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- West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
- +971-4-440-1010
The Palm
Whoever reduced Dubai's charm to gleaming towers and billionaire business deals was wrong. The One & Only's The Palm resort is deeply devoted to romance and epicurean pleasures, an ethereal ret... read more
- Dubai Mall, Fashion Ave., Dubai
- +971-4-339-8709
DSquared2
It's a long way from Canada to the UAE, but the diminutive duo behind DSquared2 (twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten) have made the trek, staking a claim on Fashion Avenue in the spectacular Dubai Mal... read more
- 1 Emaar Blvd., Burj Khalifa, Dubai
- +971-4-888-3888
Armani/Privé
Though the Armani Hotel ain't cheap, that doesn't mean you can't spend a few precious hours cozying up to the Dubai beau monde at Privé's sexy late-night haunt. The lounge attracts the fit a... read more
- Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
- +971-4-332-9260
Cavalli Club
Designer Roberto Cavalli's temple to the rich and fabulous, this one allegedly costing in the neighborhood of US$30 million. If you expect to get in, be attractive. Be very attractive. Crystal chan... read more
- Jumeriah Beach Road, Dubai
- +971-4-342-8177/8
Circle Café
Injecting a sense of adventure into mundane lunchtime options. A Victorian tea party with a dollop of modern style. Gossip Girls aspirants pick at gluten-free bagels. Business folk sign contracts o... read more
- Khalid Bin Walid Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai
- +971-4-355-8500
Chill
Don’t let the corny name or seedy location put you off. Taking advantage of the desert heat, Chill is a rooftop bar for the elite scensters. Less expat brats and more Londonite cool. Designed... read more
- Al Sofouh Road, Dubai
- +971-4-399-5555
Bar Below
Decent new addition to Dubai’s after work scene. Split level bar, wood panel floor, comfy dark red chairs. Elegantly modern with a well thought out mix of metallic cyclindrical lighting and o... read more
- Burj Dubai Boulevard, Downtown Burj Dubai , Dubai
- +971-4-436-8928
Hukama
Meaning house of wisdom, Hukama is a clever dinning option. While it garners the reputation and aesthetics of a top end restaurant its prices are more modest. Dark brown and cream finishes are offs... read more
- Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
- +971-4-406-8999
La Parrilla
Unashamed Argentinean steak house. Tavern style interior (albeit one with some cash), low arched ceilings, dark wood furnishings and cow hide accessories. Argentinean roots affirmed with odd Eva Pe... read more
- Burj Dubai Boulevard, Downtown Burj Dubai, Dubai
- +971-4-436-8888
The Address
Piercing through Dubai’s new shopping hub, The Address pops the bubble of intrigue surrounding its neighbouring Burj Dubai. While it may not be as high as the world’s tallest building i... read more
- Gate Village 6, Podium Level, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
- +971-4-425-5660
Zuma
In Zuma, it’s the first-class Japanese food that kung fu’s your ass into culinary enlightenment. Interior is minimalistic. Simple, streamlined and almost feng shui. Beige cube chairs, c... read more
- Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah , Dubai
- +971-4-426-0760
Atlantis
Sol Kerzner’s flagship resort on Dubai’s Palm Jumeriah. Disneyesque castle. Largest water-themed park in the Middle East, superlatives covered. The guest entrance is ornate with golds a... read more
- Satwa, Dubai
- +971-4-345-3365
Spice Lounge
A conundrum of an Indian restaurant. No atmosphere, poor staff, not exactly cheap, but great food. Spice Lounge opts for the high-end Indian experience. A capacious boutique style interior embraces... read more
- The Dubai Mall, Dubai
- +971-4-4270515
Neos, Sky Lounge,
So exclusive you need two private lifts to enter. At 63 floors it’s the highest bar in Dubai offering jaw loosening views of the Blade Runner style cityscape. Tall back chairs befitting garga... read more
- Dubai Marina, Dubai
- +971-4-399-8888
Buddha Bar
Less of the IT crowd, more of the shit crowd. Young socialites decorated in Ed Hardy attire and the obligatory “don’t you know who I am” sunglasses worn indoors. Luckily the inter... read more
- Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah , Dubai
- +971-4-426-0760
Nobu
Raw interiors and even rawer food. Wrapping the hottest sushi restaurant in town is a wooden leaf creating the illusion of a hollowed out tree. A decadent tree house at that. Where green lighting a... read more
- Burj Dubai Blvd., Dubai
- 971-4-428-5927
Nezesaussi
Kiwi, South African and Australian sports bar based in Al Manzil hotel for the young and attractive. The kitchen sizzles with country classics from grilled New Zealand lamb to Monte Cristo sandwich... read more
- The Walkway JBR, Dubai Marina, Dubai
- +971-4-423-3828
El Chico
Upstairs kitchen and downstairs restaurant often results in painful crashing tumbles for unassuming waiters at this otherwise delightfully smart Mexican tavern. Multi-colored lights adorn the woode... read more
Featured Listings
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The Palm
Whoever reduced Dubai's charm to gleaming towers and billionaire bu...
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DSquared2
It's a long way from Canada to the UAE, but the diminutive duo behi...
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Armani/Privé
Though the Armani Hotel ain't cheap, that doesn't mean you can't sp...
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Cavalli Club
Designer Roberto Cavalli's temple to the rich and fabulous, this on...
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Circle Café
Injecting a sense of adventure into mundane lunchtime options. A Vi...
