A decade after opening Marina Social for Jason Atherton, accomplished Scottish chef Tristin Farmer has returned to Dubai ...

I give you the ninth edition of the annual FooDiva guide to top restaurants in Dubai. A record number of 45 homegrown, locally developed concepts have made the cut. Dubai boasts a matured restaurant ...

[UPDATED 10TH JUNE 2025]. My compatriots may not like what I am about to declare, but it’s embarrassingly true. To fully appreciate and experience Cyprus’ love for food, one has to head off the beaten ...

My annual Dubai restaurant guide celebrates its tenth edition, so with this milestone, change is afoot. The restaurants featured are those that I choose to frequent socially, some more often than ...

I first met maverick chef Gaggan Anand six years ago in Dubai, when I interviewed him at a pop-up here. His irreverence and wit were refreshing, and his cooking style so memorable, that I booked ...

Name* Email* Expected dates for dining out in Dubai Please tick the option/s you require* Restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch and/ or dinner A bespoke foodie itinerary A concierge service ...

I manage to get to the end of the meal, only for my cover to be blown – and a dessert, that we really cannot do justice to, is offered complimentary. Thankfully, I insist, and manage to pay the rest ...

I knew my cover would be blown. An open-plan kitchen with the chef patron on the pass in full view is a dead giveaway. However, I insist on paying the bill – hence you’re reading this review.

Six dishes later, we are full, but for the sake of the review, we indulge in a sensational Manchego cheesecake with a scoop of lemon sorbet. The crumbly, cottage cheese-like texture is super light, ...

The hostess escorts us to our semi-banquette table, sandwiched so tightly between two tables, LPM-style, we can hear every word of the neighbouring conversation. I request another table for two that I ...

I rarely have a dud meal when travelling. Why? Because I spend weeks researching restaurants and must-try dishes. Often spending more time on trawling local recommendations than the actual travel. But ...