Over the last 18 months, it’s seemed like a week can’t go by without me hearing about a new Peruvian restaurant opening, or one slinking off into a re-brand (Tesoro, I’m looking…
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Yalumba (Friday Night Seafood Brunch) – Le Meridien, Garhoud, Dubai
One of my lovely followers, Maria, requested that I do more reviews at affordable places, which I felt was a fair comment. Quite a lot of the restaurants I’ve recently critiqued have…
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Buddha Bar – Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, Dubai
It feels like Buddha Bar has been around forever – 10 years apparently, which in this transient Emirate is particularly admirable, especially when you look at some of the high-end places that…
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Bateaux Dubai, The Creek, Dubai
The in-laws had family in town, so what better way to show them what Dubai has to offer culinarily (yeah, spellcheck says this isn’t a word, but it is now), by taking…
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Asia Asia – Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Ohhhh Asia Asia. I remember, all those years ago being blown away by this grandiose new edition to Pier 7; the majestic entrance, the lemongrass aromas emanating throughout the venue, the beautiful…
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Prime 68 – JW Marquis Marriott, Business Bay, Dubai
As the pièce de résistance of my birthday celebrations (oh yes, I milked it this year), the decision was made to take advantage of one of the best steak houses in the country,…
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Il Borro – Madinat, Jumeirah Al Naseem – Dubai
Il Borro is one of those new restaurants creating a real buzz in the air at present. Nominated for several regional awards in its first year and received warmly by some of…
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Coya – Four Seasons Hotel, Jumeriah, Dubai
Coya is one of those global institutions in the same vein as the Nomas and the Zumas – synonymous with lip-smackingly good food and cool, trendy atmospheres and fit-outs globally. It’s currently…
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Le Petit Chef – World Trade Centre, Dubai
I’m a sucker for good, viral content. When around two years ago, “Le Petit Chef” gifs were going round Facebook, I was captivated by this unique “3D” dining experience and was mega-excited…
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Eat & Drink – Umm Suqeim Road, Dubai
Sometimes, I like to splurge on a fancy meal at a posh restaurant. Sometimes, I want to get as much food as possible, for as little as possible and last night was…