Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
We remember attending Zengo’s launch, back in January of 2015. To think that it has been more than 11 years since – and that we’re still in Dubai, is a little crazy, isn’t it. There were a few get-togethers since – date nights and events. Heading back late February to this pan-asian restaurant to review […]
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Every weekend – Blue Door in Delano offers a Turkish Set Menu experience in its beautiful gardens. We went over on a Sunday morning, mid-January to check it out. Here’s what to expect at Blue Door’s Turkish Garden Breakfast.
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West 13 in Ciel Dubai Marina is now open to outside guests for lunch, and dinner. We walked over one Sunday evening, just before sunset to review the menu over an early dinner. Here’s a little sneak peak into West 13 in Ciel Dubai Marina.
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Looking for a new poolside bar to try in Dubai Marina? Nuage in Ciel Dubai Marina is now open for outside guests. We went over mid January to have a look over a bite and drink at sunset. Here’s a sneak peek into Nuage in Ciel Dubai Marina.
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Are you looking for a new business lunch offering to try out? Fancy chinese? Somewhere with a nice outdoor terrace, overlooking the beach. Blue skies, fresh air, and you could just about hear the waves crashing on the shore. Here’s all you need to know about Demon Duck’s Business Lunch. The Venue Demon Duck is […]
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Every Sunday, The Croft in Dubai Marina does a roast and it goes all day long – from 12:30pm till 11pm. We have been a few times – over the summer months, as well as winter. It’s such a homey restaurant – and bonus points as well for being of walking distance to our place […]
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Are you looking for somewhere for breakfast in Dubai Mall – with the kids? Maybe you’ve got the parents or some friends visiting, and you’re not sure which restaurant to go to. Well well, have you been to Amaya? Here’s 4 Reasons why you should consider breakfast at Amaya with the family.
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Are you looking for a relaxed family-friendly brunch, with a more refined menu, table service, but still has something to keep the little ones entertained? If you picked a table that wasn’t within sight of their kids room – it could quite easily pass as a chic adults brunch. Introducing – the Banyan Brunch Club.
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Are you looking for a different sorta experience for New Year’s Eve in Dubai, this year? Something a little unique – with a show, and a fine dining menu to match? Stay on till late and you get an amazing view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks in a comfortable, setting. Well – do consider Krasota […]
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Are you looking for a festive set menu to do with family and friends sometime in December? Well, Cucina the Palm offers three different set menus, plus – to make it a little more special, you could even book in their private dining space. Here’s an overview of Cucina’s Festive Set Menu offerings, available throughout […]
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Did you know there’s entire development at Dubai Creek Harbour – to include retail, restaurants, parks as well as hotels? One of these hotels – is called Vida Creek Beach. We drove up to the other end of town early November – to review their Saturday Family Brunch. “Hidden Beach Brunch’ – it was called. […]
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Saffron, Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant has opened up for the season for a limited time only, in this beautiful resort in Bluewaters. If you like your Thai food – and you’re looking for something new and something different down this end of town – head on over to Banyan Tree. Here’s our experience, when we […]
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Lah Lah, the very popular pan-asian restaurant in Zabeel House The Greens have relaunched their Saturday Afternoon Brunch. We sent Dhruma to review it with the family – husband and two kids in tow. Here’s Dhruma’s review of Lah Lah Saturday Brunch.
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We returned to One&Only Royal Mirage’s beachfront restaurant mid-October with the family for an early dinner. Beach Bar & Grill is now – BBG, with a new menu serving Mediterranean and a big emphasis on fresh seafood. Don’t worry – it is still very much family-friendly in the daytime, and becomes an ultra romantic spot […]
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Last Wednesday night, we walked over to The Croft – a few ladies from the building, and I. It was Bingo Night Wednesdays. The fabulous thing about living in the Dubai Marina is that there’s always something going on in this neighbourhood. I know there’s a lot of you that live in nice big villas […]
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Topgolf has relaunched their Ladies Night offer and it’s bigger and better. Your husband will very likely want to tag along. Maybe your brother as well. Because – it is afterall – Topgolf : a place where anyone with whatsoever golf skills can join in and still have a ball of a time. Here’s how […]
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I remember meeting a dear friend at Jones in Emirates Golf Club for a playdate back in 2018. It has been almost 7 years since and that place is still as busy as ever. In the mornings you’ll find keen golfers popping in for a bite pre or post game, mums gathering for a coffee […]
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Rhodes w1 is one of few restaurants in Dubai Marina that has stood the test of time. As we walked towards the grand entrance – with its green foliage walls, white furniture and yellow cushions, the husband and I reminisce on our first ever visit 10 years back. Did you know that they now do […]
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When was the last time you went to Garden on 8? I could hardly recognise the place when we drove over last weekend. It’s been awhile. The tent was still up ( thankfully ) – and we were there to review their Big Sunday Lazy Breakfast offer. Didn’t know they served breakfast, did you? 🙂 […]
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Are you looking for a more casual lunch option with the family, where the kids as well as adults have something to do – other than, eat and drink ? Maybe a dip in the pool, afterwards ? Consider Reset Sundays at the Taj Exotica Resort. It’s not the full-on brunch that goes on everywhere […]
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When was the last time you did a Saturday evening brunch? Last weekend I shared a ride up to the Taj Exotica with a dear friend, to meet up with the rest of the girls. Girls Night Out at Raia Restaurant & Lounge it was – a kid-free evening, and a much-deserved one I dare […]
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Just before leaving Dubai with the little ones for a few weeks, the husband and I sneaked in one last dinner date. Prime 52 it was – a short stroll from home. We contemplated driving over just in case either of us break a sweat – but the idea of getting into a car when […]
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Do you enjoy pan-asian food? Popular chinese and cantonese dishes, reinvented by globally renowned Chef Alvin Leung. If you’re a proper foodie, and you’re keen to see what Demon Duck is like – their Saturday Brunch is probably the best time to give it a try. Here’s our review of the Demon Duck Brunch.
