Moonrise Dubai and Solemann Haddad
August 18, 2022 by Haiya
Winner of Michelin Guide Young Chef of The Year Award 2022 and Gault & Millau Future Great 2022,…
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Restaurant Reviews
Tan Cha Dubai
August 16, 2022 by Haiya
My friends Zoe Bowker, Jade Worsely and I picked Tan Cha (located at the JW Marriott Marquis) as…
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Mimi Kakushi at the Four Seasons Dubai
March 23, 2021 by Haiya
The dream team behind La Cantine, Ninive, Lana Lusa (and most recently Twiggy) have now graced us with…
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Hisa Franko x Tresind Studio – Ana Ros comes to Dubai
January 10, 2021 by Haiya
“If we don’t have love, it’s difficult to work well, and in the kitchen it’s extremely important”. This…
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La Cantine Du Faubourg DIFC
August 11, 2020 by Haiya
If you’re still a little on edge about COVID but also starting to suffer from Cabin Fever/ desperately…
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The Artisan DIFC Is Back
August 5, 2020 by Haiya
I was a big fan of The OG Artisan by Enoteca Pinchiorri, and would even go so far…
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Shanghai Me DIFC Dubai
July 5, 2020 by Haiya
My last pre-covid lockdown meal outside was on 12th of March 2020, at Hutong Dubai (one of the…
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3BK at Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa
January 19, 2020 by Haiya
In the absence of of sufficient information online and (to be quite frank) not enough people talking about…
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Breakfast at Reif Kushiyaki
January 1, 2020 by Haiya
I’m late to talk about this, but Reif Othman is back (has been for the last 6 months…
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Mango Tree Thai Bistro- A Glimpse of Bangkok In Dubai
December 28, 2019 by Haiya
I’m always on a mission to try out all the Asian food and in that I recently discovered…
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Marea – a slice of New York Italian in DIFC
December 2, 2019 by Haiya
As described on the Marea NYC website, this two Michelin-starred restaurant brings together the ‘authentic and bracing flavors…
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Cervejaria Ramiro / Ramiro’s
November 20, 2019 by Haiya
Unpopular opinion alert: I went to Cervejario Ramiro a.k.a Ramiro’s and didn’t super love it. It was just…
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Kohantei- Time Travel to Japan in Dubai
November 2, 2019 by Haiya
I often get asked where one can find the best dim sum in Dubai (Royal China), or the…
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Bull & Bear Waldorf Astoria DIFC
September 25, 2019 by Haiya
The new Waldorf Astoria has opened its doors, and the property’s ability to stay true to its brand…
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Phoenix Social Club at The H Hotel
July 15, 2019 by Haiya
Guys, I went out. I went out and tried a new place. I finally left the comfort of…
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Luigia Dubai – The Pizza Place that won’t disappoint
May 11, 2019 by Haiya
The last pizza place I really loved was Matto Dubai and I’ve since fallen in love with Luigia…
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Waka Del Mercado Nights
March 16, 2019 by Haiya
My blog is an online diary of sorts, and while I’m not as regular on it as I’d…
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Akira Back at W the Palm
March 9, 2019 by Haiya
A few weeks ago, my (very excited) friend who works at 1004 Gourmet told me Akira Back is…
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A Story of Food with Neha Mishra and the best ramen in Dubai
March 8, 2019 by Haiya
Here’s my story of food (read ramen). I had my first bowl of ramen at Wagamama, 5 years…
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Tresind Dubai: New, Improved And Back With A Bang
January 25, 2019 by Haiya
Tresind Dubai is an old and steady favorite for M and I, but most of you must already…
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Las Lineas De Waka – Waka Tasting Menu
January 19, 2019 by Haiya
Dubai is a tricky market for restaurants, and the formula for what works and what doesn’t is still…
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Tresind Studio
November 27, 2018 by Haiya
One of the buzzwords I foresee bleeding out of ears in 2019 is the term Chef’s Table. I…
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Omakase at Sushi Bar Yasuda- Why We Went There Instead of Sukiyabashi Jiro
October 26, 2018 by Haiya
I always find it the hardest to write about meals and experiences that make the most lasting impressions.…
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Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Fit Food at Bread Street Kitchen Dubai
October 17, 2018 by Haiya
Bread Street Kitchen Dubai have just introduced their Fit Food menu, and last night I was privileged enough…
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Ba Restaurant and Lounge Fairmont Palm Jumeirah
September 29, 2018 by Haiya
I’m back with a restaurant review after 50 million years. I’ve still been eating out plenty, but not…
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Beefbar Dubai
March 23, 2018 by Haiya
What happens when a renowned restaurant from Monaco opens a branch in Dubai? We get excited, very excited,…
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Ninive Dubai
March 21, 2018 by Haiya
Spoiler Alert: I think Ninive Dubai is going to be everything Zahira couldn’t. I know, I know, that’s…
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Catch Dubai
March 17, 2018 by Haiya
Four years in Dubai and this is the first time I went to Catch Dubai. Suffice to say,…
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Little Miss India at Fairmont The Palm
March 11, 2018 by Haiya
I understand that Little Miss India is no longer a new addition to the Dubai dining scene, but…
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Bombay Bungalow JBR Dubai
March 9, 2018 by Haiya
I often get asked what the best restaurant for any given cuisine of food item is, and it’s…
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Slab at La Mer Beach Dubai- Gourmet Fare for the Discerning Casual Diner.
