What’s it like? Set amid the expansive grounds at Le Meridien Dubai, this hidden Italian gem is certainly not a restaurant you’d easily stumble across. There’s a distinct lack of signs/navigational advice from the staff at the hotel’s main…

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  What’s it like? MINA Brasserie is a relatively new spot on the block in DIFC, and since opening has gone from strength to strength under the culinary direction of famed American chef Michael Mina. During our visit on a…

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  What’s it like? Tucked away on the upper floor of Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre, Eat Well Restaurant is truly a hidden gem for health-driven diners. Wellness is at the core of everything served at Eat Well, and while…

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  What’s it like? We enter the first-floor venue via a private lift to the side of the hotel and make our way to the restaurant through a beautiful leafy entrance hall. Dozens of bright pink bougainvillea flowers (native to…

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  What’s it like? The Meat Co. is somewhat of an institution in the UAE for steak lovers, with branches now open in two Dubai locations as well as the capital. Following its renovation late last year, the Souk Al…

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  What’s it like? Offering sweeping ocean views, Il Ristorante is a truly Italian restaurant located overlooking the stunning Bvlgari Resort Dubai’s marina. Led by famed chef Niko Romito, Il Ristorante recently launched its new Friday brunch that embodies all…

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  What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…

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  What’s it like? Occupying the rooftop floor at Dubai Opera, The Loft recently opened its gorgeous new doors to offer modern European cuisine. The elegant venue lends itself as the perfect spot for sundowners, a la carte or set…

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What’s it like? Located in the heart of Le Méridien Dubai Village at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Beef Bistro has officially opened it’s beautifully re-vamped and re-branded doors. Previously known as M’s Grill, Beef Bistro is a…

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What’s it like? Set on the lower floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, Splendido is an authentic Italian restaurant that has been with the hotel since its opening in 1998, which is extremely impressive in a city like Dubai where the…

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Priding itself on serving “the best of Italy” – a phrase that is also donned in tiny lights on the restaurant wall, Luigia’s huge specially built Neapolitan wood-fired ovens and eye-catching pizzaiolos give a real sense of authenticity.

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Dubai brunch heavyweight, Traiteur is well-known for being one of the city’s best brunches. Having just recently re-launched at the newly opened waterfront dining destination, The Promenade, we visited to see how its offering now fares – and let’s start by saying this is a must-try brunch for all foodies.

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