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 why one of my favorite brunches in the city is Firelake Grill. However, as a food writer in Dubai, I’m always on the lookout for something new. And it’s kind of my job to check out others. Enter, Seagrill Bistro at Fairmont the Palm. In my usual discussion of different venues, I like to throw the term ‘USP’ around a bit, which basically means, ‘what makes this place special?’ For the most part, brunches (both buffet and ala carte) fall under similar categories (offering unlimited food and drinks, which seems to be what draws most people in). So, how to stand out further? Hint, here’s…
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After striking out at no less than three other venues, I think luck was on my side when Seafood Kitchen (who recently opened their second location at the Pointe, Palm Jumeirah) agreed to host Hubs and me for lunch last Friday. As we arrived to the Pointe for the first time, we both wondered how the area would fare in the dead of summer, but overall, the design of the retail space is lovely, with plenty of places to sit, eat, and for kids to run around. At the end of the East podium sits Seafood Kitchen, spread over two floors, and looks back directly onto the Atlantis (no doubt, a place to impress your out of town guests). Because it was a spectacularly beautiful day, we take one of the seats outside, which has plenty of shade. While the material and layout of the menu reads a bit downmarket…
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Another day, another trip to the Palm — this time to Villamore. As Hubs and I stayed in town for the holidays, I responded to my invite by confirming a lunch reservation — perfect for the late December weather. Walking down through the OTT lobby of the Emerald Palace Kempinski (and even more ridiculously outfitted all-day dining venue), we step outside to the pristine grounds at the resort. Given the hotel is in early days, there is no one by the pool, and we easily spot Villamore, which is located in a separate building. Do I think there should be more of an effort made to determine the entrance to the restaurant? Yes. My suggestion would be large planters, or some other landscaping feature, however, once inside the venue, guests will feel immediately transported to the Mediterranean. Done in blues, whites, natural stone and materials, and tiled surfaces, the restaurant…
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