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Nestled in a picturesque cove along the Jumeirah Beach coastline, Cove Beach welcomed my dining partner and I with a sophisticated and seductive atmosphere – definitely a place for the easy-going, trend-setter type.
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Boa Steakhouse, Eastern Mangroves Promenade
Ever since Boa Steakhouse opened, we’d heard whispers of a chic restaurant that has great food, friendly service and beautiful views. So our expectations were high.
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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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Delhi Darbar Express, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
The most authentic Indian food can sometimes be found in casual dining restaurants – even celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia thinks so! – and this restaurant validates just that...
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Soho Bar & Grill
What’s it like: Located in the charming, fairy light-adorned alfresco haven that is Century Village, this achingly hip restaurant recreates a little slice of New York in Dubai. With exposed concrete walls and pillars made from packing crates, the interiors… -
Rhodes 44, St Regis Abu Dhabi
What’s it like: The first thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was the chairs. They looked very familiar – the Baroque-style white chairs with bright pink and orange backs are very similar to celebrity chef Gary Rhodes’… -
Urban Bistro, Dubai Media City(CNN Building)
What’s it like: Setting itself apart from all the other DMC venues which serve lunches for on-the-go executives, Urban Bistro is a proper restaurant, with a casual, café vibe coming from the funky, chalkboard menu-style ceiling, bookshelf-lined walls and open… -
The Picnic Brunch at Al Badia Golf Club
What’s it like: Undoubtedly one of the most refreshingly unique brunches in town, this family-friendly, alfresco brunch is set on the lush putting green of the golf club, overlooking the ninth hole and a gushing waterfall. As you enter, you… -
Studio Du Chef, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort and Spa
What’s it like: You are greeted at the entrance of this brand new hotel by a vibrant living wall draped with greenery that you just can’t resist touching! The restaurant, on the other hand– is nowhere as tropical, with its… -
Ananta, The Oberoi Dubai
It’s only natural for The Oberoi, Dubai, to have an Indian restaurant – being part of an Indian chain of hotels...
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Hakkasan, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Taking what is essentially a simple and hearty cuisine, and elevating it to a sophisticated lounge experience, is an art perfected by Hakkasan.
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Bateaux Dubai
Dinner cruises seem to get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to food, where you typically end up paying for the experience rather than the culinary offerings. This is a rare exception...











