Service with Soul: Inessa Yermishkina on Coffeemania’s Dubai Debut
We sat down with Inessa Yermishkina, Head of the Coffeemania Academy to get the tea (or coffee) about Coffeemania international debut at Dubai Hills Mall.
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Sakhalin Dubai Marks One Year of Culinary Distinction with an Exclusive Celebration
Sakhalin Dubai proudly announces the celebration of its first anniversary with an exceptional evening on 3 December 2025, hosted at its iconic beachfront location at J1 Beach. The occasion will be marked by an exclusive live performance from Dmitry Malikov,…
Dubai’s Most Exclusive Christmas Experience Debuts at Krasota: A Multi Sensory Nutcracker Journey
Krasota Dubai, the city’s pioneering immersive restaurant and gastronomic theatre, is set to unveil The Nutcracker, an all new dining performance that transforms the beloved Christmas classic into a vivid, multi sensory spectacle. Known for its innovative approach to storytelling,…
The Hangover Club: Redefining the Saturday Reset at Three Cuts
While much of Dubai’s brunch landscape leans into spectacle, Three Cuts Steakhouse & Bar offers a welcome, intimate alternative. Located at Palm Jumeirah’s Rooftop West, Three Cuts, known for its premium cuts and sophisticated, old-school simplicity, has launched The Hangover…
Mexican Fiesta at Barbossa’s Saturday Brunch
Barbossa is the required reset you need to officially start your weekend. Let’s be real, after a gruelling Q4 work week, or any week where you’re running on caffeine and autopilot, the last thing you want is to drag yourself out in 'smart casuals' for a polite, quiet Saturday outing. I certainly don't, at least not always. That's precisely why Barbossa's Saturday brunch on the Yas Bay Waterfront is the glorious, much-needed exception.
6 of the Best Brunches in Dubai
Let's be honest: Trying to choose a brunch in Dubai is like being a kid in the world’s biggest candy store. You're spoiled for choice. From sky-high champagne affairs to barefoot beach parties, the city practically invented the concept of the weekend feast, offering hundreds of brunches to choose from every weekend.
Reviewing Amelia’s First Flight Experience
Amelia has been on my ever-expanding list of must-try restaurants in Dubai for far too long, so naturally, I was thrilled to finally visit and try their newly launched First Flight menu.
From the UK to Dubai: The Iconic, Award-Winning Sandwich Sandwich Lands in the UAE!
So good they named it twice. The UK’s most awarded and celebrity-loved sandwich brand, Sandwich Sandwich, is officially heading to the UAE. The cult favourite from Bristol is set to open its first-ever international franchise in Dubai, bringing with it…
Strawfire, Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi Review and Exclusive Interview with Chef Ross Shonhan
I recently visited Strawfire, the restaurant by Chef Ross Shonhan, which opened in 2024 at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi.
Strawfire takes its name and philosophy from warayaki, a style of Japanese cooking over straw flames. Chef Ross first came across the method during his travels to Shikoku Island in southern Japan, where rice straw is used to infuse a distinctive campfire flavour. Traditionally reserved for a few regional dishes, Strawfire takes the technique further, using it to bring out character in a wider range of ingredients.
Review: Konjiki Hototogisu at Palm Jumeirah Mall
Konjiki Hototogisu, the Michelin-starred ramen house from Tokyo, has opened its second branch in the UAE at the Palm Jumeirah Mall (formerly Nakheel Mall). The Mall of the Emirates outlet already holds a Bib Gourmand, along with garnering rave reviews. I wanted to see how the new location would measure up. (Spoiler: it absolutely did).