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A slice of Santorini in Dubai
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I love discovering a new restaurant in Dubai that immediately takes my breath away with its no-frills simplicity and charm. In this case it’s partly down to a degree of surprise given the obscure and contrasting urban...
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Another Catch docks…in Dubai
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Why do some restaurants in Dubai insist on a bevy of pretty hostesses all huddled at the entrance ready to pounce? Are a couple of ladies not enough to check reservations...
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Social by Heinz Beck at Waldorf Astoria – does it differentiate?
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In a city like Dubai, where a new hotel or restaurant opening is as commonplace as roadside construction, one must truly...
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Open sesame…Simsim
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Correct me if am wrong, but whilst restaurants with Levantine cuisine are abundant in Dubai, it’s hard to find one with a focus on Palestinian dishes...
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A taste of Taste of Dubai, plus a snippet from Antonio Carluccio
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One of my favourite events of the year is round the corner. One where you can sample tasting dishes from Dubai's top end restaurants all in one al fresco venue without forking out...
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The new Asian secret at Atlantis Dubai
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Dubai; It's hard to keep a secret in this town but Atlantis on the Palm has somehow managed to do just that with a new home-grown casual restaurant concept...
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A slice of Santorini in Dubai