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Review: Taiga, a premium teppanyaki debuts on Bluewaters
From the team behind Takahisa, Taiga is a premium teppanyaki experience that lets the ingredients do the talking Dubai’s doesn’t have many teppanyaki restaurants. It’s a thought that enters my head as we arrive at Taiga, newly opened on Bluewaters. It comes from the team behind the much-lauded Takahisa, a Japanese fine dining concept located […]
8 fun foodie experiences to try in Dubai this October
From chef collaborations to weekly new events and wine paired dinners, these are the experiences foodies won’t want to miss in Dubai this month Looking for foodie fun that’s more than just dinner? With a burgeoning collection of world-class restaurants on our doorstep in Dubai, you’re only ever a reservation away from a fabulous culinary […]
Review: Pan-Asian flavours and a lively night out at Citronelle
Sponsored: Creative dishes, city views and a little music on the side. Here’s how our evening unfolded Asian restaurants are plentiful in Dubai, but Citronelle at SO/ Uptown Dubai brings something a little different to the table. With creative dishes, stylish interiors and live entertainment on the menu, we headed down to see what an […]
6 of Dubai’s best restaurants for dinner and a show
A little glamour, a lot of energy and all the reasons to love dinner and a show in Dubai, where the night doesn’t end with dessert The live music, the dancers, the glamour, the atmosphere. All the things Dubai does so well. When you’re in the mood for dinner and a show in Dubai, with […]
Could Pepe Cucina be your new go-to for Italian food in Dubai?
A relaxed take on Italian dining, with pasta worth coming back for Now open at Address Beach Resort, new Italian restaurant Pepe Cucina brings handmade pasta, wood-fired cooking and all the dishes that make Italian food so hard to resist. All in a cosy yet stylish waterfront setting, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes you […]
7 desert cafes that are making a comeback for the cooler season
You know the weather’s about to get better when desert cafes reopen for the winter season If you couldn’t already tell, we are beyond pumped for the cooler season. And one of the greatest indicators of temperatures dropping in the emirate are when desert cafes reopen for the season. Make no mistake, these aren’t your […]
Et tu, crouton?: Dubai’s latest viral sandwich is a cheeky Caesar wrap
All hail the Caesar wrap – delicious, relatively nutritious and there’s a secret hack that lets you get an extra dose of crunch in your lunch… Found at Parker’s Dubai Mall, The Caesar by DFB (Dubai Food Babes) is a concept that seems very much inspired by London’s Czer. Which is on-brand for Roman nomenclature […]
New Restaurant Alert: SOBA brings Turkish soul and Japanese precision to Downtown Dubai this December
A new Turkish–Japanese dining destination at Address Downtown brings together fire, craftsmanship and two cultures under one roof This December, Downtown Dubai will welcome SOBA, a new contemporary Turkish–Japanese dining destination where Japanese precision meets the warmth, fire and generous hospitality of Turkish culture. Opening at Address Downtown, overlooking the Burj Khalifa, SOBA brings the […]
Fuego on the 51st floor: A Sushisamba x Girl & The Goose collab
This might be the biggest Latin fusion team-up since Bad Bunny and J Balvin jumped on La Canción… There is such a thing as collaboration fatigue. Remember a few years ago, at the peak of ‘X’ culture, when brands were lining up to dance together like it was the final song at senior prom. Rubber […]
HuqqA Dubai just dropped the ultimate alfresco menu that you’ll want to try
Sponsored: Love a good dinner with a view? HuqqA is serving up some seriously delish meals with spectacular views As we stand on the precipice of a seasonal weather shift in Dubai, we can finally trade in the air-conditioned rooms for a more picturesque al fresco seating. So, say goodbye freezing cold rooms and hello […]
28 of Dubai’s best beachfront restaurants
From lively shisha spots to romantic date nights, here’s where you can dine with your toes in the sand…
An LPM beach concept is opening in Dubai this November
The renowned French-Mediterranean concept lands at Jumeirah Beach Hotel with its first dedicated beach concept La Petite Maison is known and loved around the world for its refined French Riviera-inspired cuisine and gorgeous restaurants. And now it’s bringing a taste of the Côte d’Azur to the Jumeirah beachfront, opening LPM-Sur-Mer, its first dedicated beachfront concept, […]
Review: Le Piaf Dubai brings a new dinner and a show concept to DIFC
A dimly lit dining room, crowd-pleasing menu and excellent entertainment make this one of the city’s hottest new spots When Dubai-born Rikas Hospitality joined forces with Europe’s renowned Paris Society, it opened the door for a regional hospitality heavyweight to import to Dubai some of France’s hottest spots, from Paris to Megeve to Saint Tropez. […]