Vote for the world’s best gelato
How cool is this? Dubai has been named the gelato capital of the Middle East, so head to Burj Park next month to taste and vote for the No 1 ice cream in the region. The Gelato World Tour is coming to...
View ArticleEastern Mangroves Promenade (almost) ready for business! Waitrose, Cafe...
Cafe Blanc, the Lebanese cafe with a twist, is the latest outlet to open in the gorgeous Eastern Mangroves Promenade, located off Salam Street at the end of 31st Street, adjacent to the Eastern...
View ArticleNoodle House begins seafood festival in Dubai
Yes, I know, their curry laksa is unmatchable, but for two whole months, the restaurant will promote spectacular dishes featuring prawns, calamari, fish and crab. Indonesia king fish, wok-fried prawns...
View ArticleDubai’s Rainbow Steakhouse launches special Steak Festival Menu
Meat lovers will savour the special Steak Festival Menu in Dubai’s Rainbow Steakhouse. Running until January 31, the Deira eatery is offering a number of juicy selections including the 11 Oz Sirloin...
View ArticleSmoking Doll Asian restaurant opens on Reem island
The dining options on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island just get better and better. Following on from the roaring success of Leopold’s of London, the cafe and brasserie that opened in Boutik Mall just before...
View ArticleThree-star Michelin chef opens Social in Dubai
Three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck is introducing a new fine-casual dining concept to Dubai. Visit Social in the new Waldorf Astoria on Palm Jumeirah to experience his menu which will include grilled...
View ArticleSeafood at Abu Dhabi’s Eastern Mangroves Promenade
Flooka is just the place for a quiet Friday afternoon spent gazing at the mangroves – or the restaurant’s beautifully appointed interior – while feasting on fish tawouk and samak bel meleh. Diners can...
View ArticleThai food enthusiasts in for a treat
For two days only, the Dusit Thani Dubai’s Thai restaurant Benjarong will offer a four course degustation menu by an award-winning guest chef.Chef Morten Boejstrup Nielsen, Dusit International’s new...
View ArticleDSF: Eat Emirati cuisine
As part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, Al Seef Street, close to Burjuman mall has transformed into an outdoor carnival and gastronomic extravaganza. Music, performances and dancers will be part of the...
View ArticleAl Fanar to open second branch at the Venetian Village
The Emirati restaurant Al Fanar will open a second branch in Abu Dhabi at a new dining destination called Venetian Village. Situated within the Ritz Carlton Grand Canal development, the new branch of...
View ArticleNautilus at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi to host Michelin Star Chef Cyril Lignac
Nautilus at Yas Viceroy will be hosting Michelin Star Chef Cyril Lignac next month as part of Gourmet Abu Dhabi. The chef will be demonstration his signature dishes and guests will be treated to a...
View ArticleFat Burger now in Abu Dhabi’s World Trade Center Mall
Fat Burger has finally arrived in Abu Dhabi. The Hollywood Burger franchise opened its latest UAE venture in The World Trade Center Mall in Markaziyah. The move continues Fat Burger’s UAE expansion...
View ArticleEdward Kwon at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Celebrity chef Edward Kwon will be cooking up a storm this week for Gourmet Abu Dhabi. The Korean culinary master, who used to be the head chef at Dubai’s prestigious Burj Al Arab hotel will be serving...
View ArticleLeopold’s of London starts home delivery service
Leopold’s of London, the upmarket cafe and brasserie that opened in December in Abu Dhabi’s Boutik Mall, Reem Island, is now offering a home delivery service to residents of Sun and Sky Towers. The...
View ArticleSpecialty cupcakes for Mother’s Day at Magnolia Bakery
Pick up a box of classic vanilla and chocolate cupcakes for your mother from Magnolia Bakery this Mother’s Day. The American dessert place, located in Dubai Mall and The Galleria in Abu Dhabi, will be...
View ArticleFive minutes with Gavin Gleeson
Monte-Carlo Beach Club Executive Chef Gavin Gleeson says it’s his responsibility to produce high quality dishes. My first memories in the kitchen are of starting as an apprentice at Dromaland Castle,...
View ArticleEggs are good for you & it’s mostly the yolk
One of the silliest, most misguided yet enduring “health” trends around is the egg-white omelette. Dr Nasim Ashraf, chief executive and consultant physician at the DNA Centre for Integrative Medicine...
View ArticleMother’s Day Afternoon Tea
French inspired ‘salon de the’ Eugenie Les Gourmandises 1856, has a special menu for mum’s on March 8th. Situated in Downtown Dubai with views of the dancing fountains, book a table for two and feast...
View ArticleHouse of Curry opens in downtown Dubai
The latest restaurant to open its doors for business along The Boulevard in downtown Dubai is House of Curry. It’s the first of two branches to launch this year, with the second set to fire up its...
View ArticleStudio Masr serves Middle Eastern flavours at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
The new restaurant boasts cinematic-themed decor and serves Middle Eastern dishes, including the Studio Masr Grill Shawaya, its signature offering. The family meal consists of an assortment of meats...
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