Dinner review: Sakura, Crowne Plaza
The restaurant’s retro interior wouldn’t be out of place in 1970s Tokyo (beige walls, shoji-style room dividers and thick dark wooden paneling)...
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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: Mint Leaf of London, DIFC, Dubai
Prior to opening in Dubai last summer, Mint Leaf already had two Indian restaurants in the well-heeled areas of Piccadilly and the City financial district in London...
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Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd
Dubai is certainly not lacking in high-end Indian restaurants pushing the boundaries of molecular gastronomy. The city however, is perhaps left wanting when it comes to relaxed, old-fashioned curry houses serving up wholesome delicious food. This is where Claypot steps in...
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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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Prime68, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Tower A
With breathtaking views of Dubai’s glittering skyline, Prime68 transports you to a swanky, elegant and sophisticated scene on the 68th floor...
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Em Sherif, The Address Downtown Dubai
Nestled on the lower floor of The Address Downtown Dubai, Em Sherif overlooks the Burj Khalifa and is accessible through both the hotel and via Dubai Mall boulevard. A lively, popular import from Beirut, the restaurant welcomed my dining partner… -
Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House Dubai
An afternoon tea conjures up everything I love — a sophisticated setting, tons of brewed tea, and of course, freshly baked scones...
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Creekside Japanese Restaurant, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers
Even with numerous Japanese restaurants dotted around, whether it’s high-end, casual, or hole-in-the wall eateries, most people don’t tend to think beyond sushi or ramen...
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Bord Eau, Shangri La Hotel Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi
What’s it like: This award-winning restaurant has long been established as one of the best fine dining options in Abu Dhabi, and with a new chef de cuisine at the helm, things are set to get even better. Sophisticated and… -
Nay Restaurant and Lounge, Emirates Financial Tower, DIFC
What’s it like:This new Lebanese eatery is a hidden gem tucked away in the Emirates Financial Towers building in DIFC. When I visited the glamorous, yet relaxed, restaurant on a weekday evening, it was quite crowded even though it was… -
Cravin’ Cajun, Novotel Al Barsha
What it’s like: A refreshing new addition to the Dubai dining scene, this restaurant not only introduces a new and relatively lesser known cuisine to local punters (I mean, do we really need another fine dining Italian restaurant here?), but…
