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Novikov Abu Dhabi Review: One Year On, Still One of the Capital’s Best

A year is a meaningful milestone in Abu Dhabi’s dining scene, where high-profile openings can fade almost as quickly as they arrive. Novikov Abu Dhabi, settled into The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, has not only survived its first year — it’s consolidated its position as one of the capital’s most consistently impressive Italian-Mediterranean restaurants.…

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Gourmet seafood salad topped with colorful bell pepper ribbons on a blue-and-gold ornate plate
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Vanitas at Palazzo Versace Dubai: Italian Fine Dining on the Creek

Palazzo Versace Dubai isn’t shy about design, so it’s a small surprise that its signature Italian restaurant plays things relatively straight. Vanitas sits on the ground floor of the hotel’s East Wing, looking out over Dubai Creek, and it has built a reputation as one of the more reliable fine-dining Italians in the city rather…

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Bowl of dark broth ramen topped with sliced meat, soft-boiled egg, and shredded scallions on a wooden table
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Where to Find the Best Ramen in Dubai

A genuinely good bowl of ramen in Dubai used to require significant effort to track down. That has changed. The city now has a proper ramen scene — spanning tiny izakaya-style counters in The Greens, multi-location Japanese chains in Dubai Mall, and everything in between. Whether you want silky tonkotsu, spicy Sichuan-influenced tantan men, or…

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