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I sneaked out at the beginning of the school holidays to review a new lunch offer at Alizee with a friend. Dejeuner Au Rose – they’ve called it. According to Google ( sorry, I don’t speak french ) – it means A Rose Lunch. Sounds much better in french doesn’t it? 🙂 If you need […]
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FIFA Club World Cup started on 14th of June, and will be running until the 13th of July 2025. If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the game with the family here in Dubai – consider Vida Emirates Hills. If you have never been to Vida Emirates Hills – here’s a little insight on what […]
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At the beginning of June, we took the kids back to the One&Only to review their new summer offering : Endless Flavours of Asia. We very sternly briefed them as the car rolled into the Arabian Courts Entrance. No running, No shouting. Behave yourselves. It’s standard protocol when we go out, and more so when […]
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When Chalco’s Cantina first opened up in Dubai Marina back in 2022 – a few of us residents got super excited. A licensed mexican bar, close to home! I remember meeting up with a mum for happy hour very shortly after and we loved the spot. It was cosy, it did amazing margaritas and best […]
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Over the long weekend – we took the kids along with us to review CHAIHONA in the Marina. As a long-time resident in the community, we cycle pass the restaurant all the time, and have always wondered what it was like inside. Did you know that Kids Eat Free at CHAIHONA this summer? Curious to […]
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Nick Alvis’ The Beam has opened its door, taking over part of the space of what used to be Geales, in the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. We went over one weekend with the kids in tow, to review the new menu. I did contemplate booking the nanny but apparently the venue is […]
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Are you looking for a chilled family brunch, that wouldn’t break the bank ? Somewhere cosy and comfortable to catch up with family and friends over food and drinks. And possibly a pool to dive into, afterwards. Well – consider Sol Saturdaze Brunch at Vida Emirates Hills. Here’s all you need to know about Sol […]
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We get excited when we see another licensed venue opening up within walking distance from home. Introducing GABA, the latest addition to the row of bars down the Harbour end of Dubai Marina. I met up with a friend on a schoolnight, to review the venue over an early dinner. Here’s what to expect at […]
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November 2025 Update : Please note that Britpop Brunch is now replaced with Brunch without Borders If you really enjoy your music – and know your British Pop Songs well – you gotta do Britpop Brunch. We have done it a handful of times now and yes – there’s a lot more to it of […]
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Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration to commemorate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in 1862 – also known as the Battle of Puebla. Ever since, it has been much celebrated in the US and of course – in proper Dubai style, a handful of restaurants will be gearing up to put up […]
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Have you done all the fun party brunches in Dubai? Do you enjoy Japanese Peruvian cuisine, would be keen to partake in a pisco-making workshop, appreciate amazing cocktails (with those over-sized ice cubes), live music and an afterparty spot with possibly the best sundowner views? Well – this is Yunza-11 Brunch at Above Eleven. Read […]
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Alizee has taken over, what we all used to know as Hell’s Kitchen. New interior and exterior decor – giving its own feel, as it has now become a… in their own words ‘ elegant French Dining in a chic resort setting ‘. The person behind that description deserves a good pat on the back. […]
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April 2026 : Please note that Siddharta Lounge is now permanently closed. See Best Friday Evening Brunches in Dubai for other options. We walked across the bridge, towards Grosvenor House last Friday, for a date night. It was after all – Siddharta Lounge – a venue that we were very familiar with – but still […]
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It’s been awhile since we have been to a brunch where my husband had just as much fun (if not more), than the kids. He was just telling me the other day we should go back again. That – speak volumes of the Saturday Brunch at Toad in the Hole. It’s just one of those […]
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Why can’t there be more offers like this? An early barbeque by the beach – where the kids can play. One where you don’t have to stress about the meat, the charcoal or the salads – because it’s all done for you. Which also means less probability of falling into a huge argument with your […]
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Right in the heart of JBR – sits a Sports Bar called Offside on the first floor of JA Ocean View Hotel. We’ve been there once, a lifetime ago – when it was called Girders. Remember that place? We return almost ten years later – with our three kids (ages 4, 6 and 8) as […]
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Who doesn’t like Latin American Cuisine? From Brazilian churrasco, to Peruvian Ceviche, add in Japanese influence where you’ll find sushi amidst all that amazing food – there’s so many Latin American restaurants where you can savour all that. The fabulous part is a lot of them do brunches – so you can try a little […]
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With so many restaurants in Dubai Mall – you may wonder – where’s a good spot to dine at, with the family? Or maybe, you have some friends or family visiting and you would like to take them to a restaurant with both fountain and Burj Khalifa views? Introducing Amaya – a restaurant in Dubai […]
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For the first time ever – we made our way to the very prestigious Dubai neighbourhood known as Jumeirah Golf Estates. Those who live there are probably shaking their heads and laughing at that statement. We are right though, don’t you think? 🙂 Every Sunday, Bussola does a family-friendly brunch called ‘Little Italy’ Brunchissimo. We […]
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Here’s a list of all the licensed family restaurants in Dubai, where kids can play. Also known as ‘Restaurants where daddy mummy can have a drink and the little ones can play,’ ‘Restaurants where you can catch up with your friends and your little ones won’t bother you,” or basically “Somewhere to go where the […]
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Eataly at the Beach currently has a Festive Set Menu that is available from the 4th to 28th of December 2024. We sent Monica and her husband, who are from the North of Italy, a small town called Reggio Emilia, to review the menu. When asked to describe her town – she told me, quote […]
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We reached out to an Italian Mum to share her favourite Italian restaurants in and around the Dubai Marina. It’s always good to ask an actual Italian what is actually considered authentic – from their point of view, isn’t it? Have a read of this guest post written by Venere – who is originally from […]
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It’s December – your tree is up (and it has been, for the last three months?), and you’re in the proper festive mood. You’re wondering – where can I go for a festive sit-down meal with friends and family? By now, all restaurants and hotels would be properly decked out for the season, isn’t it? […]
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Have you ever been to a ‘Wine and Cheese Night’ here in Dubai? I was thinking if I should make it a ‘date night’ with the husband but when I brought up the idea – he was…… let’s put it this way ‘not too excited’, ha ha. Decision made…..girl’s night out it was – and […]
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Have you been to Eataly? The one, that’s at The Beach in JBR? You know what’s a little different between this one, compared to all the other Eataly’s in Dubai? It’s………… licensed. Plus it has gorgeous views from their outdoor terrace – looking straight at Ain Dubai. And if you haven’t realised – it’s ‘at […]
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Hilton at the Palm have launched a family brunch earlier this year – and boy oh boy did they do a fabulous job. We drove to the Palm Jumeirah with the family at the end of October to review the brunch, and see what the fuss is all about. It’s been all over social media […]
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After spending a good month in Malaysia feasting on local food with the family, it was nice to return to a South East Asian restaurant here in Dubai, this time with just the husband – for a date night. Quiet catch-up time – just the two of us. Best bit? We got to sit at […]
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When was the last time you went out for Indian? How about having a pool and beach day, and end it with some award-winning North Indian cuisine? And that’s, what the new Splash and Dine offer at Khyber is all about – an offer put together exclusively with us, at the Dubai Family Leisure Guide. […]
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Last year when we stayed in the Radisson Resort in Ras al Khaimah, we did their Sunday Roast just before checking out. This year when we returned – it was at the top of our list. They do SUCH an amazing roast and in a lovely space which is perfect for families as well so […]
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Over the weekend, we took the kids to Souk Madinat Jumeirah for lunch. It’s been a long time since we’ve step out there. Felt almost like a tourist, as we drove over that bridge and watched a group of ladies having their photos taken with the Burj Al Arab behind them. Where were we going? […]
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We love a good steak. Don’t you? And yes, although we can do a pretty decent one at home, sometimes it’s nice to head out for a steak night – and let someone else do the prepping and grilling, isn’t it? Lucky for us – there’s so many options in and around Dubai. Some are […]
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How does steak, a few drinks, and live music sound like to you, on a Saturday night here in Dubai? Something a little chilled – where you can still have a decent conversation with your other half, and enjoy good music. That’s Saturday Steak Night with Sean Lipsey at Jones for you. Here’s a snippet […]
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Have you ever had a japanese afternoon tea experience, in Dubai? Did you know that Banyan Tree Dubai offers this? Here’s what to expect, should you wish to try something a little… different.
