Events Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Ewaan Iftar Preview 2016 | The Palace Downtown, Dubai May 18, 2016 by Haiya Whenever I get an invitation from The Palace Downtown, I’m fleet of foot to accept. Is it because… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Taste of Hakkasan | Dubai May 17, 2016 by Haiya Hakkasan has been on my radar for almost as long as I’ve been in Dubai- 2 years. You… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews The Bookmunch Saturday Brunch | Bay Square, Dubai May 15, 2016 by Haiya A new trend is surfacing in Dubai. The wildly extravagant Friday brunches have been around and in full… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Wakame | Sofitel Downtown Dubai May 12, 2016 by Haiya If your ears/eyes aren’t already bleeding from my redundant chant of “I love Asian food”, there’s something… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews More Burgers at More Cafe | Mall of the Emirates May 11, 2016 by Haiya I’ve been to More Cafe more than once, and while I’ve tried many memorable things there, one thing… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Stomping Grounds | Jumeirah, Dubai May 9, 2016 by Haiya “Stomping Grounds serves up some of the best coffee in Dubai, arguably only second to Espresso Lab and… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Royal China | DIFC Dubai May 1, 2016 by Haiya I received an invite to try out the Royal China in DIFC last week, and truth be told,… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Let’s Play A Game…| Play, The H Hotel April 29, 2016 by Haiya Anyone who’s fond of the finer things in Dubai (especially when it comes to Japanese food) will have… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Farzi Cafe Dubai City Walk II – Tresind’s Hipster Version? April 27, 2016 by Haiya Farzi Cafe arrived in Dubai with a bang only a month ago and has taken the food scene by… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Marina Social | Intercontinental Dubai Marina April 25, 2016 by Haiya Ever since Marina Social opened it’s doors last year, it has been the talk of the town. It… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Enigma Palazzo Versace | Journey Of A Nordic Chef April 21, 2016 by Haiya The first chapter of The Untold Story at Enigma featuring Chef Quique Dacosta, set the bar so high that I… Read more
Dubai Brunches Restaurant-Reviews Busaba Eathai Saturday Brunch | JBR, Dubai April 18, 2016 by Haiya Busaba Eathai will forever hold a super special place in my heart for three reasons: It was where… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Sukothai | Le Meridien Village Dubai April 17, 2016 by Haiya Anytime I’m invited to a Thai restaurant, I can’t decline even if I’m restrained and made to wear… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Eataly | Dubai Festival City. April 14, 2016 by Haiya Fun (and probably little known) fact: the Eataly in New York is owned by Masterchef U.S judge Joe… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews The Gulf Bagel Factory and flashbacks to The OC. April 13, 2016 by Haiya My sister and I didn’t grow up in New York, or any other bagel-cultured part of the world.… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Biryani Pots and Weekday Lunches April 12, 2016 by Haiya I love biryani- love, love, love. But sadly, I have never been able to find good biryani anywhere… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Tresind | Nassima Royal Hotel, Dubai- Summertime Sensations: Simply Phenomenal! April 11, 2016 by Haiya Tresind needs NO introduction. Even if you haven’t already been to what I shall hereby refer to as… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Boca | DIFC Dubai April 5, 2016 by Haiya This is a special one. This was one of those tastings that for some reason become truly memorable… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Toshi | Grand Millenium Hotel, Tecom Dubai April 5, 2016 by Haiya I love Judy. When it comes to bloggers, she, Mitzie Mee, and Fathima (Table for Fie Dubai) definitely top the… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Zuma | DIFC, Dubai- What’s the hype really about? April 5, 2016 by Haiya I’ve been wanting to go to Zuma ever since I heard it’s the “best” sushi spot in Dubai,… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Cafe Bateel and Spring 2016 April 3, 2016 by Haiya The weather was so pleasant in Dubai yesterday, it was almost magical. Now I know it has been… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews The Sexiest Grill In Town | Brasserie 2.0 Le Royal Meridien Dubai March 30, 2016 by Haiya I’m doing far fewer tastings than ever before, and am barely attending any events either. What did make… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Tribeca | JA Oceanview Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Residence March 28, 2016 by Haiya What happens when a person who doesn’t like lounges and bars doesn’t do the due diligence? One ends… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Tea Party on 68th | Prime 68 Steakhouse JW Marriott Marquis Dubai March 23, 2016 by Haiya Where do you take a carnivorous man for afternoon tea? Prime 68. No questions asked. If you have… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Pavilion Bench Brunch | Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Dubai March 20, 2016 by Haiya I realize that if I ever leave Dubai, the institution I’ll miss the most is the Friday Brunch.… Read more
