Nine Squares is an increasingly popular Chinese hotpot restaurant in International City. Located in the French Cluster its interior looks anything but Chinese. In fact, if it weren’t for the giveaway hotpot cavities in the middle of the tables, one would be forgiven for thinking it was a trendy European bistro. It’s all very respectable … Continue reading Nine Squares – International City
Shayan is one of the better Persian-Iranian restaurants in Dubai. It’s certainly one of the best in Deira. Located in the Swissôtel Al Ghurair on Omar Bin Al Khattab Road in Al Rigga, Shayan is a well decorated, fine dining affair with an elegant, if slightly confusing, Arabesque theme to its décor (as opposed to … Continue reading Shayan – Al Rigga
The Great British Restaurant (GBR) is the DUKES Dubai Oceana’s all-day-dining restaurant. Located at the end of the hotel lobby, GBR is as grand as they come with a high ceiling, black and white checkered stone floor, ceiling-to-floor drapes, and furniture to match – very la di da. And of course, being an all-day-dining affair, … Continue reading Great British Restaurant – DUKES, Palm Jumeirah
Feast is the Sheraton Grand’s all-day-dining restaurant. Located on the 6th floor of their flagship Sheikh Zayed Road hotel, the expansive, handsomely decorated restaurant is a maze of islands and cooking stations; each covering a different cuisine or category. So, you have part of an island dedicated to Indian food, another half to Arabian food, … Continue reading Feast – Sheraton Grand, Trade Centre Area
Seasons is a licensed, all-day dining restaurant at the Pullman in Cluster T, JLT. Its interior is modern, bright and cheerful, and is designed to accommodate buffets. I came to try their Iftar which, at AED210 per person, is not cheap, putting it squarely in a mid-price position. Dubai restaurants are among the most famous … Continue reading Seasons – JLT
I am a BIG fan of Trader Vic’s. It is my go-to place for…happiness. I love the live Latino music and the dancing. I love the food. But most of all, I love the Mai Tais and the Tiki Puka Pukas. My friends and I were genuinely heartbroken when they closed down the no dancing … Continue reading Trader Vic’s – JBR
