Natasha Dury There are restaurants that open with fanfare, and then there are brands that arrive with genuine soul. Maki & Ramen belongs firmly to the latter. When the celebrated UK-born Japanese dining concept opened its doors in Dubai, it … Continue reading Beyond the Bowl: How Maki & Ramen Brought Soulful Japanese Dining to Dubai
This April, Maki & Ramen is set to shake up Dubai’s experiential dining scene with a month of interactive, high-energy experiences – from a sushi battleship game played at the table to a Level 8 spicy ramen challenge designed to … Continue reading Maki and Ramen Is Turning Sushi Into a Game – and Ramen Into a Challenge This April
Shereen Shabnam We recently attended the opening of Medici by Trove at Dubai Mall, and it was an experience that lingered well beyond the final course. Set within Fashion Avenue, the new destination introduces a refined Italian dining concept where … Continue reading Where Desserts Take Flight: Inside the Opening of Medici by Trove
Dubai has done extravagant. Dubai has done sky-high. But Woohoo at Kempinski The Boulevard might just have done the most Gen Z thing yet for my friends, making Ramadan Iftar feel like a fully immersive, tech-powered experience without losing the emotional core of the moment. Continue reading Breaking Fast in a Futurstic setting
From the second we walked in to Frank in Bluewaters, the vibe was perfect in the best way with hip-hop playing, people laughing, lights low but not too dark, and that cool industrial look that makes everything feel instantly Instagrammable. Continue reading Ribs, Beats & Dessert Goals at FRANK Meat & Taps
Shereen Shabnam There are dining experiences that delight the senses, and then there are those that linger long after the last bite, unfolding like a story that intertwines heritage, innovation, and vision. ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, perched atop the … Continue reading A Symphony of Flavours: Fine Dining with a Conscious Heart at ION Harbour
Rooftop Views, Dining & More This October Verna S. With the return of cooler temperatures and clear skies, October ushers in Dubai’s most anticipated outdoor season. Setting the pace for the city’s lifestyle and dining scene, Shangri-La Dubai unveils an … Continue reading As the Weather Cools, Shangri-La Dubai Heats Up
Natasha Dury For over two decades, Sumo Sushi & Bento has carved out a special place in the UAE’s dining scene, becoming a household name for food lovers who crave Japanese cuisine with a creative twist. I have been visiting … Continue reading Roll Into Flavour: Why Sumo Sushi & Bento Is the UAE’s Go-To for Japanese Dining
L’Estate Chic Brunch at Chic Nonna – where Mediterranean glamour meets timeless Italian cuisine Natasha Dury In a city that thrives on elevated experiences, Chic Nonna has firmly secured its place as one of Dubai’s most refined dining destinations. Located … Continue reading Sunlight, Spritzes, and Riviera Spirit
Natasha Dury There’s something about discovering a restaurant that feels genuinely authentic—and Garum totally nailed that vibe. Nestled in a sleek, contemporary space that somehow balances laid-back with elegant, Garum delivers the kind of dining experience that makes you want to cancel … Continue reading Farm to Fork: Why Garum Should Be Your Next Culinary Obsession
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