Lunch review: Ostro, Barsha Heights
Compared to neigbouring Media City, Barsha Heights is often left wanting when it comes to great lunch venues. That’s why BBC Good Food Middle East was so excited to discover Ostro
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Dip and dine pool day review: Shades, Address Dubai Marina
Perched idyllically on the fourth floor of Address Dubai Marina, Shades is a stylish rooftop venue complete with large infinity pool and children’s pool, lounge, outdoor seating and chill-out cabanas.
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Brunch review: La Famillia, at El Chirnguito Dubai, Rixos the Palm
Relax in a haven of Mediterranean charm at the recently opened El Chiringuito Dubai beachside venue, which incorporates a beach and pool club, restaurant, bar and a fully supervised ‘Little Chiringuito’ area dedicated to children...
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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
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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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
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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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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Dinner review: Marina Social, Intercontinental, Dubai Marina
Set up by British celebrity chef Jason Atherton, the venue is one of 17 restaurants worldwide under the Atherton brand. Akin to the rest, it’s split in two, with the first half – known as The Social Room - acting as a standalone bar while the second half – Marina Social – is an open plan restaurant and kitchen.
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Cocktail Kitchen, Armada Bluebay Hotel, JLT
If you’re looking for a no dress code, unpretentious dining affair paired with delectable cocktails, a cool playlist and a buzzing social ambiance, Cocktail Kitchen is the place to be...
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Satine Restaurant & Lounge, Nikki Beach Dubai, Pearl Jumeirah
If you’re a fan of the laid-back, cool and trendy sort of vibe, this Mediterranean-inspired venue is Dubai’s latest hotspot to be...
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Play Restaurant & Lounge, H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Sleek and sexy comes to mind when you enter chef Reif Othman’s (ex-Zuma chef) latest restaurant. With dark,contemporary interiors the venue sends off a very cool, seductive allure...
