Dubai

Gaia Dubai, a guest review from @teenfoodcritic

Gaia Dubai, a guest review from @teenfoodcritic

Fellow Foodies, I’m back with another guest review for A to Za’atar (@teenfoodcritic)! This time around, I’m reviewing Gaia, an established Dubai fine-dining favorite, right in the heart of its Financial Centre, DIFC.   The story began exactly 2 years ago – but, is it a […]

Marea: New York arrives in Dubai.

Marea: New York arrives in Dubai.

Back in Dubai for a bit, I was more than happy to accept an invitation to lunch at Marea, which has long been on my list of restaurants to visit.   For those who remember, Marea operates where Totora (RIP) used to be located. Marea has […]

Seagrill Bistro: The chillest Friday in Dubai.

Seagrill Bistro: The chillest Friday in Dubai.

Be honest, what do you look for in a Friday brunch in Dubai?  Good food?  Awesome music?  A decent price point?  Something in the Entertainer? Lots of pretty people?  A decent drinks package?  I like an effortless balance of all of the above, which is […]

99 Problems, but Puerto 99 ain’t one.

99 Problems, but Puerto 99 ain’t one.

(You will excuse my terrible title). Over the weekend, Hubs and I made a trip to Bluewaters – this time to check out Puerto 99, a recently opened Mexican restaurant.  While the timing on my beloved Google Maps wasn’t entirely accurate, the team were friendly […]

A Capella, a new reason to visit The Pointe.

A Capella, a new reason to visit The Pointe.

Although signage is still a bit of an issue at The Pointe (and really, many places in Dubai), my dining partner and I found our way to A Capella, a newly launched global tapas bar on the Palm Jumeirah.  Located on the second level, there […]

Kulture House, a welcoming space in Jumeirah.

Kulture House, a welcoming space in Jumeirah.

Although I rarely drive to Jumeirah, and even more rarely to review a cafe, from what I’d heard about Kulture House, there was something unique enough about the venue to draw me in.  Was it the unique decor?  Maybe.  Was it the lure of deep […]

Alici, subtle flavors at Bluewaters Dubai.

Alici, subtle flavors at Bluewaters Dubai.

For reasons I’ll get into later in a later post, last week was a weird week.  There were highs and lows, and as my 38th year drew to a close, I decided to meet up with a friend for a long lunch on Thursday afternoon […]

Akira Back, Asian vibes at the Palm.

Akira Back, Asian vibes at the Palm.

My original plans for the past weekend did not involve a big brunch, but Friday came and went with a relatively average outing to the rebranded Loft at the Opera.  One thing led to another, and it was a later day than initially intended.  On […]

Indya by Vineet, colorful and economical.

Indya by Vineet, colorful and economical.

With our foster dog recovering from a long overdue surgery (always spay and neuter your pets, people!) I hadn’t planned anything significant for the weekend.  In the end, this was a good idea.  Friday saw Hubs enjoying golf in the beautiful February weather which Dubai […]