Being a bit of a “foodie” I enjoy trying new restaurants. Sadly this doesn’t happen as often as it could these days, thanks to some employment challenges my end. Nevertheless I will share with you here names of places I think are worth a try (as well as those that are worth a miss) and any new wine discoveries I make.
Hopefully if you try my recommendations they will be good for you too, but I can’t make any promises obviously.
Bon Appetit!
p.s. If you would prefer to leave this kind of thing to the professionals then I urge you to visit fooDiva’s blog, she does a wonderful job of reviewing restaurants, and other interesting places, around Dubai.
Eateries worth a visit
- Gaucho, DIFC. Fabulous for Argentinian Steak and wine (October 2011)
- Spectrum on One; Fairmont Dubai. Fantastic for Brunch (June 2011)
- Medzo; Wafi
- Le Succès; Motorcity. Nope this
has now changed handsis now closed. Crumbs Bakery gets the new vote - Le Classique; Emirates Golf Club
- Al Fresco; Crowne Plaza (SZR)
- Karam Beirut; MoE
- Bateaux Dubai
- Al Safadi; Abu Dhabi
- Segreto; Madinat Souk
- Rivington Grill; Souk al Bahar
- Casa Mia; Le Meridien
- Vapiano; DMC
- The Belgian Beer Cafe; Crowne Plaza, DFC
- Andiamo!; Grand Hyatt
- Vivaldi; Sheraton Dubai Creek
- Villa Beach; Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Tagine; the One&Only Royal Mirage
- Il Rustico;
RydgesChelsea Hotel - Sumo Sushi; Town Centre Jumeirah
- Wafi Gourmet; Wafi Mall
- Ozzie Legends;
RydgesChelsea Hotel - The Hilton Jumeirah Beach for breakfast and brunch
…and those worth a miss
- Shakespeare Cafe
Zyng Asian Grill anywhere(no longer in existence)- Barasti Bar (for food)
Wine finds
- Cuvee Sabourin, Cab Sauv (2010)
- St Hallett, Barossa Shiraz
- Wild Rock, Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc
- Sichel, Bordeaux (2005)
- Sandalford, Shiraz (2004)
- La Tunella, Merlot (2006)
- Cesari, Merlot
- Villa Antinori, Toscana (2004)
- Penfolds Barossa Valley, Old Vine, Bin 138
- Jacobs Creek, Shiraz/Cab
- Fat Bastard