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If you’re looking for somewhere to go on a Friday evening with lots of meat, free-flow drinks and live music – give Fogueira’s Drunchalicious a go. We went end of April – no kids this time (needed a break… haha), and had a lovely, lovely evening with friends. 2025 Update : Drunchalicious is now replaced […]
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A friend of mine who’s very much well-acquainted with the Russian mums community told me about this new cafe in the marina with an amazing play area. Unicorn Cafe – it was called. We went over mid April to review the venue with the kids in tow – excited to see another cafe so close […]
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I remember our first visit to Senor Pico back when they opened up – early 2021. There were no sunbeds on the sand – and Marriott Resort had not yet been built. Senor Pico has gone a long way since – becoming many families’ favourite go-to spot at Palm West Beach. Have you been? Why […]
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Do you enjoy japanese cuisine, like us? Start off with some edamame as you catch up with friends over a crisp pint of Asahi beer. Try some finely seared beef tataki, and if you’re lucky – some venues do serve takoyaki as well (not many, though!). Well well – here’s a little round-up of japanese […]
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With the parents spending their first ever Chinese New Year in Dubai, and away from home – we did a lot of research on where to take the family for the festivities. It all came in good timing as we were also putting together a CNY listing for families – and the Shangri-La crossed our […]
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When was the last time you went for a Brazilian Churrascaria? About time to do that – and where’s a better spot than good ol’ Fogueira with amazing views of the Dubai Marina and JBR skyline. Would you bring the kids? Or would you do it without? Read on – our review of Fogueira Dubai […]
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Nov 2024 Update : This offer is discontinued. Please check Jones JBR’s website for current offers. If you’re looking for a chilled out BBQ lunch option with the kids in the weekend – take the family over to Jones the Grocer in JBR. This ones’ in Delta Hotels by Marriott in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Here’s […]
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If you are planning a Jebel Jais road trip – a stopover for a bite at 1484 by Puro has to be added to your itenary. I mean, it is afterall, the highest restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. Gotta tick this one off the bucket list, right? 🙂 Here’s what to expect at 1484 […]
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I was sitting in a bar last night, telling two spanish mums about a really fun spanish brunch that I had gone for my birthday. The first guess? “Lola”? Haha! That has got to count for something, right? 🙂 We had such a great time last Saturday with our friends. Here’s what to expect, if […]
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Did you know that there is a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray? What used to be the Club Lounge, next to Imperium has been tastefully revamped into Tori Tori. We drove down the West Crescent in the Palm Jumeirah one Friday evening for a much awaited date night. An evening, to review their […]
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We got properly dressed up one Saturday in September, for a much anticipated double date with our dear friends. Sky Brunch at Attiko it was. I had been there just once – months ago, for drinks at sunset – so was excited to see what they had to offer for brunch. We contemplated walking, and […]
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If you have been in Dubai for more than 5 years, chances are you have done the Fork and Cork brunch at some point or another. It’s Anantara the Palm’s big brunch. The last time we did this – we didn’t have any mini versions of ourselves at the table to attend to. It was […]
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Have you been to Canary Club? Have you heard of them? We went once, many months ago for their brunch with the family and loved it. Our friends have done their ladies night as well (missed that one, unfortunately!) So when we were doing the business lunch round up we knew we had to reach […]
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If you have been here long enough, you would have heard of Candypant’s brunches from friends or social media. They’re famous for doing a good, fun brunch – one fit for celebrations. Every Saturday – Candypant’s does one at Akira Back called Brunch Refined. We went over to Akira Back early May with friends to […]
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Have you been to Mama Zonia, in Pier 7? Having been there for a ladies nights awhile back, we returned to Mama Zonia on a Friday afternoon early May, to review their business lunch offer. Here’s one to do, particularly if you work in Marina Plaza and surroundings, and looking for a nice business lunch […]
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Nonya in Taj JLT have launched a fun brunch for the summer season – calling it, the Ultimate Southeast Asian Saturday Brunch. I think they’ve read enough memes to know the word ‘pan-asian’ have been used a little to much in marketing blurps – haha. As someone who comes from that side of the world, […]
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Have you heard of a pan-asian restaurant called Not Only Fish? A fellow marina mum told me about it many months ago, when she went there for their business lunch. She loved it, and these were her exact words ” It was so good… super packed. Service was amazing. ” Fast forward many months later […]
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One of our most memorable staycations was at the Address Beach Resort two years ago. I remember floating around in their infinity pool – mesmerised by the spectacular views from the 77th floor. Wouldn’t it be nice, to sit in a restaurant all afternoon – come winter or summer, and have that view? Well, hats […]
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Raffles the Palm have recently appointed three highly experienced chefs who have worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan. The team have since introduced a new offer, know as ‘Sushi and Soul,’ – a very unique date night experience combining authentic japanese culinary dishes in Matagi, with an evening of jazz in Sola Jazz Lounge. We […]
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May 2024 – Luigia has introduced a new brunch – Il Brunch di Luigia. Please check Luigia’s events page for details. Luigia in JBR have relaunched a family brunch every Saturday and Sunday – calling it ” Il Brunch di nonna Luigia.” According to Google (I have a lot of skills, Italian isn’t one of […]
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Right on the Bluewater Wharf sits Virgin Izakaya, an extension of the very popular bar in Ukraine. This is their fourth venue – and where else best to do it but in the heart of Dubai itself. Every Saturday they do a ‘Wild Izakaya Brunch’. We went over early February to review it – just […]
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The beach area next to Jones the Grocer was under construction for a very long time. We were wondering – what’s going on? Say hello to Zing, Hilton Palm Jumeirah’s own Beach Bar, to add to a number of other restaurants in its property. We went over to the Hilton end of January to review […]
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We are possibly one of the last people in Dubai to dine in Ce La Vi. I am sure you have a photo on that swing – possibly a Dubai bucket list, isn’t it? Though we haven’t done their famous business lunch as yet, we did have the opportunity to review Ce La Vi’s Saturday […]
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Have you been to Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Dubai with the family? Such a delicate, pristine property, isn’t it? Beluga, its beachside restaurant has been revamped and reopened mid 2022, as Villamore. We went over early January to review the venue with the little people. Here’s what to expect at Villamore Kempinski Palm Jumeirah.