Dubai Brunches Restaurant-Reviews Thiptara Hypnothai Friday Brunch | The Palace Downtown Dubai March 19, 2016 by Haiya The Dubai Food Fest 2k16 has officially ended, but is the celebration of food ever really over in… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Zheng He’s for Dubai Restaurant Week 2016 March 16, 2016 by Haiya This is a good time to be alive and to be in Dubai, for it is the month… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Dubai Long Table Kicks Off Dubai Food Festival 2016 March 14, 2016 by Haiya Dubai is doing a darn good job at being a year-round tourist destination, and the Dubai Food… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Breakfast at Logma March 9, 2016 by Haiya My parents were in town all of last week, and it was bittersweet because I had been looking… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Dean & Deluca | Mall of The Emirates March 4, 2016 by Haiya I’ve had to come to J-town unexpectedly. The suddenness of it made it an unnerving trip as I… Read more
Dubai Brunches Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Urban Picnic Brunch | 3 in 1 Vida Downtown March 4, 2016 by Haiya Dubai’s weather is quite unforgiving for the better part of the year, so the November-March period is prized… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Patiala | Lunch with Chef Kunal Kapoor! February 15, 2016 by Haiya What could possibly trump dining at a restaurant in the Burj Al Arab? Being invited to eat the… Read more
Dubai Brunches Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Chino Latino Friday Brunch | Asia de Cuba February 13, 2016 by Haiya Watch out, Dubai. Abu Dhabi is on the brink of giving your Friday institution a run for it’s… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Bab Al Yam | Burj Al Arab February 11, 2016 by Haiya Full disclosure: as a food blogger, there’s a twinge of validation I feel every time I receive an… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Comptoir 102 February 10, 2016 by Haiya I have a bad habit of repeating myself so your ears are probably bleeding but in case you’ve… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews La Tablita February 8, 2016 by Haiya I’ve never been a fan of “Mexican” food, as I always found whatever “Mexican” item I’m having to… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews La Residence February 7, 2016 by Haiya Located right outside Raffles Wafi and conspicuous with it’s Broadway-like signage, La Residence is a “French-bistro-inspired-affordable-fine-dining-restaurant-with-an-Italian-Chef-and-Mediterranean-flair”. That’s the… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Appetite, The Shop February 7, 2016 by Haiya Sundays: the Mondays of the middle east. The first half of Sunday is almost always spent in silently… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews The Beach House | Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi January 31, 2016 by Passmethedimsum The Beach House is Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi”s most popular and busiest restaurant. With sand in your toes and… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews The Park Grill | Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi January 31, 2016 by Passmethedimsum The Park Grill is Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi’s signature restaurant. It used to be a fine dining spot… Read more
Dubai Brunches Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Giardino Friday Brunch | Palazzo Versace January 29, 2016 by Passmethedimsum Cold, cloudy days in Dubai (like today) are a rare treat, and must be spent to the best… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Enigma at Palazzo Versace | Chapter: Vanguard January 28, 2016 by Passmethedimsum Enigma at Palazzo Versace has been the talk of the town as of late, and understandably so. It… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Reviews Aubaine | The Dubai Mall January 24, 2016 by Passmethedimsum The Dubai Mall is a Narnia not only for retail outlets but also for dining options. It’s latest acquisition… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Vesna- Slavic Spring Envelops the Dubai Conrad. January 24, 2016 by Passmethedimsum I love to eat out because it allows me to try a rainbow of flavors. Flavors that can… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews China Grill at The Westin Mina Seyahi January 15, 2016 by Passmethedimsum I have a very close friend named Wafa. She has been SO super supportive of my blog since… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews The Boulevard Kitchen at Manzil Downtown January 11, 2016 by Passmethedimsum I don’t know what 2016 has in mind, but so far, my workload at the office has quadrupled… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Fume | Kickstarting 2016 With a Great Meal January 4, 2016 by Passmethedimsum 2015 was a good year, Alhumdulillah. I went back to work, started a blog, and gained 5 kilos-… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Masala | Bab Al Shams December 30, 2015 by Passmethedimsum As an insatiable lover of all things food (I refuse the overused, worn-out word “foodie”), I never expected… Read more
Restaurant-Reviews Carluccio’s – One of my all time favorites December 22, 2015 by Passmethedimsum Fun Fact: Carluccio’s was started by celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio. While most of us know him from Two… Read more