Dubai fell hard for Japanese food, and date night followed Ask anyone who’s been dating in Dubai for more than a year where they’re taking someone new and there’s a decent chance the answer involves a robata grill, a sake list, or a chef slicing something raw and expensive three feet away. Japanese restaurants have…
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Dubai does not really have an off-season for poolside lunches, but 2026 has reshuffled the line-up a little: one skypool went dark for a refurbishment, a couple of hotel pools quietly bumped their rates, and the gap between “restaurant with a nice pool” and “beach club that happens to serve food” has gotten wider. This…
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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…
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Quick answer: We could not verify any Taco Bell restaurant operating in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE as of 28 July 2026. The chain entered the UAE in 2008 and withdrew in 2012. Old restaurant pages still surface in search, but they are not evidence of an open branch. We also found no official…
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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…
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