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Why haven’t we been to Raffles the Palm before this? What an exquisite property – the interior, the landscaping, their gardens – just beautiful. As we walked into the lobby, we were in awe – the sparkling christmas tree right in the middle and a giant chandelier right above. We have entered a castle, haha. […]
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Dubai Harbour is literally our own backyard. As soon as the area opened up about a year ago, we have been there with the kids to scoot, cycle and simply run around. About a month ago, whilst cycling with my 6 year old, we ended up at Delizie. I did not realise that there was […]
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Introducing Peaches and Cream – a bright, retro-inspired beach club on the Palm which is very much family friendly. You might have seen pictures of it on social media – eye-popping primary colours that is bound to bring a smile to anyone who walks in. We went over one weekend early December to review the […]
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Jones the Grocer have opened another branch in Dubai, here in Jumeirah Beach Residence also known to most as JBR. We took the little people over early December (after a very chaotic tree lighting ceremony closeby….haha) – to review the venue over dinner. Here’s what to expect in the newly opened Jones the Grocer JBR.
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I should have gone to Luigia when they first opened up in JBR. Kids play area, authentic Italian food, close to home – ticks all the boxes, right? 🙂 After their back to school event in September recently (which was so much fun, by the way) – we returned with the family to review the […]
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Re-introducing a much loved resort of ours : Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa. Every Sunday, their British Seafood restaurant Geales does a family day lunch. We have done this a few times now, though it was still exciting for us to return, with all 3 in tow. Here’s what to expect in the Geales […]
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A dear friend of ours was back in town and I started hunting left right centre for a fun spot for a get together. We did the ladies night at the new Claw BBQ in the Palm many weeks ago, and have been hoping that they will launch a brunch. They didn’t, but hooray – […]
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Have you ever brunched in Ras al Khaimah? We drove up to the Intercontinental Ras al Khaimah one weekend mid November, for a daycation – as well as to review Noho’s New York Brunch. Somewhere new, somewhere different. That’s, always exciting – isn’t it? 🙂 Here’s what to expect at the Noho’s New York Brunch.
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If you are looking for a nice chilled spot to take a guest around Downtown Dubai for a drink, consider doing the ladies night offer at Karma Kafe. I remember doing their brunch almost 8 years ago – and it was such good food and so much fun. Returned early November to take a guest […]
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2023 Update : Jardin Rose Family Brunch is discontinued. Please have a browse through our Family Brunches Listing for other options. Did you watch Beauty and the Beast, as a child? I did. I loved it. So I was probably more excited than my kids when I found out that the Family Brunch team had […]
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A popular one with the Brits for obvious reasons is the family brunch at Bread Street Kitchen – Gordon Ramsey’s award-winning restaurant. We headed down the Palm towards Atlantis on a Saturday afternoon late October to review their family brunch, three little kids in tow. If you’ve always been planning to do this and wasn’t […]
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2023 Update : Please note that CMP is currently closed. Wouldn’t it be nice to have free flow mimosas with breakfast? Every weekend, CMP Bar & Grill does ‘The Over Easy Brunch’, which is essentially what the rest of the world call brunch : a late breakfast. Add on bubbly, or if you are feeling […]
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Have you ever done an immersive dining experience, where art, story-telling and 3d graphics were intertwined? We drove up to the Shangri La one Friday evening to review Seven Paintings, over a much awaited date night. Here’s what Seven Paintings is all about.
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How about a 4-course lunch in a pan-asian fine dining joint somewhere close to home or work, for 99aed – which includes coffee or tea? Somewhere, with sweeping views of the Dubai Marina, and the Emirates Golf Course. Look further and you can actually see a teeny bit of the Burj al Arab. That’s business […]
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Four Seasons Resort Dubai in Jumeirah Beach have relaunched their Saturday brunch in Suq, their family restaurant. We returned to the resort in September to review the brunch, now called the ‘Sensational Saturday Brunch.’ A bit cheesy I thought – it better be as ‘sensational’ as it is named to be, haha. Here’s what to […]
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Would you have bubbles with breakfast? Is 10am too early for a glass of prosecco? We drove to the Palm on a Saturday morning, just husband and I – to review Ula’s ‘Bottomless Breakfast’ offer. A quick breakfast date close to home 🙂 Here’s what to expect.
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It only took me 10 months to finally pay a visit to the much-talked about – Sushi Samba. There were numerous attempts to do their business lunch, but when you have school pick ups to do – the 12-2pm timeslot never worked. Finally booked us a table during the school holidays, to try out their […]
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If you are looking for an intimate, cosy venue for a date or celebration with cabaret and entertainment – Taikun is it for you. We went over one Friday evening, to review the venue over dinner and drinks. Excited as always, as I do love dinner shows – the music, the dance, the drama. Here’s […]
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A dear friend was organising his birthday do with the troupe, and Trader Vic’s was the spot. Tiki Hula Hula Brunch it’s called – happening every Saturday at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. They had been there just a few weeks prior and loved it so much for the food and party vibe that he decided to […]
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Somewhere in Bluewaters – lies an automative-themed restaurant called DRVN by Porsche. It would be our first time checking it out, when we went over mid-summer to review the venue. Cars, coffee, and art – what an interesting cafe concept. Here’s what to expect from DRVN by Porsche.