February 19, 2018 by Haiya
La Mer Beach, the newest beachside venture expanse of restaurants, by Meraas, has taken Dubai by storm since its…
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Enigma at Palazzo Versace- Now Persian, and the best it has been since Vanguard.
February 18, 2018 by Haiya
Oh boy. I’ve been following and witnessing the journey of Enigma at Palazzo Versace since Day 1. Here…
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Weslodge Saloon Dubai -JW Marriott Marquis – Still one the best places in Dubai.
February 12, 2018 by Haiya
You won’t believe what happened last Thursday. I peeled myself off of my couch and went out with…
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B.B. Social Dining
January 3, 2018 by Haiya
For our 4th wedding anniversary on the 29th of December, M and I waited too long to make…
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Toro + Ko Dubai | City Walk
December 30, 2017 by Haiya
One of the last tastings I treated myself to this December, was a tasting at Toro + Ko,…
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The Day I Met The Crown Prince of Dubai – at Izu Brasserie
December 23, 2017 by Haiya
The day I met the Crowne Prince of Dubai at Izu Brasserie was the day I was supposed…
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Thiptara at Palace Downtown – is it still palatial?
November 30, 2017 by Haiya
My meal at Thiptara was not paid for in cash. I went there on a media invite, however…
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Carnival By Tresind Season 4: La La Land!
November 30, 2017 by Haiya
My mom was in town a couple of weeks ago, and there was no way I was letting…
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Tong Thai at JW Marriott Marquis- Contender for Best Thai Food in Dubai!
November 21, 2017 by Haiya
My mom was in town last week for only 3 days (not even 3 full days, in fact).…
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Katsuya By Starck | Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai
November 12, 2017 by Haiya
Katsuya By Starck. This has been one of the most talked-about new restaurant openings this year. Jumeirah Al…
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Sidra Lounge Afternoon Tea | St.Regis Dubai
October 9, 2017 by Haiya
AtoZaatar (Courtney) and I kicked off our staycation at St.Regis Dubai with afternoon tea at Sidra Lounge. With…
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Waka and Ceviche Tuesdays
August 23, 2017 by Haiya
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of bold flavors, and since a good ceviche promises those,…
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Links, The Spa, and Monty’s at Address Montgomerie
August 22, 2017 by Haiya
Three years in Dubai and I haven’t once been to Address Montgomerie- until this week, when I ended…
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Mekong Anantara | The Palm, Dubai
August 13, 2017 by Haiya
Thai food is without a doubt my favorite cuisine in the world, and since my recent trip to…
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Yuan | Atlantis Palm Jumeirah Dubai
August 7, 2017 by Haiya
After a rather disappointing meal at Asia Asia last week, and an insatiate desire for good Chinese food,…
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The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
August 5, 2017 by Haiya
We don’t usually eat at any of the dining outlets at the airport, and fast-track straight to the…
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Asia Asia | Pier 7 Dubai Marina
August 2, 2017 by Haiya
Last Sunday my friends and I wanted to go out to town (and basically paint it red). We…
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Giardino at Palazzo Versace Dubai
July 31, 2017 by Haiya
Giardino. The all-day-diner that has everything for everyone and is quite possibly Palazzo Versace’s cash cow that got…
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Afternoon Tea at Mosaico | Palazzo Versace Dubai
July 25, 2017 by Haiya
Afternoon Tea at Mosaico is something that has been on my must-do wish-list for a very long time…
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