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Sea-fresh fish, delivered your way at The Fish House

13 Feb 2018

UAE, Dubai. The Fish House, a fresh culinary concept new to Dubai’s dining scene, has opened its doors at Dubai Festival City’s prestigious waterfront on 7 February 2018. Located in the 5 star InterContinental Hotel, The Fish House comprises local fish along with quality and personalisation.

Inspired by local heritage and the simplicity of diligently sourcing the freshest produce, The Fish House prides itself on delivering an authentic dining experience, accompanied by a social and... Read More

You can now have a 'selfiecino' in Dubai (Video)

10 Feb 2018

The National -- It took London by storm last year, and the "selfiecino" is now in Dubai.

With this next-level, high-tech latte art, you can have your own face - or any image - printed onto a coffee, and the Costa drive-thru on Al Wasl Road (near the corner of Umm Amar Road) is now home to a Ripple Machine. The technology can transfer any image onto the top of a coffee. You simply share a picture with the barista (via WhatsApp, etc), and they will upload it to the machine, which will '... Read More

McDonald's creates $12,500 ring in Valentine's Day stunt

08 Feb 2018

Fashion Network -- McDonald's has created an outrageous diamond and sapphire-studded Big Mac ring worth $12,500 in a Valentine's Day stunt that encourages true Big Mac lovers to pledge their commitment by putting a ring on it.

Seven layers of the fast food giant's iconic sandwich have been bedazzled as white diamonds, orange and green sapphires and encrusted in an 18K gold "Bling Mac" that can be won by sending funny and creative vows of love and commitment on Twitter.

The... Read More

This Chinese New Year, Transport into the 1920s with Buddha Bar

08 Feb 2018

The world-renowned Buddha Bar at Grosvenor House, Dubai is ringing in the Year of The Dog in style this Chinese New Year, taking party-goers back to a night in 1920’s Shanghai.

For one night only, this Saturday 17th February, Buddha Bar will be putting on an impressive dinner show, starring epic Chinese singer, Amy and infamous Burlesque dancer, Scarlett. Buddha Bar promises to take guests on a journey back to the roaring 1920’s. Those who dress to impress and follow the 1920’s theme... Read More

Celebrate CNY in Style with Armani Hotel Dubai

08 Feb 2018

Seasonal Romance and Chinese Celebrations at Armani/Lounge

February is all about celebration, starting with Valentine’s Day and love really is the sweetest thing at Armani/Lounge as we celebrate romance in the shape of an afternoon tea experience brimming with colourful culinary passion. Savour salmon gravlax with rose macaroon and caviar and red shrimp and lobster mango tartlets ahead of a quartet of seasonal dolce including mini raspberry pillows complete with diamond ring and... Read More

Chinese New Year celebrations at the highest restaurant in the world

07 Feb 2018

This Chinese New Year, At.mosphere offers an exquisitely curated five-course dinner menu bursting with oriental flavours to complement the breathtaking views of Downtown Dubai from the 122nd floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Skillfully crafted by the talented culinary team of At.mosphere restaurant, the Lunar New Year menu includes an array of festive dishes honouring the Year of the Dog. Begin with appetite-whetting Duck, Charsiew Chicken and Spinach Dumpling, followed by Soba... Read More

Brunch is now served on a 220-foot yacht in Dubai

31 Jan 2018

The National -- Friday brunches are a regular pastime for many Dubai residents, but there's now an even more opulent option: you can brunch on a 220-foot-long commercial yacht that will sail around Arabian Gulf waters every Friday and Saturday.

The world's largest yacht is reportedly the Azzam (which is 590 feet long), so the Dubai brunch yacht, called the Lotus, is about a third the size of that, making it among the two or three hundred largest yachts in the world.

The brunch... Read More

A MasterChef restaurant is coming to the UAE

30 Jan 2018

The National -- Fans of reality cooking shows, take note: a restaurant based on the TV show MasterChef is coming to Dubai.

The restaurant will be laid out kind of like the sets of the TV show, which has many international iterations, and it will be called - rather laconically - MasterChef the TV Experience.

The new restaurant will be found in the Wyndham West Bay Dubai Marina Hotel (which is scheduled to open later in 2018), and diners will be able to choose from a menu that... Read More

Celebrate your Chinese New Year at Hakkasan

29 Jan 2018

In celebration of Chinese New Year 2018, Hakkasan, the brand known for its modern interpretation of authentic Cantonese cuisine, will usher in the Chinese New Year with festive celebrations commemorating 2018 as The Year of the Dog. Upholding the brand’s proud Chinese heritage, Hakkasan will welcome the new lunar year with a limited edition signature menu created by Hakkasan chefs from London, USA, the Middle East and Asia.

This year, Chinese New Year falls on Friday 16th February... Read More

Russian Delicacies take Centre Stage at Rixos Premium Dubai’s ‘Na Zdorovie’ Brunch

29 Jan 2018

Good Russian food is hard to find, unless you’re sitting down to dine at Rixos Premium Dubai’s newest Friday brunch, ‘Na Zdorovie’. The team behind the concept are aiming to breathe fresh life into Dubai’s thriving brunch scene with its newest launch, an unprecedented spread that represents the A to Z of Russian cuisine.

Executive Chef Ilker Ciftci will take the lead in the kitchen, wowing brunch-goers with signature Russian favorites, perfect for guests new to the cuisine, and for... Read More