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Best Restaurants in Abu Dhabi (2026): Where to Eat Right Now

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…

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Best Poolside Restaurants in Dubai 2026: Prices, Passes & Which to Book

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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Hidden Dining Gems in Dubai 2026: The Insider’s Guide

Dubai is a city famed for glittering skyscrapers, glamorous lifestyles, and high-profile restaurants where celebrities and influencers rub shoulders. Yet, beneath the obvious splendour lies a rich underbelly of secret dining spots — tucked-away treasures known only to the savviest locals and those willing to explore a little deeper. Welcome to our guide to Hidden…

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The Michelin Guide Expands in the UAE

The UAE’s culinary scene is experiencing a significant transformation as The Michelin Guide Expands in the UAE, awarding more restaurants with prestigious Michelin stars. This expansion reflects the country’s growing reputation as a global gastronomic hub. In this article, we delve into the latest additions to the Michelin Guide, the impact of these accolades on…

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Celebrity Chef Restaurants in UAE

I’ve been following the UAE’s dining scene for years, and the transformation in the last decade has been nothing short of extraordinary. It’s no longer enough for a restaurant here to have good food and a nice view — the market is now driven by global names, precision service, and theatrical experiences that feel as…

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New Bars & Nightlife Openings in Dubai (2026)

Dubai’s restaurant scene has been getting all the headlines this year, and fair enough: the city has been on a genuine tear when it comes to new dining rooms. But a separate, equally interesting story has been unfolding after dark, one that’s got nothing to do with tasting menus. New bars, lounges, rooftops and full-blown…

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