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Apr 2018
After my enjoyable visit to the Yacht Club earlier in the year, I was more than excited to return to Bulgari. In fact, I enjoy the hotel so much, I arrived early, just so I could…
Apr 2018
Gang, I'm going to admit something. I went to the former version of Carine, back when it was Le Classique. I feel the statute of limitation is over, but wowzers that was a bad…
Mar 2018
This is a story of redemption. Let's face it; if you're a long time reader, you'll understand I don't love every place I go. And, for the most part, by and large, my notes are…
Feb 2018
We may or may not have already established that my first port of call in Dubai (circa 2007) was Dubai Festival City. Thus, I have an exceptional place in my heart for the entire…
Feb 2018
A friend's 40th was an occasion I'd been looking forward to for some time. Even better? We'd be celebrating at the recently opened Bulgari Resort, a property I was insanely…
Feb 2018
Another day, another Italian restaurant. While Italian might be the new Peruvian in Dubai, my visit to Scalini should mark the final visit to this particular cuisine for the near…
Jan 2018
When you're meeting the best chef in the UAE , you are pretty much happy to meet up wherever he suggests. In this instance, a return trip to Al Naseem -- perfect for a beautiful…
Jan 2018
Having had an unexpectedly above average meal at Bhar , I was excited to return to the Renaissance. After all, with two restaurants by the acclaimed 'gypsy chef' David Myers, I…
Jan 2018
Having dined at the incomparable STAY by Yannick Alleno , I was more than happy to return to the One & Only The Palm. In our many years in Dubai, we had never ventured to 101 , so…
Jan 2018
Although certain friends seem to be confused by the name and vibe of the venue, I was in good spirits as I made my first trip to La Mer to visit Masti . With an equal focus on…