Dubai Restaurant Reviews By FooDiva Guests

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What is Kizmet’s destiny?
Written by A K 2 comments
Does food taste better with a story behind it? Can someone make you relate to their childhood favourite treats – and would you really care? And wait, before I even start to relay the story, what if the chef gives the dishes a modern day twist? This is the theme for...
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What is The Pointe of Seafood Kitchen?
Written by Matt 2 comments
Finally. A Dubai restaurant that does everything promised on the PR-tin. The PR blurb for Seafood Kitchen at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah matches my experience. Free, easy-access parking leads to a spectacular, Insta-worthy view...
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Gaia: do the big things matter more than the little touches?
Written by Matt 4 comments
The issue with new Dubai restaurant GAIA is reflected in the name; the use of upper case letters echoes the focus on the glamorous aspects of opening a restaurant...
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Does Kim’s Singapore Seafood serve authentic Singaporean cuisine?
Written by JEC 1 comment
A new Dubai restaurant bills itself as offering ‘authentic Singaporean cuisine.' Furthermore, it's also the official venue for the movie premiere of Crazy Rich Asians...
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Akiba Dori: can Japanese techniques elevate Neapolitan pizza?
Written by Matt 2 comments
After contributing to FooDiva’s UAE pizza round-up, Akiba Dori at Dubai Design District presents a great opportunity to apply my passion...
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Can east meet west at Morimoto Dubai?
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When I see that my favourite dish of all time, bouillabaisse, is on the menu at a new restaurant in Dubai by chef Masaharu Morimoto, I am intrigued and excited to see if parity can be...
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Does Carine bring the French riviera to Dubai?
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Does one have to understand art to appreciate it or can one just look at a masterpiece and say – wow? How about assessing culinary artwork? Likely some familiarity with the quality of...
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How does Asia de Cuba in Dubai compare to Abu Dhabi?
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As a loyal patron of imported Latin-American restaurant concept Asia de Cuba in Abu Dhabi, I am excited to see how the Dubai counterpart fares at The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort...
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Is Beefbar worth the high price point?
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Here comes every vegetarian’s worst nightmare – a new Dubai restaurant by the name of Beefbar. Located in DIFC's Al Fattan Currency House, Beefbar is tucked away in a cosy corner on the podium level and strategically located next to sister restaurant, Crazy Fish - both have replaced Cle...
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