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Depending on who you stalk on socials, you might have seen images of these two sumos with the Burj Khalifa in the backdrop. This – is Tabu, a newly opened Japanese restaurant located in Business Bay, managed by Infini Concepts – the company behind Ce La Vi, amongst others. We went over on a Saturday […]
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Tucked away on the second floor of The Dubai Edition sits Thia Skylounge – a lush restaurant and bar right by the hotel’s podium rooftop pool. We went over mid-July to review the venue, taking along mum who, just like me – loves discovering new venues in and around town. Here’s how Thia Skylounge is […]
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It has been awhile since we were last at The Beach Bar & Grill in the One&Only Royal Mirage. The entire venue had recently been refurbished – with a new Adults-Only pool built next to it, called the Al Janoub pool. I drove over, early July to review the venue – taking along mum as […]
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Boy was I glad to find out that Mondoux had reopened a sister branch in our neighbourhood – here in The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence. I had always wanted to check out the Creek Harbour branch but never got the chance to head up that way. We drove over to the new branch here in […]
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July 2023 Update : FamBam Brunch have relaunched for the 2023 season and is slightly different than what is mentioned in this review done in 2022. Please see our current reel for the Fam Bam Brunch for details. We are always happy to see another family brunch being launched in Dubai. I first found out […]
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We took the folks one Friday evening in May to The First Collection JVC to check out the South American restaurant Sante Ria. They have a brunch then – called Azucar Brunch, which starts from 8pm onwards. Definitely not a time to bring little people along so it was just the four of us grown […]
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To add on to the detailed coverage of Nonya, this piece highlights their Afterwork Drinks offer – another way to call what we all know as ‘Happy Hour’ in Dubai. When? If you are feeling a little thirsty on a schoolday, and want to catch up with a friend – pop into Nonya for a […]
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There are some experiences that are better explained through images and video – and Koyo is one of them. Having done the Kabuki brunch with friends many weeks beforehand, I was pretty excited to take mum back there for ladies night. We got dressed up on a Wednesday night, jumped into a taxi and got […]
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Just before the little man turned 2, we thought it be fun that we took him to a family restaurant that had a live band to celebrate. After some research, I remembered Wavehouse, which I had popped in once before, for a wander. Wavehouse is one of those venues which ticks most boxes. It’s got […]
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We took the folks over to the Taj one afternoon mid-May to review the newly opened Nonya over dinner. I had found out about the venue on socials ; apparently it had ‘Malaysian and Singaporean influences’. Possibly the first time I’ve seen a fine dining joint specifically mention this in their social blurp. We got […]
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With so many new restaurants replacing old ones in Mall of the Emirates – I wasn’t too sure where to bring the folks for lunch. Had a browse on the Entertainer App and noticed that there’s a new(ish) cafe that was in THAT Concept Store. Yes the store name is in caps, I’m not shouting. […]
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September 2023 Update : Please note that Mango Tree Thai Bistro is currently closed. We returned with the family on a Wednesday night to review the BBQ Night at Mango Tree Thai Bistro. This was early May, and surprisingly it was so nice and cool to sit outside in their terrace. For one evening, we […]
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We drove up to Business Bay one Saturday to meet another family for brunch – this time to review Billy’s Brunch at Bai Bar. It was one of those weekends in March where we were sceptical what the weather was going to be like. It was going to be either hot and icky (like the […]
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Elegant, you say?
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. It was nice to return to Le Rose in the Address Fountain Views on a Saturday afternoon with friends. This time for brunch, aptly called ‘Le Brunch’. Is it just me but is everything french sounds just a little […]
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October 2023 Update : Mezzerie has relaunched a new family brunch. Read more about Once Upon a Brunch here. Mezzerie has finally relaunched their Saturday brunch, after a very long hiatus. Surf and Turf brunch it’s called – and guess what, kids under the age of 10 eat free, with complimentary access to Coco’s Kids […]
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The last time we were at Li Brasil – we had the little people with us. Safe to say I was quite pleased to find out that Brunch Beleza at Li Brasil is strictly adults-only. A chance to relax and have some good lebanese and brazilian food, sip on cocktails and enjoy the view with […]
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. We returned to Le Rose on a Tuesday evening, to review their Moules et Frites night. Mussels and fries, for those who are not well-versed in french (*waves*, me!). Went with a girlfriend this time – as it’s not […]
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We returned to Eauzone one fine school night, all excited and dressed up for a much-awaited date night. One&Only Royal Mirage’s modern asian beachside restaurant had recently introduced a new menu. It would be our first time dining there without the little people, which also means we can actually look at the food, eat it […]
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Everyone raves about Lah Lah. Friends who live in the neighbourhood, online forums. Last weekend we had the opportunity to review their evening brunch, and I was actually pretty excited. A group of friends had wanted to check it out as well so they booked, and it ended up being a table of 9. Fun […]
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A friend had suggested ‘this new place in Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse’ for breakfast. I remember seeing Isola on socials, and it had always been on the to-go-list. Good time, seeing that the weather is still *thankfully* quite cool, or actually very cold and windy these daysearly Feb 2022. Off I went on a school day […]
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. There is a new French restaurant in town, and it’s called Le Rose Dubai. We braved the Sheikh Zayed Road traffic one Thursday evening to review the newly opened venue. It was Steak et Frites night – which you […]
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It was nice to return to Gal with the family, after a sneak peak of the venue in an event in the summer. With good weather in Dubai right now, we chose to sit outside in their terrace this time. Do not worry – every spot you choose, you will be overlooking the mammoth structure […]
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A very quick review of ladies night at Couqley last week. A fellow mum had recommended the ladies night (credit goes entirely to Michelle – thanks!!) – 99 AED for a meal plus unlimited drinks (for a 3 hour seating). So I dropped the venue an email to book and it was all set – […]
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When was the last time you tried an absolutely new cuisine? That will be us, just last week when we went to Zor in The Pointe to review the venue over dinner. Excited, as we had never really tried Uzbek or Russian cuisine in a restaurant before. Always fun to try something new, isn’t it?
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Though we have been to the Four Seasons, it would be our first time walking into their gardens, and to dine in Sea Fu. As you would expect from the Four Seasons – their gardens are carefully manicured and every corner appears to have been designed for that picture-perfect snapshot. Add in those fluffy clouds […]
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Last weekend, we drove up to Jumeirah to review the newly opened Turkish restaurant – Huqqabaz. The name is quite familiar by now, isn’t it? With the first branch in Dubai Mall, and the other in MOE which we have just recently visited. How is Huqqabaz like? How does it differ from its other branches?
