Less of an island and more of a global food market. Brunch and evening all you can eat and drink sessions draw in hungry crowds. Champagne starts off the feast and it all depreciates from there. Th... read more
The epitome of a luxe vacation spot. Smack bang between a sprawling golf course and top notch yacht club. Well-heeled couples and fashion-conscious walk the Moroccan themed corridors. Attire varies... read more
A classic example of Dubai’s Midas touch. A brazen sister to Mina A’Salam. Even statuesque courtyard stallions are gold. Inside the flamboyancy continues. More flowers than Elton John&r... read more
Whatever you do don’t ask for ketchup, this is Gordon f-ing Ramsay’s joint for Christ sake. Clean white linen. Walls of glass. Minimalist lines. The food and wine list have to do the ta... read more
Stereotypes abound. One litre stein jugs. Heavy oak benches. Lederhosen. An amusing replica of a Munich brewery where everyday is Oktoberfest. Authenticity continues to transcend from old country p... read more
The décor couldn’t be more bespoke if it tried. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels overlooking the length and breadth of a heaving Dubai. Dark, understated cherry wood appliances. Tables an... read more
Rising from the creek with its sharp angular exterior, the hotel is a bonafide example of modern-day cubism. Although in an area now considered less fashionable, it’s still ideal for holidaym... read more
Fast-fashion emporium stocking every current style, trendy and tacky alike. As H&M's cheaper, American-born counterpart, this mall fixture is both a tween favorite and a hotspot for bargain-hun... read more
Mondays and Wednesdays: extraordinarily cheap drink and food promotion, drawing in the penny-pinching crowd. While Gordon Ramsay’s Verre sits across the hall, Glasshouse has established itsel... read more
Elegantly bland with old world primness. Not as brazen as its five-star counterparts, but equally as grand. Fairytale stairwell dominates the lobby filled with Gabrielle Solis hoochie mamas freshly... read more
Whoever reduced Dubai's charm to gleaming towers and billionaire bu...
It's a long way from Canada to the UAE, but the diminutive duo behi...
Though the Armani Hotel ain't cheap, that doesn't mean you can't sp...
Designer Roberto Cavalli's temple to the rich and fabulous, this on...
Injecting a sense of adventure into mundane lunchtime options. A Vi...