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Far removed from the hustle and construction of Dubai, Al Maha is located 40 miles into the desert along the Dubai-Al Ain road. There are now a number of luxury desert escapes in Dubai, but Al Maha was the hotel that first blazed the trail. Here, 42 tented suites, each with a private pool, are... View Article

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Needing little introduction, the Burj Al Arab is known the world over for its inconceivably grand design and top-notch amenities. An absolute riot of color, pattern and overt lavishness, the hotel’s bold decor is not for minimalists. Jutting 1,000 feet into the Arabian Gulf on its own man-made island, it was created to represent the... View Article

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One&Only The Palm is an exclusive island enclave, comprising of just 90 guest rooms and suites plus four opulent beachfront villas. It is incredibly private with a feeling of expansive space and acts as a private escape for guests to enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline. A private marina makes the exclusive island getaway... View Article

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Dubai does not yet have its own Michelin Guide but adopts Michelin–starred chefs in restaurants such as Rhodes W1. The flagship restaurant at the Grosvenor House Hotel was headed by Gary Rhodes until his sudden and tragic death in 2019. The restaurant serves the astonishing fusion of Anglo-French cuisine that elevated Rhodes to such astronomical... View Article

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Widely considered to be one of the best venues in Dubai, the Buddha-Bar is located in the Grosvenor House Hotel. The name will become plainly obvious as soon as you walk in – there is a giant Buddha statue that watches over the lavish dining room. Actually three venues — a restaurant, bar and outdoor... View Article

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Located at Palace Downtown Dubai, Thiptara offers diners exemplary Thai cuisine with a focus on Bangkok-style seafood. Aptly named Thiptara, meaning ‘Magic of the Water,’ the elegant restaurant overlooks the Dubai Fountain (and the stunning Burj Khalifa), making it one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai. Try to grab yourself a table on the... View Article

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Based at the Atlantis Hotel, Nobu fuses cutting–edge Japanese style with Peruvian influences, while retaining Nobu classics such as its legendary seared black cod served with sweet miso sauce, and yellowtail topped with thin slices of jalapeño. The menu is complemented by a sushi bar and stylish surroundings, including private areas for more intimate gatherings.... View Article

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The award-winning chefs at Zheng He’s pride themselves on creating dishes that blend modern Western presentation with old Chinese flavors. The head chef Lai Min Wei knows all about fine Chinese cuisine – he worked for the Hakassan Group for nine years – but at Zheng He’s, he has blended the best of two worlds... View Article

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  Al Hadheerah is the signature restaurant of the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, which is a 60-minute drive from Dubai airport. The resort is hidden among sand dunes away from the bright lights of the city. The whole resort feels like an isolated oasis. With almost no rainfall, Al Hadheerah takes full... View Article

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This French restaurant comes from the people behind the popular French chain of the same name. Magnificently located in Dubai International Financial Centre, the cooking style at La Petite Maison belongs to ‘old Genoese,’ serving Mediterranean dishes plucked straight from the heart of the Côte d’Azur. Local produce — notably artichokes, courgettes, lemons, olives, tomatoes,... View Article

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The atmosphere at Eauzone is casual during the day, reflecting the slow pace of the One&Only Royal Mirage and the lazy sea beyond. After sunset, however, this venue smartens up into a sleek, refined restaurant. It is a true luxury all-day dining spot. The design is beautifully positioned around the pool, and its close proximity... View Article

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The restaurant is not underwater, nor is the ‘submarine’ that takes you there real. Nonetheless, it is an extraordinary and unique experience dining within the vast aquarium that sets the scene for Nathan Outlaw Al Mahara. Set within the Burj Al Arab, Al Mahara is the flagship restaurant in what is arguably Dubai’s most famous... View Article

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