Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Arabic restaurants are one-too-many in the UAE, which is why dining at Al Nafoorah was a real treat as it offers much more than just tasty food in a fine-dining setting.
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Ottoman's, Grosvenor House Dubai
Walls of twinkling candles invite you inside, where a majlis-style lounge and bar leads into the main restaurant space. Yes, there is gold and chandeliers here, but not the kind you’d expect – it is a matte, burnished gold,...
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The accidental cook
Antonio Carluccio may be one of the best known Italian chefs in the world, but it wasn’t at all planned, he tells us.
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Gary, Matt and I are more influential than the prime minister!
Masterchef Australia judge George Calombaris tells us that even though the show has catapulted his career to unimaginable heights, he still sees himself as just a boy who cooks.
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Celeb chef by day, mum by night!
Rachel Allen speaks to us about how she balances life as a celebrity chef, author, and mother.
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Wheelers of St. James's, DIFC
Marco Pierre White’s name on the door is what may have drawn people to this restaurant at first, but it’s the food that will make them keep coming back...
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Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis The Palm
Giorgio Locatelli’s presence is definitely seen in the menu at his establishment, and with the announcement of the spring menu, featuring seasonal ingredients such as white asparagus, we knew we had to try it. Located in one of Dubai’s iconic hotspots, Atlantis The Palm,..
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Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai
There are a real shortage of good Chinese restaurants in Dubai, and thankfully Long Yin is a real gem down in Garhoud.
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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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Spectrum on One, Fairmont Dubai
When it comes to decadent Friday brunches, there’s plenty of choices in our city. However, when it comes to customisation of dishes, and variety of cuisines with themes to match each, then Spectrum on One’s brunch is the place to be!
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Imperium, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Offering a refreshing change from the excesses of typical Dubai brunches, the French-themed one at Imperium is a well and truly civilised way to enjoy a Friday afternoon.
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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...
