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Via Vita: A Casual Italian in Dubai

Italian

May 13, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

Imagine the streets of Southern Italy where all your senses are tickled by LA DOLCE VITA taste the comfort of Nonna’s authentic cooking see the colors of the freshest ingredients smell the aroma of the pizza baking in the wood-fired oven hear…

The Intercontinental Hotel of Festival City Impresses Me Every Time

Hotels

April 29, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

I’ve been here three times already and still feel like writing a review like if it was the first. I love it here on all fronts, the attention, the decor, the room amenities and morning breakfast making of your stay a memorable one. I’ve…

Contact Info: Intercontinental Dubai Festival City

Phone Number: +971 4 7011111

Address: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 7011111

Address: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

The Cheesecake Factory Dubai; The Sweet Desserts

Desserts & Sweets

March 20, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

Craving a cheesecake, this place is the best place to be! I’ve been to the one at the Dubai mall, San Francisco and Beirut enjoying the traditional cheesecake as well as the loaded creations known all around the world. At Dubai festival city,…

Breakfast at Serendipity 3, Dubai Festival City

American

March 20, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | UAE

It’s the place everyone talks about in New York, the restaurant that takes you on a journey to Alice’s imaginary wonderland. An impressive decor, bright colors and creative designs, a restaurant serving huge desserts only seen on…

Breakfast at the Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City is the Richest I’ve Seen

Breakfast & Coffee

March 15, 2018 | Hotels | UAE

The biggest, the richest and the cleanest breakfast I’ve seen is more of an all-day lunch buffet than a simple morning treat; you dream of it, it exists! Anything you might imagine, the buffet of dreams including mix and match choices from the…

Contact Info: Intercontinental Dubai Festival City

Phone Number: +971 4 7011111

Address: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 7011111

Address: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

La Perle: An Amazing Experience in Dubai

News

March 13, 2018 | UAE

With its one-of-a-kind theatre built in the heart of Al Habtoor City, La Perle is the region’s first resident show, featuring a cast of 65 artists, each bringing their own unique set of skills to the performance, ranging from acting,…

The W Hotel, Dubai; I Love the Brand and the Experience

Hotels

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

The W, is a brand I love, a hotel I first visited five years ago when traveling to Istanbul. I love the colors and the vibes, the perfection of things and attention to details. Purple and pink neon lights, the W letter used as a decorative item, the…

The Sheraton Hotel Jumeirah Beach Resort

Hotels

March 13, 2018 | Reviews | UAE

Arriving at 2 am, the receptionist was waiting for me, greeting and welcoming me with my name. Welcome, Mr. Rahayel. I was checked-in and shown to my room to discover, in 2018 a smoking facility. In 2018, people still smoke in their rooms, a very…

Big Fernand, Paris’ Famous Hamburger Lands in Dubai

Burgers

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

From the busy streets of Paris to the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, Big Fernand -my favorite burger in Paris opens at Dubai Festival City. Being a fan of this famous French burger chain, I couldn’t but have a closer look and taste what the chain…

Sugar Factory: Hardcore Food, Fun, Colors and Positivity

International Cuisine

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

When a place is called “Sugar”, prepare yourself to have a rush. Sugar and sweet things is what they do, with portions that are heavier and bigger than “The Cheesecake Factory”, the “Sugar Factory” promises a…

Eataly; Your Italian Stop at Dubai Festival City

Italian

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

It’s a challenge, a personal challenge called “Eataly”; visit them all before I die one at the time. After New York, Roma, Milano, Dubai, and Istanbul among others I probably forget, visiting FICO, Eataly’s biggest food haven…

Contact Info: Eataly Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 330 8899

Address: Lower G floor, Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 330 8899

Address: Lower G floor, Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

SALT: Dubai’s Famous Burger is a Must Try

Burgers

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

They say you can’t visit Dubai without having a burger at SALT! SALT is Dubai’s favorite burger as claimed by many, famous for a couple of years now. Located on Jumeirah public beach, SALT occupies a large area spread on two hundred…

Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience

Japanese & Sushi

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

Famous for serving Sushi and Teppanyaki for the last 50 years, Benihana has been a favorite for its live cooking islands and fine quality sushi. After visiting the one in Beirut, Passing by the Dubai location was a great comparative review for my…

InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai

Hotels

March 06, 2018 | Reviews | UAE

Spending ten days in Dubai, the Intercontinental Residence Suites was a great choice: A wide apartment, great views on Burj Khalifa and a minute from the Festival City mall. Towering over the Dubai skyline, residence suites combine elegant…

Tomo: Exceptional Japanese Flavors in Dubai

Japanese & Sushi

March 06, 2018 | Recommended | UAE

An authentic Japanese restaurant promoting Japanese culture and food in the Middle East. Over the last three decades, Partner Chef Takahashi with his team of skilled chefs from Japan has gained an extensive following of Japanese nationals and people…

961lb: Lebanese, Upscale, Refined and Loaded with Flavors

Fusion Cuisine

February 28, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | UAE

Lebanon is the country where you can enjoy the most amazing food and cocktails, party from noon till the break of dawn on a mid-week day and 961lb aims to bring this organized chaotic Lebanese vibe to Dubai. A chaotic mix of nightlife,…

Inside Burj el Arab: The World's Most Luxurious Hotel

Hotels

February 27, 2018 | News | UAE

Not everyone is allowed in, I was happy to discover it for the first time. The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. Yet for all the wonder this stunning…

When NoGarlicNoOnions Visits Dubai!

Mechwar Videos

February 17, 2018 | Travel | UAE

When we visited Dubai... 10 days, 30 restaurants visited, endless creative Lebanese concepts! Amazing stories to tell...

Aprons & Hammers: Dubai's Award Winner Seafood Restaurant

Fish & Seafood

January 14, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

With its unique setting on a moored dhow, Aprons & Hammers makes for a fun place for a casual meal, be it lunch or dinner. The boat boasts pretty views over the Marina and neighboring yachts, making for a pleasant, laid-back holiday feel…

For $8,000: Sleep Underwater with 65,000 Marine Animals

Hotels

January 14, 2018 | News | UAE

Immerse yourself in wonder, and experience the intimate and romantic atmosphere of Poseidon and Neptune Underwater Suites. When in your life can you say that your hotel room had a floor to ceiling window looking directly into a Lagoon with 65,000…

Enab Beirut: A Lebanese House in Dubai

News

January 14, 2018 | Restaurants | UAE

Enab Beirut is a story of every Lebanese House… The outings, the parties, the magic, the love of life… The resilient smile that leaves no face indifferent… The cuisine that captures every taste… The diplomatic word that…

Al Falamanki Dubai: Traditional Lebanese Vibes in the UAE

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

January 14, 2018 | News | UAE

Al Falamanki, a restaurant from Lebanon, is now open in Dubai, across from the Four Seasons Hotel on Jumeirah Beach Road. The restaurant opened in Lebanon in 2008 as a nostalgic cafe that transports guests back to 1960s Beirut. The founders came…

THE WORLD LARGEST CAVIAR TIN AT 50KG

News

January 07, 2018

The world’s largest tin at 50kg was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2017 at the resorts famous Gala Dinner Atlantis, The Palm teamed up with luxury US caviar company AmStur this New Year’s Eve to create the impossible and break…

Wafi Gourmet: Exquisite Lebanese Specialties in Dubai

Restaurants

January 03, 2018 | Reviews | UAE

Connoisseurs of Authentic Lebanese Cuisine will find it difficult to ignore the many mouth-watering temptations that Wafi Gourmet is famous for. Dining out is not just about food, it is also about the experience that brings out a whole lot of joie…

Moishi: This Mouthwatering Mochi Rocks! A Must Try

Desserts & Sweets

December 24, 2017 | Ice Cream & Gelato | UAE

M'OISHÎ, the leading Japanese Mochi ice-cream provider in the GCC, is proudly created and owned by a Lebanese lady. Bringing the region a fine taste of authentic luxury in a panoply of exciting flavors, I was pleasantly surprised to taste…