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It was nice to return to Jones the Grocer with the family after having been there a couple of times beforehand. It was the first time trying out their menu properly over dinner and drinks whilst soaking in the golden rays of the sun just before it slid down over the horizon. Ah, I love […]
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I had seen snippets of the Huqqabaz Garden on social media and was quite surprised to know that there was an outdoor cafe with a garden in Mall of the Emirates. You didn’t know that as well, did you? Did you know they also have displays of fine art within the venue?
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And……. it’s winter. Sundowners season, all over again. And where is the best spot on the Palm for that? If you ask me, I will likely tell you – Palm West Beach 😉 Earlier this week, we went over to February 30 at 4pm in the afternoon for an early date to review the newly […]
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It was only appropriate to dine in the newly reopened Rang Mahal on Diwali. By chance – honestly, as we had to reschedule the initially booking. I’ll put my hands up here – I am no expert when it comes to indian cuisine. So please take note of this, when you are reading this review […]
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Introducing Ula, a new beachside restaurant situated at the very end of Palm West Beach where Dukes the Palm sits. It replaces West 14th – one of the first restaurants we visited many years ago when we were fresh to the Dubai dining scene. I had seen images of Ula online and was quite excited […]
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First time I saw a bit of Bella was whilst sneaking into Caroline Stanbury’s instastories. I saw the shiny copper plates on the wall, the Dubai skyline and was thinking – ah, that looks nice, where is this? Bit of clicking and googling took me to Bella and the fact that it was in Business […]
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2022 Update : Graze’s brunch is currently on Saturday’s. Tucked in City Walk sits a boutique hotel called La Ville Hotel & Suites. On the Ground Floor, you will find a fine dining joint by the name of Graze Gastro Bar and Grill. They serve Aussie steaks – second best to kiwi steaks (inserts wink […]
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*2022 Update : This offer is currently called Sushi Sundays. For a lot of us who only gets the chance to do our dates on Saturdays when the nanny is back in – here is a good one to try if you like your sushi and dim sum. Particularly for those who live in the […]
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Friday Brunch at Prime 68 is one classy affair. Black and white inside out, you know you’re walking into a chic brunch as you are escorted down the corridors through the steakhouse. Though we have been and stayed in the JW Marriott Marquis many times since its opening, this would be the first time dining […]
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Shortly after SLS opened its doors here in Dubai, social media went into a little explosion of its own. There were so many reels of Fi’lia and their rooftop pool – that steady camwork leading out to their terrace, I can just picture Fi’lia’s staff shaking their heads watching guest after guest collecting content for […]
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September 2023 Update : Please note that Mango Tree Thai Bistro is currently closed. A family-friendly brunch down in our neighbourhood here in the marina? And it’s pocket-friendly as well? Where? Mango Tree Thai Bistro at the Hilton. To be exact it’s in JBR. Happy to pop in on a Friday afternoon to review the […]
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Everyone knows Five. Let’s be honest – it doesn’t have the best rep after all the noise it made earlier this year2021. And if you have had a few kids, it probably isn’t at the top of your ‘family-friendly resort’ list either. But hey – we all need a break from the little ones, right? […]
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A belated write-up of a memorable staycation that we had in Palazzo Versace one summer. We still talk about it every now and then. The level of detail that the Versace family have put into all the interior design is impressive. We took so many family photos in the lounge of our suite, my mum […]
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2023 Update : Please note that CMP is currently closed. Picture this. You are sat in a leather-clad booth with your other half, one hand holding a glass of red. There is live jazz in front of you. The girl sings to familiar songs – from Nat King Cole, to Mariah Carey, whilst the talented […]
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With temperatures hovering around the 40 degrees mark and Dubai summer in full-swing – it is the perfect time for brunches which includes pool access. So you eat and you drink, and then you end the day by jumping into the pool with the kids. Let’s do this every weekend, shall we? 🙂 Off we […]
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Isn’t it nice to get dressed up for an event? Aren’t we all glad things are getting to some sort of normal in Dubai? 🙂 Introducing Gal, a contemporary Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant situated at the Ground Floor of Address Downtown Dubai. You may not have been there but I am sure you have seen photos of […]
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During our staycation at The Address Beach Resort, we had dinner with the family at Li Brasil – their fine dining restaurant serving a fusion of Lebanese and Brazilian cuisine. Interesting mix, isn’t it? I am not well-versed in either cuisines, so please keep that in mind when reading the rest of the review. I […]
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2022 Update : The review below was written in May 2021 when I went to Phileas for the very first time. We have been back there numerous times since and absolutely love the place. Highly recommend breakfast at Phileas. Original Review : May 2021 I was this close on leaving, standing in the heat, trying […]
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If you’re getting bored of the usual English Breakfast dishes, how about give Mexican a try? Look I am no expert and will not start pretending to be one. Sadly, I have never been to Mexico so I’ll leave the ‘Was it authentic?’ review to those who know better. This, is a brief review of […]
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The Beach Grill is Address Beach Resort’s pool and beachside restaurant. It’s what Palm Avenue is to Waldorf, Seagrill is to Fairmont, Plaj is to Zabeel Saray. It’s basically where you’ll take your kids to dine after an afternoon by the family pool – and guess what? As an in-house guest, kids under 7 dine […]
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Ramadan Kareem, all. Last week we returned to Huqqa in Dubai Mall with the family to review their iftar set menu. The girls were quite excited, not so much about the amazing Turkish food that they serve but about the Ipads they have in the restaurants. Priorities ay, kids these days.
