Ola Brasil @ Al Ghazal Golf Club

Meat all you can at Ola Brasil Restaurant! Set in the scenic surroundings of the Al Ghazal Golf lies Abu Dhabi’s newest churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse). On first sight of the spacious and beautifully decorated venue, any meat lover will hope the food will taste as good as the restaurant looks. You won’t be disappointed. The tender meat is juicy, cooked to your liking (rare,…

Taste of Korea @ Eclipse Hotel

Tucked away on the top floor of Eclipse Hotel is one of the capital’s finest Korean restaurant. There’s a lot to love about this bright, cozy, neighbourhood restaurant with its mere 30 seats. Taste of Korea offers a friendly, casual atmosphere, inviting those new to the cuisine to sit and enjoy, as well as being the…

99 Sushi Bar @ Four Seasons AD

Envision this – Glistening glass vitrines filled with aged sakes, Japanese master chefs preparing your favourite classics to the tunes of soothing jazz and an assemblage of beverage destinations for all things muddled, spritzed and vintage. Welcome to 99 Sushi Bar, where haute Japanese cuisine meets avant-garde flair. Occupying the grand Four Seasons Abu Dhabi,…

Hatam @ World Trade Center AD

Delivering an authentic Iranian and Persian casual dining experience, Hatam first opened its doors in 1989 and has grown from strength to strength. Fast forward to 2018 – and with a whopping 32 stores – the Hatam brand is an almost guaranteed sight in most malls across the Emirates. We paid a visit to its World…

Sean Connolly @ Dubai Opera

Sean Connolly’s brasserie offers an uncomplicated and produce-driven menu to Dubai’s theatre patrons – or just anyone with an affinity for seafood and prime steak. Its oceanic interior pairs Connolly’s love for oysters and the emirate’s own pearl diving heritage, finding it the perfect home under the dhow-inspired roof of Dubai Opera. Despite its grande location,…

Coffeetea Fusion Café

Coffee and tea lovers, rejoice! A new fusion café has recently launched that promises to deliver “the perfect blend between coffee and tea” to the Emirates. Located at the Waterfront Market in Deira, it provides guests with a cozy ambiance, featuring indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the sea. The café also offers an amusement corner filled…

Chin Chin

Chin Chin is a casual restaurant chain with roots from India that offers international Chinese cuisine. When my order arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with its efficient delivery timing (only 30min) and the great value for money it offers. The taste was good – as good as a low-cost Chinese takeaway can offer – but…

Ravioli & Co

Revel in a hearty and authentic Italian spread surrounded by cozy interiors at Ravioli & Co. where rustic flavours meet premium ingredients. Tucked away in DIFC’s Burj Daman, this newly opened dining spot serves wholesome Italian classics, including daily home-made pasta and sauces, in a warm and friendly environment. Fresh pasta speaks of passion and creativity, tradition and…

Iftar @ Asia de Cuba AD

Asia de Cuba, as its name suggests, serves up a unique fusion of Chinese and Cuban flavours. The restaurant’s concept is rooted in the Asian influence on Cuban food and culture from Havana’s Chinatown – ‘El Barrio Chino de la Habana’, one of the oldest and largest in Latin America. A bit of interesting background:…

Asian5 @ Al Murooj

Asian5 has brought the eclectic street food scene of the Far East to the plates of Dubai’s diners. This small cozy eatery offers a no-frills and modern take on Pan-Asian cuisine at incredible prices. As its name suggests, Asian5 features flavours and delicacies from five countries. Together under one roof, customers can indulge in the rich…