Let me start by admitting something to all of you; I had purposely been saving this venue for a special occasion. Knowing I was in for something unique, I specifically avoided dining at The Experience by Reif Othman until I had something suitable on the […]
Similar to the bright interior of Coya, Bombay Bungalow is a venue that entertains guests before they’ve ever even had a bite to eat. With soaring ceilings, views of The Beach, brilliant blues, quirky portraits, and attentive staff, the rebrand of the former House of Curry […]
Delighted to meet a friend for lunch, I made plans to check out Origami (located in a neatly tucked away part of Jumeirah Beach at a mall I’d never heard of, let alone been to, but have driven past countless times). Said ‘mall’ has a […]
I say this a lot, however, similar to Pier Chic, there are a few remaining Dubai properties that I’ve not been able to visit in my ten years here. The Armani Spa has been on my list since it opened, but I somehow never managed […]
Full disclosure, I’ve recommended this venue to people without having ever visited. In fact, just last weekend, friends were in town from Abu Dhabi and looking for a suitable breakfast place. I told them about Fume and got a text during the morning telling me how impressed […]
If memory serves, I went to Asado for the first time around 2009/10, when the Souq Al Bahar was brand new, as was most of the area. I was struck by the stunning view of the Burj Khalifa — one of the best in the […]
Can I let you in on a secret? In the ten years or so I’ve lived in the region, I’ve never actually been inside the Ritz Carlton DIFC. Even when I was living across SZR and walking to the Gate Village, I never once stepped […]
After a very disappointing meal at Enigma (Chef Bjorn, please come back!), The EmirEATi and I decided to cut our losses and walk next door to Q’s Bar and Lounge, a jazz bar I’ve long heard about, but haven’t managed to visit. Walking in, the […]
Bagatelle has been on my ‘really need to dine there’ list for well over a year. Photos of the interior have looked amazing, and it always seems to be a venue that ‘vibes’ (and I really need to make some attempt to define what this concept means to […]