Celebrity Life

Style / Ambiance: Swathed in the sumptuous décor of the Orient, the Golden Dragon at the Taj Mahal Palace has retained its iconic status as one of India’s most innovative restaurants. The Buddhist altar at the entrance bestows good luck, health, and prosperity upon arrival, encouraging diners to relax in atmospheric rooms resplendent with exquisite... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: The award-winning China House is an opulent destination restaurant, yet still offers diners the warmth of a traditional Chinese home. Five stunning, interactive open kitchens as well as four private dining rooms offer diners a choice of surroundings in which to sample sumptuous Oriental dishes. Vijayan Gangadharan, Director of Food & Beverage... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Elite travelers expecting exclusive banquets will be impressed by the contemporary Chinese/Asian cuisine at Xi Yan. As an exclusive, private venue, diners are offered 12 courses for their delectation. Xi Yan private dining was first conceived in the year 2000 by celebrity chef, Jacky Yu in Hong Kong at eventually opened its... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Set in a 400-year-old palace built for the 24th son of the Emperor Kangxi, this one-time favorite haunt of Communist Party Leader Deng Xiaoping is a place for those with a penchant for luxury and all things authentically Chinese. The China Club is a private member’s club comprised of a series of... View Article

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Like its Michelin-starred sibling in London, 16,000-square-foot Hakkasan Abu Dhabi offers exquisite cuisine alongside décor that exudes the brand’s ethos of a modern ethnic aesthetic. Paris-based designer Gilles & Boissier wanted to echo the luxurious London interiors in the Abu Dhabi outpost, which opened in June 2010, while maintaining a unique, Arabian flair. The result... View Article

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Award-winning Shang Palace serves up the taste and charm of traditional China, with a modern flair. Enjoy superb dim sum and other authentic Chinese delicacies. 971 2 509 8888 slad@shangri-la.com Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, between the Al Maqta and Mussafah bridges www.shangri-la.com

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Style / Ambiance: Located in the newly renovated Fontainebleau Hotel, the Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. The Hakkasan doesn’t disappoint,... View Article

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