• 12 EXCITING Iftar offers in the UAE

    12 EXCITING Iftar offers in the UAE

    Beat the heat and escape to Andalucia restaurant at The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Resort & Polo Club this Ramadan. Delight in a buffet spread that includes Arabic and Mediterranean delicacies and be serenaded by the sounds of the live Oud player. Ramadan tents will be set up by the pool so you can order drinks and sheesha in a relaxed setting...

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  • Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Dinner review: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar

    Having recently undergone a chic revamp, the rooftop venue offering impressive views over both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, combines a restaurant, lounge and bar. It’s a trendy spot that exudes a cool, chilled out vibe – the perfect place to enjoy a light meal with cocktails...

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  • Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

    In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.

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  • Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    Todd English’s Olives: The most exciting restaurant in Abu Dhabi?

    With an admirable list of successful restaurant concepts, a well-established on-screen chef role, and a selection of critically acclaimed cookbooks to his name, Todd English has earnt himself an impressive culinary reputation stateside. And now, just a year and a half after launching his first restaurant, Todd English’s Olives, in the Middle East, the seasoned chef talks further expansion in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with us during his recent visit to the capital.

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  • Brunch review: Blue Marlin Ibiza -UAE

    Brunch review: Blue Marlin Ibiza -UAE

    Most commonly known as a successful party spot, Blue Marlin Ibiza – UAE takes things down a notch on Saturdays. Boasting a chilled out, Mediterranean atmosphere, the beach club makes you feel much further from Dubai than it actually is – a great daycation escape...

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  • Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Brunch review: La Cala, Ghantoot Marina

    Launched in October last year, La Cala is a new boutique bar and restaurant nestled within the Ghantoot Marina waterways. From the guys behind Pier 7’s popular British eatery, The Scene, this new opening presents a refreshing way to brunch...

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  • Four health benefits from eating figs

    Four health benefits from eating figs

    This tasty sweet fruit is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean, so has less air miles on it than many of the other imported foods in the region. BBC Good Food Middle East looks at how your health…

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  • Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Hotel review: Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

    Everything there is to know about the Park Hyatt hotel in Abu Dhabi. What’s the hotel’s like?This resort is where to go for a perfect weekend escape (or week-long, if you have the time)...

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