The Draft House: Beer and Good Food at the Airport in Dubai

Airlines

December 20, 2017 | Airports | UAE

The Draft House is a friendly and fun vintage-inspired, collegiate sports-themed bar. Whether travelers are avid sports fans or just looking for a home-like atmosphere to unwind in before their next flight, Draft House is the place to…

Semsom a New Lebanese Restaurant; NOW OPEN at Dubai Festival City Mall

News

December 01, 2017 | UAE

Enjoy the real taste of Lebanon with families & friends by the waterfront promenade.Semsom at Dubai Festival City Mall welcomes you for early Lebanese Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Semsom was born out of a discussion with a taxi driver in…

Dubai Restaurant Month 2017

News

November 02, 2017 | UAE

Dining and Nightlife Dubai Restaurant Month is back for its second year! From 1st to 30th November 2017, for a set price of AED 249 per person guests can enjoy a selection of gourmet 3-course menus at Dubai’s best…

Game of Thrones Cake Creates Buzz in Dubai

News

July 14, 2017

As a Game of Thrones fan, you'll be interested in this piece of news... Or should we say piece of cake. In time for the show's new season debut, a Dubai bakery has curated a super expensive cake inspired by the series - AED 100,000 (USD…

Best Airport Hotel: Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

News

July 12, 2017

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai was announced the winner of the ‘Best Airport Hotel’ at the Arabian Travel Awards this year. Expressing his delight on winning the award, Simon Moore, General Manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai,…

Zuma Dubai: One of the Top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant-Bars

News

June 28, 2017

For the third successive year Zuma Dubai is listed as one of the top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant Bar list by Tales of The Cocktail. Zuma Dubai has placed on the top 10 list for World’s best restaurant cocktail bar at…

Contact Info: Zuma, Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 425 5660

Address: gate village 06, DIFC po box 506620 dubai, united arab emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 425 5660

Address: gate village 06, DIFC po box 506620 dubai, united arab emirates [ view ]

Zuma Dubai Wins Best Japanese Restaurant

News

April 09, 2017

Zuma Dubai has picked up another award re-affirming its position as one of the region’s leading restaurant venues. The popular Japanese restaurant won the GCC’s best Japanese category at last month’s Food and Travel Arabia…

Contact Info: Zuma, Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 425 5660

Address: gate village 06, DIFC po box 506620 dubai, united arab emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 425 5660

Address: gate village 06, DIFC po box 506620 dubai, united arab emirates [ view ]

The World's Most Expensive 'Aged' Chocolate

Chocolate

February 16, 2017 | Spotted Stories

Aged To’ak chocolate, made from the rarest and most ancient Nacional cacao, is allegedly the world’s most expensive ‘aged’ chocolate, priced at $270 (AED992) per 50 grams bar and is available for purchase online in the…

Kitchen 6: Restaurant of a Thousand Choices

Breakfast & Coffee

December 29, 2016 | Restaurants | UAE

Breakfast at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is something I'll remember for a long time. Breakfast takes place at Kitchen 6 - a huge restaurant located on the first floor. 'Number 6' stands for the six live cooking stations that offer up a wide…

Contact Info: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

‘Dinner in the Sky’ Returns to Dubai for a New Season this December

News

December 05, 2016

Gravity-defying dining experience returns to Dubai at the Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection ‘Dinner in the Sky’, the world’s most unique dining concept, is back in Dubai in time for the holiday season. Known for…

What's the Bramble Banta?

Spotted Stories

November 18, 2016

Inspired by the quintessential Lemon Banta, Farzi Café reinvents this classic bubbly cooler by ingeniously mixing spices and herbs. Offering an enticing union of nostalgia with delightful flavours, The Bramble Bantas are an exceptional blend…

My Second Time at Eataly Dubai: I Love this Place!

