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Tre: is three times a charm for Roberto Rella?
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With Bice and Roberto's on his belt of ventures, Roberto Rella has made quite a (famous and infamous) household name for himself here in Dubai. The friendly and equally eccentric...
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Cove Beach for lunch with a view
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A sleek and sexy restaurant sits sheltered in a cove on Dubai’s Jumeirah beach with gorgeous views of Burj Al Arab. Newly opened Cove Beach at Jumeirah Beach Hotel is owned...
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Does the new-look Pierchic still offer a fairy tale ending?
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Once upon a time, a fledgling kiwi, newly emigrated from New Zealand, was wined and dined al fresco by a prospective employer, at a...
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Meet the UAE’s first smokehouse – Perry & Blackwelder
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The UAE has its first smokehouse. Yes we have Fümé with a handful of smoked dishes - but Dubai's Perry & Blackwelder is a new casual American...
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The Scene by Simon Rimmer – just British pub grub or more?
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The Scene is British celebrity chef Simon Rimmer’s first restaurant outside the UK, and along with Asia Asia, the two latest additions to...
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Zeta – is it solely location, location, location?
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The hospitality industry’s long-standing mantra 'location, location, location’ (which incidentally some argue is now passé) is one portion of the dining experience that...
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Frioul Bistro De Luxe – it’s all about the concept
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Frioul Bistro De Luxe is the new southern Mediterranean French restaurant at Souk Madinat Jumeirah replacing Jambase. It’s also a classic case study in how a confused...
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Mint Leaf of London…in Dubai – does it differentiate?
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Indian restaurant concepts imported from London appear to be picking up steam here in Dubai. I am not quite...
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How does the new Table 9 by Darren Velvick compare?
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Dubai; I can’t work out whether I am a fan of menus with dishes listed by ingredient only and with zero...
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