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Tasked with finding a spot for lunch with friends, I google-searched “Business lunch Dubai” and ended up going through a whole list of restaurants on What’s on. A few phone calls to various venues – some were fully booked for two weeks (that restaurant with the famous swing) – I ended up with Roka as […]
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Chef Michael Mina was in Dubai for a few days, and we were quite fortunate to have been invited to pop into Mina Brasserie for lunch whilst he was there. We had never been to Mina Brasserie – so was fairly excited to get dressed up and drive up to the Four Seasons DIFC on […]
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We had spent a few evenings by the Park Hyatt lagoon pool back in December, watching the restaurant being built. Little did we know that it would be Twiggy, one of La Cantine’s newest venture – and a very successful one it appears to be, seeing how busy it was on a late Monday afternoon. […]
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Did you know that Wavebreaker has a playground right next to it on the sand? And they serve drinks as well? And, it’s got a baby swing? Ha, the little things that get parents excited these days 😉 Here’s a run-through of the happy hour deal at Wavebreaker – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, which we had […]
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Headed towards Palm West Beach to meet a girlfriend for a late lunch review – this was Senor Pico, a licensed Mexican joint situated right by the fountains and the giant West Beach sign (no hashtag as well, for a nice change 😉 ). We took a seat outdoors – and at 3:30pm in the […]
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Thought I’ll pop back to Seagrill and check out their more casual offerings, after the elaborate feast we had many weeks ago. The elder one was back in Falcon’s, and younger one completely passed out in our awesome Dragonmart yoyo. I headed towards Fairmont’s seafood restaurant again – this time supposedly incognito and on my […]
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After a lot of browsing around for a Saturday brunch that was family-friendly, the Los Chapitos brunch at El Chapo’s Tacos popped up in this recent Time Out article. “Kid-friendly vibe” it said, plus “activities to keep the little ones occupied.” Bit more googling landed in a review during their September launch which again went […]
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There really isn’t a lot of choices when it comes to Saturday brunches. This popped up on my radar when doing a bit of research a couple of weeks ago (Google, of course) – and I then noticed that we get an extra 25% discount with our Privilee membership. Made a booking online for a […]
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It’s December. Michael Buble is out of hibernation. Don’t you love this time of the year? Last Friday we got ourselves to the Grand Plaza Movenpick in Media City to review their Winterland Festive Brunch. All I had to do to convince the girls to get dressed was ‘there is going to be a lot […]
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It’s all about alfresco dining now, isn’t it? And for the next few months everyone will be busy going out and about with family and friends, making up for lost time that is most of 2020. Well not sure if it is everyone but that’s us 😉 So when I saw the description for Olival’s […]
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Sui Mui – this is the revamped of what used to be Spice Emporium in The Westin Mina Seyahi. We’ve been to Sui Mui a couple of times now since it opened last year – it’s always our go-to with the family and friends, after a day spent at the beach. We returned last Wednesday […]
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Eauzone is One and Only Royal Mirage’s asian restaurant – known to many as one of Dubai’s most romantic restaurants. Well, that’s for evening time when the sun sets and the pool lits up turquoise. In the day time it serves as a pool and beachside restaurant, somewhere you go to for a bite after […]
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Back to Huqqa in Dubai Mall with the family last weekend to review what they had to offer for breakfast. We normally don’t do breakfast with the entire troupe as it’s just too much effort and time to get everyone ready on a Friday morning. But hey – if it’s at somewhere nice, with views […]
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Back in August, I saw a post about pizza making for little ones in our neighbourhood. Made a phone call, a spot was booked for my girl and off we went. She had such a great time kneading dough, spreading tomato sauce and sprinkling cheese all over the place. All the fun things toddlers get […]
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The big 40. Not me – not yet anyways, hee hee. I was looking for a spot for the husband’s birthday do, and it was going to have to be karaoke. A bit of googling and Maiden Shanghai popped up as one of the few places in Dubai that has a karaoke room. Well, one […]
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Back to Fairmont the Palm this weekend with the family – this time for a lunch review at their seafood restaurant – Seagrill Bistro. I had always had the impression that the restaurant was an adults-only venue, but was then informed that kids were welcomed. Did you know that kids 5 and below eat for […]
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Last Thursday we got the little ones dressed up, and ourselves too – for an evening brunch at Feast, located about 15 minutes up Sheikh Zayed Road from the marina. Happy to have accepted the invitation to review the brunch as it ticked a lot of boxes – there was going to be a lot […]
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“It’s very expensive,” she said, as she took away the beautiful plates from our table. Two minutes late and the probability of it ending up on the floor was pretty high. My 2-year old’s lips started to quiver. Oh no. Please don’t make a scene here. Not in Torno Subito! Cellphone out – as my […]
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2022 Update : Renaissance Hotel is currently St Regis Downtown Dubai Kid-free. They should have used that as their promo-tag. I had to check with Bleu Blanc as it was not mentioned anywhere on their website or social media platforms that this was a kid-free brunch. Imagine how excited I was – a chance to […]
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There are some places you go to once and you tick it off your list, and then there’s Walnut Grove. Early last year, we checked out the Dubai Mall branch as part of a review. Shortly after, they were introduced into the Entertainer and we returned again and again on our own expense for lunches, […]
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2022 Update : Oompa Loompa is now calle Masha the Bear Restaurant The quickest way deals get around these days when it comes to kid’s activities is social media. Saw a post in the JBR Mums Dubai FB group (credits entirely to Kristel!), a hunt through instagram, a couple of emails and phone call later, […]
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Our dear friend had organised a get-together last night – “The City Grill” she had told me. I asked her during dinner where did the recommendation come from – and the answer was simply ‘The Entertainer’ – haha. Just like me – every single time 😉 It was a summer offer – 1 main course […]
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Last weekend we had the opportunity to bring our 3-year old to participate in a sushi masterclass held for kids, at Tanuki’s in the Dubai Mall. Whilst it’s meant for 6-year olds and above, they mentioned that the younger ones are free to join in with guidance from the parents.
