Author: Sam Allcock

Dubai’s original by-the-slice pizza bar has landed in DIFC, marking Za’Za’ Slice’s fifth UAE outpost — and its first with a full drinks menu. Set at Gate Avenue, the new venue is Za’Za’s first fully licensed location in the UAE, bringing its signature New York-style, New Haven-inspired pizzas to the city’s financial district. The opening is the latest from Dubai-born hospitality group TABLE4TWO, the team also behind Rascals, Rascals Bakehouse, DIME and Apollo. The Pizza Founded by Talal Hizami in 2023, Za’Za’ has built its name on a thin, crunchy crust and Italian-inspired ingredients, with everything — dough, tomato sauce,…

London’s two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Gymkhana has officially opened in Dubai, taking up residence in Gate Village, Building 7, DIFC. The restaurant will serve dinner nightly from 6:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Gymkhana brings its acclaimed take on Indian cuisine to the city, drawing on culinary traditions from across India and built around bold, layered flavours. The menu is organised into five sections — Nashta, Kebabs & Tikkas, Game & Chops, Curry & Biryani, and Sabzi — and includes signature dishes such as Kid Goat Methi Keema & Salli, Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops with Walnut Chutney, and Chicken Butter Masala. Alongside…

Rixos Hotels Egypt has marked an exceptional night of success at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, securing seven prestigious awards across its portfolio in Egypt. The accolades were announced during the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, held on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, bringing together leading names from across Africa’s travel and hospitality industry. Rixos Hotels’ achievements span a diverse range of hospitality categories, from family and all-inclusive resorts to beach destinations, heritage hospitality, luxury villas and water park experiences. The seven World Travel Awards 2026 titles presented to Rixos properties are: Mr. Erkan Yildirim,…

Dubai’s restaurant scene never sits still, and this season is proof of it. From a two-Michelin-starred London institution making its Gulf debut to a UFC legend’s homage to Dagestani cuisine, here’s your complete guide to the 18 openings worth clearing your calendar for. 1. Gymkhana — Gate Village 7, DIFC Opening: 1 September 2026 The most talked-about arrival of the season. Gymkhana, JKS Restaurants’ two-Michelin-starred London institution, brings its take on contemporary Indian cuisine — inspired by the elite social clubs of colonial India — to a two-level, 137-seat space complete with a peacock bar, mirrored ceilings and a terrace.…

Dubai’s all-you-can-eat sushi scene has exploded, and honestly, it’s a great time to have a big appetite. Whether you’re after a laid-back Monday feast, a marina-view dinner, or a full-blown BBQ-meets-sushi night, there’s an unlimited deal in this city for every budget and mood. We rounded up 13 of the best unlimited sushi spots in Dubai right now, starting from as little as AED 89 per person. (Prices and offers are subject to change — always confirm details directly with the restaurant before you go.) 1. Moshi — Unlimited Sushi from AED 99 Turn your Monday into a sushi feast.…

Dubai has quietly become one of the world’s great steak cities. From clubby DIFC dining rooms to fire-lit terraces on the Palm, the city’s steakhouse scene spans classic American-style grills, Brazilian churrasco, Turkish-inspired butcheries, and French bistro simplicity. Whether you’re after a four-figure Wagyu experience or a proper cut without the eye-watering bill, here’s where to eat well in Dubai this year. 1. Beefbar Dubai — DIFC For diners who like a side of glamour with their steak, Beefbar is hard to beat. The menu spans Black Angus, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese Wagyu, giving guests real range across grades and…

Product: Velo Coffee Roasters, El Salvador Finca Las Mercedes, 700g Price: €25.00 (whole bean or ground) Rating: 4.5 / 5 There is a particular kind of coffee that does not try to impress you on the first sip. No blueberry bomb, no lactic funk, nothing that makes you put the cup down and go “what is that”. Finca Las Mercedes from Cork roaster Velo is squarely in that camp, and after a week of drinking it every morning I think that is the whole point. What you are actually buying This is a single origin washed Bourbon from El Salvador,…

Fridays in Dubai are practically a lifestyle. Whether you’re after a chilled beachfront afternoon, a rooftop skyline party, or a full-blown dinner-and-show spectacle, the city’s Friday calendar has it covered. Here’s a curated roundup of nine of the best Friday experiences happening across Dubai right now — plus where to book. 1. Jones the Grocer — Cheese, Grape & Jazz Night Kick off your week (or wind down your Friday) with 2.5 hours of free-flowing wines, unlimited artisan cheeses, and a hot bites board, all set against sea views with a live DJ. It’s an easy, relaxed way to start…

Dubai isn’t a one-neighborhood city, and it definitely isn’t a one-cuisine city. From the glass-and-steel towers of DIFC to the old-school charm of Deira, every pocket of Dubai has its own dining personality — and its own restaurant worth crossing town for. We’ve mapped out seven neighborhoods and picked one standout spot from each, so whether you’re chasing Michelin stars with a view or a plate of shawarma that tastes like it’s been perfected over decades, you’ll know exactly where to go. Al Wasl — Orfali Bros Housed in a striking, dollhouse-like building all lit up along Wasl 51, Orfali…

From a Japanese pop-up at a golf club restaurant to a cabaret dinner show entering its final week, here’s a roundup of what’s worth booking around Dubai right now. New Menus & Restaurant Specials Ranches Restaurant, Arabian Ranches Golf Club — available all day until 31 August, prices vary Forget the usual summer menu and go Japanese for the week. Ranches Restaurant is serving a limited-time Japanese menu featuring sushi and comforting Japanese classics. Arabian Ranches Golf Club Residents’ Monday — Monday, 24 August, 12pm–9pm, 30% off with AED 100 minimum spend If you live in the neighbourhood, Monday just…