ENJOY AUTHENTIC INDONESIAN FLAVOURS AT THIS NO-FRILLS RESTAURANT
When Indonesian friends in Dubai recommended the food at Betawi Café, we knew it had to be good – so we decided to head…
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FOOD & DRINKS
FOR KEEN COOKS AND FOODIES: THERMOMIX
A GASTRONOMIC VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU FOR SOPHISTICATED PALATES
Our latest culinary mission at Dubai Confidential has been to find a top-class vegetarian restaurant or menu in Dubai – and to then convince…
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ENJOY EMIRATI FOOD IN THE UNIQUE SETTING OF A BEDOUIN-STYLE TENT
With the 40th Anniversary of the UAE just days away, we thought it was the perfect time to visit Emirati restaurant Al Fanar to…
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SIMPLE, TASTY, AND AFFORDABLE INDIAN CUISINE, WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE MARINA
When we heard that an Indian restaurant had opened in the Marina Mall, we couldn’t get there fast enough to try it. With plenty…
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THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF ITALIAN CHEESES – NOW MADE IN THE UAE
As soon as the Dubai Confidential team heard that authentic Italian-style cheeses were now being produced in neighboring Ajman, we piled in the car…
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TRY AUTHENTIC AND HEALTHY TAIWANESE FOOD
Unfortunalely this restaurant has now closed down How often do you stumble upon authentic Taiwanese restaurants in Dubai? In our experience, it rarely happens…
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VILLAGE-STYLE DELI ON SZR
Small village-style delis are few and far between in Dubai, so when we stumble upon a good one, it is quickly added to our…
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LOVE SHAWARMA? HEAD TO THIS CAFÉ FOR LEBANESE STREET FOOD 24 HOURS A DAY!
When we heard that tiny Jumeirah-based café Hummus Wa Falafel is owned by Reem Al Bawadi (an institution in itself and one of our…
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SUPERB JAPANESE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEW OF DUBAI
Few people in Dubai know about the Japanese restaurant Icho – and they are missing out… This place has everything – a fantastic setting…
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AN AUTHENTIC MOROCCAN RESTAURANT
We’ve been searching for an authentic and affordable Moroccan restaurant in Dubai for a while now – and have finally stumbled upon a real…
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SIMPLE COMFORT FOOD FOR A QUIET NIGHT ON THE SOFA
The choice of restaurants and cuisine in Dubai is vast – but every now and again, we crave something simple and tasty that reminds…
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A HEALTHY BREAKFAST DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP
There’s nothing better than starting the day with a healthy, but delicious breakfast – and ever since we discovered quirky juice shop “The Fruit…
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HEALTHY AND TASTY SEAFOOD
The restaurant Barracuda, located on Beach Road at Jumeirah 3, is a Dubai hidden gem passed between residents by word of mouth. Those that…
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SINGAPORE DELI – A TASTE OF THE REAL ASIA FOR LESS
On one of our recent trips to Karama, we stumbled upon ‘Singapore Deli’. They offer Asian dishes, with specialties from Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia…
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MAHEC AT LE MERIDIAN – A CALM, PEACEFUL, AND FULFILLING ALTERNATIVE TO IFTAR TENTS
As much as we enjoy the atmosphere of iftar tents, the long lines at the buffet tables and repetitive food can get a little…
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