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It was a really hot day yesterday. I don’t think the husband was very pleased with my fabulous family plan to head towards Ras al Khaimah (again) in the sweltering 40 degrees summer heat and 80 percent humidity. The Ritz Carlton Al Hamra was the destination I told him – “A stunning beach resort, ‘complimentary’ […]
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A friend was raving about this new asian foodcourt/restaurant at The Pointe – they had gone for the 148AED unlimited dishes deal on a schoolnight and said the food was amazing. Checked the Entertainer and found that they had a 241 for their Friday Brunch – 255AED for two, including drinks. What a crazy deal […]
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I’m no expert when it comes to Turkish cuisine. Unfortunately spending a couple of days in Istanbul on holiday doesn’t make you a pro. So here’s a review from someone who simply appreciates good food, a good spot and an overall good ambience 🙂
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Whilst the evening didn’t start out right, as we had planned to stay in the Kid’s Club with both our girls for half an hour before dinner started …. this was eventually made up by great service (and food) at Flow Kitchen 🙂 And of course, an hour of peace and quiet during dinner as […]
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Having spent a week in Sicily in April didn’t stop us from heading over to BiCE for iftar. You could never say no to good italian food. BiCE has been around ever since we moved over here back in 2012, and I’m sure it was around even before that. There’s a reason why restaurants “survive” […]
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September 2023 Update : Please note that Mango Tree Thai Bistro is currently closed. We’ve never been to the Souk Al Bahar branch when it was there. Have you? How was it? Happy that we finally tried the Mango Tree Thai Bistro, newly opened in The Hilton – situated on Plaza Level JBR just last […]
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When another restaurant pops up in Dubai, and markets itself as offering authentic cuisine from our region – we get so excited. Took us awhile to check this one out – I’ll blame it on attempting to make plans when you have two under two’s, and the fact that Kim’s Singapore Seafood is located at […]
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We shifted to a table in one of the corners of the restaurant. Parked the pram, sat the 2-year old down and started to go through the menu. As we tried to settle down, I could not help but notice that the lady at the table next to us was staring at us. The littlest […]
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You’ve seen those lagoon pools. You’ve always wanted to swim in them. But you don’t want to break the bank and stay overnight. Alternative? Do a daycation at Anantara the Palm. Also called their Swim, Eat and Relax deal – you pay 299 AED for a 3-course gourmet meal at The Beach House (indoors – […]
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I was going to put “The Address Boulevard” as well, but the title just sounded a little bit odd. Don’t you love what they’ve named the new restaurant in the newly opened Address Boulevard? The Restaurant. I can go on and on about the name, but let’s move on to one of the many highlights of […]
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We almost didn’t make it. Schoolnights and driving up Sheikh Zayed Road never really went hand in hand, but I managed to convince G that if the food was as good as their Friday Brunch (click here), then it should be worth it! So off we went to Park Regis Kris Kin in Bur Dubai […]
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I’ve been to Mekong at Anantara The Palm a couple of times now. Not as many times as I’ve been to Thailand – just enough to recommend to friends if they were to ask for a good Thai spot. Their ala carte dishes never disappoint – though we were not blown away with their Sam Yan […]
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April 2026 : Please note that Siddharta Lounge is now permanently closed. Did you make it to the opening party of Siddharta Lounge last Monday? I really should’ve made an effort, gotten dressed up and walked across the bridge. It’s literally a ten minute walk from home and if I peek out of the balcony […]
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If Lovin’ Dubai were to do a post on this, they would probably title it, “This has got to be the best business lunch deal in JBR”…… or “If you work or live in JBR, you have to come here for lunch.” Unfortunately as great a title that would be to get everyone to click on […]
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I have always wanted to go to La Serre. Every time we drove along Emaar Boulevard I’ll look over at the double storey floor to ceiling glass facade and it’s always full. From friends, and the bits and pieces of social media that I’ve seen – they do good food. U by Emaar launched a […]
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I was quite sad when I saw Urbano closed its doors. We used to take guests there for some good Italian, with a view of the fountains. After sometime, the construction boards came down and taking over was a new Turkish meatery – “Gunaydin” it was called. We had missed the media event, so requested […]
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Last weekend, we got all dressed up for a much belated date at the Emirates Golf Club, across the road. By road I meant the 6-lanes very-busy Sheikh Zayed Road. Though we can actually see the Golf Club from our place, we hardly cross over for food (none of our friends really talks about it?). […]
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I’m happy to say that we’ve found a reasonably priced yum cha experience, close enough to what I’ll call authentic. Still not perfect…. but close enough. Some restaurants try to do its best, but without the pork factor, you can never really bring out the authenticity of yum cha. That’s me looking at a lot […]
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Saturdays are usually spent chilling at home. Recovering from the night after for some, doing your weekly groceries or maybe, catching up with friends at a laid-back brunch. La Cantine introduced just that few weeks back, as noted in their press release – to “indulge in the delights of a real Parisian bedroom.” So when […]
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Before Zengo opened its doors and Le Royal Meridien was still working on the then “new” road leading up to its entrance, the husband and I used to go cycling down that way quite a bit and wondered what was going on : all these wrapped-up trees and construction. January 2015 came, we had a […]
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Few Thursdays back, we were invited to the Churrasco Nights at Cabana, The Address Dubai Mall – renewed for the season. With the guests here and mum keeping them company (as well as our little one), the two of us sneaked away through the mall, to the outdoor pool of the The Address Hotel. Cabana, their […]
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So many hotels in Dubai and yet, we haven’t been to Park Regis Kris Kin after being here for almost 5 years now. Go ahead and say it, ” You spoilt marina lot!”. Yes yes, that’s us 🙂 Now, I’ve seen a few photos on social media and posts from other bloggers who have dined at […]
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Last weekend, we made our way down to Abu Dhabi with the family, to check out one of the many restaurants in the Venetian Village. This was actually the first time that we have ever been through the grounds of The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi (where The Venetian Village lies). What was meant to be […]
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Introducing, Chef Mohammad Iqbal, who has been at the JW’s Steakhouse since it opened its doors 21 years ago. We were very honoured to have met the man himself last night – very humble, and polite as he showed us the restaurant, one of the oldest, and supposedly first steakhouses in Dubai. He then said us, […]
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So last night we drove over to The Beach to attend the launch of ‘Taco Tuesdays’ at Poco Loco. For AED 129 per person, you get to feast on as much tacos’ as you wish. Pretty good way to try out what they have to offer. Traffic on Jumeirah Beach Road was jammed (as usual? […]
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I have a soft spot for the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort. They have a fine selection of restaurants (Rhodes Twenty10’s our favourite!), and is one of many resorts we would recommend for a staycation. During our stay there few summers back, we had breakfast at the then called ‘Brasserie’. So when it was revamped, and […]
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Coya, colourful Coya. Much love and thought has been put into the interior design, and I’ll dare say the same for their food. Early last week, I met up with blogger friend C from AtoZaatar.com for lunch. I have been to their Members’ Club Lounge early this year, and as we left the venue I […]
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It’s been awhile since we’ve gone to brunch with friends. Out came the handy Entertainer app and ‘Al Grissino’ popped up. I jumped onto social media to see if anyone else has been and saw this from fellow blogger Foodie with Suitcase , and decided – yep, we’re going. Their website had a few more offers and the Thursday […]
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When it comes to chinese, both husband and I are always sceptical with what will be offered and expect to be disappointed. Hakkasan Dubai, one of the ten restaurants which have branched from its original one in London boasts itself as offering fine-dining Cantonese cuisine. Food so close to home, we put on our critique […]
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