Dinner review: Benihana Amwaj Rotana
For a dining experience without fuss and frills, Benihana is a go-to spot for me. Why? Because it’s consistently good, offers value for money, a fun and relaxing atmosphere and casual, familiarity.
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Dinner review: Garden on 8, Media One Hotel
Garden on 8 at Media One Hotel has officially re-opened and is bigger and better than before. The venue has grown and now occupies the space that used to house ‘The Med’
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Lunch review: Nikki Beach Dubai, Pearl Jumeirah
Located on sandy shores of Pearl Jumeirah, Nikki Beach Dubai is a stunning beach club boasting beautiful unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf.
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Dinner review: Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel, Business Bay
Brainchild of the ex-Formula 1 star, Flavio Briatore, Billionaire Mansion is every bit as swanky as it sounds – although, it’s not quite a ‘mansion’. Made up of several different venues including an Italian restaurant,
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Breakfast review: Senara, Palm Jumeirah
Situated in Palm Views West on Palm Jumeirah, this trendy seafront restaurant is a popular place to grab posh fish and chips and other British favourites such as Shepard’s pie and Cornish cheese and onion pasties.
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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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Lunch review: Downtown Toko
The restaurant cut all ties with the Australian branch, and in late 2016 rebranded itself as Downtown Toko. Since changing hands, the restaurant has shifted focus away from theatrical fine dining
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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: Vii Dubai Terrace and Lounge
Hidden away on the seventh floor of the Conrad Dubai, VII Terrace and Lounge is a popular after-dark spot with well-heeled young crowds in the city...
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Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina
Launched in October last year, La Cala is a new boutique bar and restaurant nestled within the Ghantoot Marina waterways. From the guys behind Pier 7’s popular British eatery, The Scene, this new opening presents a refreshing way to brunch...
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Christmas dinner review: Fume
Fume describes its self as laidback, serving ‘the type of food your mama would make’. The restaurant is unashamedly hip:...
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Afternoon tea: Skyview bar, Burj Al Arab
Situated on the 27th floor of one of Dubai’s most iconic buildings – the Burj Al Arab – afternoon tea at Skyview bar is a decadent affair. Like everything at the Burj al Arab, there’s a focus on extravagance: there’s a harpist, premium French bubbly and panoramic views of the Arabian gulf and Dubai’s city coastline...
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