Italian

November 14, 2016 | Pizza | UAE

This is my second time at Eataly Dubai, but probably my tenth time at one of the many Eataly branches around the world. Every time my experience is unique and enjoyable. Having dinner in a supermarket is new and Eataly has definitely managed to make…

Contact Info: Eataly Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 330 8899

Address: Lower G floor, Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 330 8899

Address: Lower G floor, Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE [ view ]

La Farine: A Contemporary Café and Bakery in Dubai

Breakfast & Coffee

November 13, 2016 | French | UAE

Grandiose like all the other restaurants around the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai, La Farine is a contemporary café and bakery spread across different sections and many open kitchens. It's a French café, but it boasts a kind of English…

Contact Info: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

CNN Traveler: A Unique News Experience at the Airport in Dubai

Airports

November 09, 2016 | Breakfast & Coffee | UAE

As you walk through the new Terminal D at Dubai's airport, you won't miss CNN's new signboard - CNN Traveler. You will find yourself asking, "Is this a newsstand or is it one of CNN's offices around the world?" It's actually a coffee shop. This is…

Contact Info: Dubai Airport

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Positano: Italian Live Stations in Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis

Italian

November 01, 2016 | Recommended | UAE

One of the 14 different cuisines available at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai is Positano. This Italian restaurant offers a selection of Italian dishes spread across several live cooking stations. With fresh and enjoyable Italian vibes, an Italian…

Contact Info: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Marriott Marquis Dubai: Every Detail Counts!

Hotels

October 31, 2016 | Recommended | UAE

I can write about it for hours, long pages about the details this hotel has to offer. I spent three memorable nights, met the most professional staff, enjoyed amazing food and beyond. The hotel is called the JW Marriott, it's one of Dubai's biggest,…

Contact Info: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 414 0000

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Five Guys: Burger Tastes the Same All Around the World

Burgers

October 21, 2016 | Restaurants | UAE

I have tried the one in London, the one in New York and now for the second time in Dubai. Five Guys in Dubai is a beautiful place of red and white colors with reflective ceramic walls, light wooden tables and an open kitchen. I love the spirit…

Applebee's: A Worldwide Positive Change Starts in Dubai

American

October 18, 2016 | Burgers | UAE

What I remember about Applebee's is nothing positive. The one in Lebanon has even closed down a while back. All I can remember about Applebee’s in Lebanon was their commercial menu, their low category American diner decor and their bad food.…

California Pizza Kitchen Dubai: Bad Food!

American

October 17, 2016 | Pizza | UAE

After discovering California Pizza Kitchen for the first time in California I wanted to check how the franchise in the Middle East compares to it. California Pizza Kitchen in Dubai boasts the same decor but offers a completely different menu with…

Last Exit E11: A Stunning Idea!

American

October 13, 2016 | Restaurants | UAE

Inspired by the famous Route 66 and the American street food truck culture, an innovative concept has recently opened on the highway that links Dubai to AbuDhabi. Although it is called Last Exist, this place is in fact on the first exist inside…

UberEats Now in Dubai

News

October 10, 2016

After proving success in 32 cities across the world, UberEats is now in Dubai. Orders can be placed either via the app or on ubereats.com. Food deliveries will be available from 11am-11pm Sunday to Thursday and they go even later until 5am on…

Burj Khalifa Shaped Water Bottle

News

September 27, 2016

Dubai will become a world first once again as it presents the most expensive water bottle and the world’s tallest crystal bottle – a Burj Khalifa-themed water bottle. Designed by Danish inventor Tayseer Hadi, this diamond and platinum…

Grand Midwest Tower Hotel and Hotel Apartments Media City Dubai

Hotels

September 25, 2016 | Reviews | UAE

In the heart of Media City an apartment hotel welcomes you for a quick business day or a long family experience. Below find some photos of my last stay.

Pret a Manger: Now in the Middle East

News

September 11, 2016 | Popular | UAE

Pret A Manger, my favorite fast food sandwich shop has opened its first store in the Middle East. The chain with the star sign, chrome furniture and freshly prepared offerings became a preferred lunch stop for many around London and New York.…

Contact Info: Dubai Airport

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Dubai Terminal 1 Concourse D: Skyteam's New Business Lounge

Airports

September 11, 2016 | Travel | UAE

While visiting Dubai earlier this month, I was happily surprised to discover new things happening, starting with the airport new Concourse D at Dubai Airport, where you will also find the latest Skyteam lounge that boasts the new decor and…

Contact Info: Dubai Airport

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

Phone Number: +971 4 224 5555

Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates [ view ]

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