Two other guides on this site will tell you which of Dubai’s fine dining rooms deserve your money and which ones have the best view while you spend it. This one does something different. Consider it the operations manual: how far ahead you actually need to book, which of the city’s hardest tables have a…
Read Story
As the cooler breezes sweep across the desert city, Dubai transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland, a lively tapestry woven with festive lights, joyous carols, and the enchanting aroma of gingerbread. But with so many spectacular events vying for your attention, how do you find the best experiences and plan your holiday outings without the…
Read Story
Martín Berasategui does not need Dubai. The man already has more Michelin stars to his name than most chefs have restaurants, and his flagship in the Basque hills has held three stars since 2001 without interruption. So when his group opened Jara on the 18th floor of The Lana, Dorchester Collection, in Business Bay, the…
Read Story
Dubai’s food media loves to talk about Abu Dhabi like it’s a day trip with good hummus. It isn’t. The capital now has three Michelin-starred restaurants of its own, a Bib Gourmand list that keeps growing, and a stretch of Al Maryah Island where you can eat Peruvian, Japanese and French-Mediterranean within a five-minute walk…
Read Story
Dubai doesn’t really sleep, but its kitchens are a different story. Plenty of places that call themselves “late-night” quietly pull the shutters down at 1am on a Tuesday, which is exactly when your hunger tends to show up. This list sticks to what’s actually open when you need it: genuine 24-hour kitchens first, then the…
Read Story
You’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram: vibrant, potent-looking ginger shots downed in one gulp, promising to wipe out an oncoming cold, cure bloating, and soothe aches and pains. But in a world of wellness fads, it’s natural to ask: Are these spicy elixirs a legitimate herbal remedy, or are they just too good to…
Read Story
The MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi 2025 ran from 21 to 23 November at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, bringing together some of the planet’s most decorated chefs for three days of extraordinary dining. The festival is confirmed to return for 2026 on the same 21–23 November dates at the same venue — the chef…
Read Story
Are Delivery Apps Quietly Taxing You? Ask any regular Talabat, Deliveroo or Careem NOW user in Dubai to compare a receipt from a night out with a receipt from the same meal delivered, and the gap is usually bigger than they expect. The dish itself often costs the same. The final bill rarely does. Between…
Read Story
Dubai’s love for global flavours is unmatched, but when it comes to tacos — those handheld Mexican masterpieces — the obsession is real. The city’s culinary evolution means that tacos are no longer an afterthought but a full-blown food movement. From brisket-packed tortillas to Baja-style fish with zesty crema, tacos in Dubai now hold their…
Read Story
In a city obsessed with visual spectacle, Honeycomb HiFi flips the script and asks: What if we listened more? Hidden behind an unmarked door in the Pullman Dubai Downtown, Honeycomb HiFi is a transportive space where sound, taste, and art collide. This is not your average Japanese restaurant. Nor is it just a vinyl listening…
Read Story
Spinneys is originally from Alexandria, Egypt. British Army officer Arthur Rawdon Spinney established the brand there in 1924. It is not originally Lebanese, British or Emirati—although each description captures part of its later story. The founder was British, Spinneys expanded into Lebanon, and the business that UAE shoppers know developed its own deep roots in…
Read Story
Nobu: the man who made us love sushi represents one of culinary history’s most remarkable transformation stories. Nobu Matsuhisa’s revolutionary approach to Japanese cuisine fundamentally altered how the world perceives and consumes sushi. This legendary chef transcended cultural boundaries by merging traditional Japanese precision with bold Peruvian influences, creating a fusion philosophy that redefined global…
Read Story