post-dinner drinks. The restaurant is big and boasts impressive high ceilings, however, still maintains a cosy ambiance with dark hues of red and brown, married with elements of wood...

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  • Dinner review: Armani/Ristorante, Downtown Dubai

    Dinner review: Armani/Ristorante, Downtown Dubai

    The slick modernist interior of the Armani hotel’s signature Italian restaurant feels like stepping into a scene from a mid-20th century Italian art house film (expect high ceilings, curved interior patterns and cream fabrics).

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  • Brunch review: Blue Marlin Ibiza -UAE

    Brunch review: Blue Marlin Ibiza -UAE

    Most commonly known as a successful party spot, Blue Marlin Ibiza – UAE takes things down a notch on Saturdays. Boasting a chilled out, Mediterranean atmosphere, the beach club makes you feel much further from Dubai than it actually is – a great daycation escape...

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  • Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    Brunch review: Palazzo Versace Dubai

    The hotel’s Friday brunch is based in Giardino restaurant on the ground floor. During the week, it doubles as the hotel’s all day dining venue – for which there are some tell tale signs – there’s self-serve counters and luminescent bright lighting...

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  • Dinner review: Benihana

    Dinner review: Benihana

    Benihana is famous for being the first restaurant to bring Teppanyaki-style cooking to the US. The flagship restaurant was set up in New York during the sixties by the charismatic Japanese-American boxer Hiroaki Aoki...

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  • Dinner review: Sho Cho

    Dinner review: Sho Cho

    Sho Cho is an undeniably hip seafront Japanese restaurant and lounge in Jumeirah. It’s no passing fad either: the restaurant has been on the same spot in Dubai Marine Beach Resort for nearly 20 years...

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