
Things To Do in Abu Dhabi This Weekend – 31st Oct to 2nd Nov
Another weekend, another chance to make the most of Abu Dhabi’s endless energy. The city’s in full swing, offering something for every kind of mood.

Another weekend, another chance to make the most of Abu Dhabi’s endless energy. The city’s in full swing, offering something for every kind of mood.

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.

A selection as diverse as Dubai’s dining scene

From whimsical dinners to chic summer lunches, discover Dubai’s most indulgent escapes this week

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