Sep 2017
Bombay Bungalow: Bright bites.
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,…
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Sep 2017
Originality at Origami Dubai.
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,…
Sep 2017
Armani Spa: Luxury in the dark.
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…
Aug 2017
Fume: That Place Everyone Talks About (For A Reason).
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…
Aug 2017
Asado: Steak night delight.
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…
Aug 2017
Le Cirque: Magnifique Déjeuner avec le Chef!
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…
Aug 2017
Q's Bar & Lounge: Quincy Jones brings cool to Dubai.
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…
Jul 2017
Bistrot Bagatelle: Fancy French.
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…
Jul 2017
The Lighthouse: Dubai Design District's Does Right.
Having been impressed by the interior at Molecule (but not too much else, unfortunately), I was ready to give one of the other d3 restaurants a try. While I still had bad luck…
Jul 2017
Zahira: Modern, elevated Middle Eastern cuisine.
Having already heard great things about both Zahira and Chef Greg Malouf (unfortunately, I missed Cle when it was open), upon my return to Dubai after our trip to Australia, I was…