Al-Marhabani is one of the more upmarket Mandi restaurants in Dubai. It’s well-appointed interior is in stark contrast to the best-eaten-by-hand nature of the originally Yemeni cuisine it serves. Reservations are recommended as the place does tend to get busy on weekends and at peak hours. Parking can also be a problem but there is … Continue reading Mandi in Jumeirah
Birdies Sports Lounge, located on the fringe of the Arabian Ranches golf course, is possibly the most overlooked, underrated venue in all of Dubai Land. And that includes Motor City, Victory Heights, the Green Community, the Polo & Equestrian Club, etc. Even I am guilty of coming here for nearly a decade without so much … Continue reading Birdies Sports Lounge
I was more impressed with the interior décor and overall ambiance, as well as the friendliness of the service than the actual food. Markette looks and feels very much like a cross between a European bistro, a rural café and…um, a kitchen. It’s cosy, homely and a pleasant place to enjoy a meal or simply … Continue reading Markette – BoxPark, al-Safa
My last visit to a Sanjeev Kapoor restaurant left me feeling very disappointed. The Yellow Chilli went some way towards fixing that. I liked the whole unpretentious look-feel of the place from the minute I walked in. The food is good. Not very good or great, just good. And sometimes that’s enough. We started with … Continue reading Sanjeev Kapoor’s Yellow Chilli
Chawla’s² in JLT has left me with something of a dilemma. It started when I had the back of my hand smacked by Zomato for making comments suggesting that Chawla’s in Meena Bazaar is the original, official branch of Chawla’s from India when in fact, it seems that Chawla’s² is. And here lies the dilemma, … Continue reading The Dilemma – Chawla’s² in JLT
I knew I had found the place by the half dozen or so taxi cabs parked in a row outside. I’ve always maintained a simple rule throughout my travels; when on the road find where the truck and bus drivers eat. When in a new town, follow the taxis. So I was sure I was … Continue reading Haji Sahab – Discovery Gardens
