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Style / Ambiance: While many of Hong Kong’s two-Michelin-starred restaurants have earned their awards from modern and gastronomic innovations, Shang Palace prides itself on serving the very best that traditional Cantonese has to offer. The suckling pig combination platter and lobster, garoupa and scallop dumpling in supreme soup evoke this cuisine at its finest. These... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Featuring sophisticated contemporary cuisine, Ming Court represents the finest in 21st century Cantonese dining, earning it two Michelin stars. This restaurant’s culinary fusion of traditional and modern is reflected in the beautiful contemporary design, contrasted against Ming Dynasty pottery and ink landscape paintings. To further enrich your dining experience, take advantage of... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: When Reinstoff opened in 2009 it quickly became the most talked about restaurant in town. Chef Daniel Achilles won a Michelin star just six months after opening and Gault Millau’s ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in 2010. Reinstoff remains one of the most innovative places to eat in the capital with its industrial... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: In the natural daylight and spacious surroundings of this renowned restaurant you can enjoy spectacular grill specialties with a hint of progressive gastronomy. The top quality ingredients that combine to create such appetizing artistic feasts make this traditional dining room a favorite. According to local rumors some of Hong Kong’s best business... View Article

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One of the most popular restaurants in the UAE capital, Finz features sleek furnishings, lofty ceilings and enormous windows overlooking the sea. Seafood is in abundant supply, including excellent oysters, and when it comes to cooking style, variety is a forte. 971 2 697 9000 finz.beach@rotana.com Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area www.rotana.com

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Style / Ambiance: ‘Molecular gastronomy’ is where science and cooking meet. It is all about absolute precision changing the chemical processes that occur while cooking. Fusing local cuisine with molecular gastronomy is a specialty of Bo Innovation, the wildly creative Alvin Leung Jr presenting unique taste sensations from his ultra-modern ‘X-treme Chinese’ brand. A private... View Article

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Famed horse jockey Frankie Dettori and Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White have jointly created an atmosphere where guests can dine on authentic Italian cuisine in an outdoor courtyard or on the bustling indoor floor. With live piano entertainment in the evenings, Frankie’s offers a relaxed yet engaging culinary experience. 971 2 654 3238 dining.bab@fairmont.com Fairmont... 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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Vietnamese Encounter the flavors of modern Vietnam in a vibrant yet refined atmosphere that recalls Vietnam’s colonial era. In 2009, Hoi An scored Time Out Abu Dhabi’s award for the best business lunch spot. 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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The back-lit ‘flame’ wall is the hallmark of this locale’s dramatic interiors. Expect an eclectic selection of innovative grill cuisine, traditional English fare and a deep and varied wine list. 971 2 654 3238 dining.bab@fairmont.com Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, between the Al Maqta and Mussafah bridges www.fairmont.com/babalbahr

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Be prepared for skewers upon skewers of delicious, freshly barbecued meat and chicken at this lively Churrascaria. Servers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and the live Latin band sets the tone for energy and authenticity. 9712 666 6888 InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Bainouna Street www.ichotelsgroup.com

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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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