Emirati chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi isn’t shy about sharing her love of Dubai. “I’m very biased,” she says. “I was born and raised here, and I think it’s the greatest city in the world.” As owner and ...

Dubai’s dining scene was once defined by a handful of celebrity chefs, flashy hotel restaurants, and locals spots that only longtime residents knew about. Gordon Ramsay, Salt Bae, Heinz Beck, and ...

,Dubai doesn’t do boring, especially not when it comes to restaurants. Sure, the city’s packed with world-class dining spots, but if you’re in the mood for something a little unexpected (read: eating ...

The list of the 50 Best Restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa for 2025 was recently announced. Food establishments from across 11 cities were featured on it. Helmed by three Syrian-born ...

A wave of homegrown, chef-led restaurants makes Dubai one of the most compelling places in the world to eat right now. It’s the silence that strikes me the most. Dubai may be many things, but quiet is ...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) opened its first restaurant in Dubai on Wednesday in partnership with its first-ever franchise partner Alshaya Group. The location spans over 6,000 square feet and ...

Dubai’s New Year’s Eve scene is nothing short of spectacular — combining dazzling fireworks, world-class hospitality and ...

Dubai’s Waterfront Market is running a Seafood Festival from 10 Dec 2025 to 7 Jan 2026, with fresh catches, kids’ activities, prizes and dining deals in Deira.

After years of simmering, the Dubai food scene is at full boil. The emirate now boasts some 13,000 establishments and some are nabbing global laurels. With such a dizzying array of dining options now ...

Restaurants went all in for Dubai chocolate, crispy chicken with Mexican spices and Hawaiian flavors this year.