Dinner review: Roberto’s Abu Dhabi
Sister to its Dubai-based branch, Roberto’s recently opened doors in Abu Dhabi– and doesn’t disappoint...
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Brunch review: 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Perched out at sea, at the end of a long jetty, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the marina by Jumeirah Beach Hotel and probably the best view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai...
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Dinner review: Iris, The Oberoi, Business Bay
Originally from Beirut, the popular Lebanese bar and restaurant opened its first venture in Dubai in 2013, which was quickly followed by a second restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai branch describes itself as “modern but unconventional”, serving “simple and elegant” dishes...
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Dinner review: INDIE, Gate Village
Perched above Gaucho, INDIE is everything you’d expect from the creative team behind Iris Dubai...
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Play Restaurant & Lounge, H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Sleek and sexy comes to mind when you enter chef Reif Othman’s (ex-Zuma chef) latest restaurant. With dark,contemporary interiors the venue sends off a very cool, seductive allure...
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Novikov, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai
This swanky restaurant and bar recently opened its doors in the region, following the success of its London branch, and is rapidly making waves in Dubai’s culinary scene...
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Catch Dubai, Fairmont Sheikh Zayed Road
With exposed brick walls, bare ceilings, factory-style fans, graffiti and a mix between modern and old-school hip-hop playing in the background, you’re instantly transported to industrial New York at Catch Dubai – a trendy, dark and edgy import from Manhattan...
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Atelier M, Pier 7, Dubai
Occupying the top three levels of the Pier 7 restaurant complex, Atelier M combines a stylish restaurant, funky lounge and a rooftop terrace with many guests, especially at the weekends, moving between the three as the evening progresses. -
Story Rooftop Lounge, Holiday Inn Express, Internet City
Every place has a story, and here it’s told through striking art pieces, colourful free-hand wall paintings by a Spanish artist, and a menu bursting with modern Peruvian
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40 Kong, H Dubai
Better known as one of Dubai’s hottest nightspots in the alfresco season – getting in after 11pm on a weekend is well nigh impossible – but beyond the glamorous rooftop...
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Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf
Merletto is the sort of place you’d really want to get dressed up for, but what you get here is a fine-dining experience, with a bill that doesn’t leave a gaping hole in your pocket...
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The Capital Grill, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
What’s it like: Sometimes simple is elegant, and that’s exactly what this restaurant showcases, with its clean, modern lines, contemporary fabric light fixtures, and parquet flooring. Floral paintings add a touch of femininity to the otherwise meat-loving masculine space, while…
