Distillery – the newest hipster hangout/gastropub – is a welcome addition to Dubai’s seemingly never-ending list of eateries. If you’re anything like me, the one thing that bothers you about a lot of late-night spots in the city is the lack …

Hitchki Dubai
In search of a trendy new spot with good food and good vibes, we ended up at Hitchki last Thursday. Hitchki is a relatively new restaurant/bar that only opened up about two months ago in Grand Millenium – Barsha Heights. This …

Katsuya by Starck – Jumeirah Al Naseem
I was in the mood for some Japanese fusion fine dining for lunch last week, while celebrating a special occasion. The very obvious choice, Nobu (reviewed here), was not open for lunch on a weekday. Browsing through Zomato, I came …

SushiSan – All you can eat Tuesday’s!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. This new phase of delayed adulthood is taking up a lot of my time. BUT I have great news for my fellow foodies! I’ve been exploring new spots around Abu Dhabi and have …

Najd Palace – the sacred home of Mandi
What a delight! I’ve been hearing about Najd Palace for as long as I’ve been in Abu Dhabi. It’s no hidden gem, it’s really no secret. It just took a really long time for Foodie Farah to make it out …

Jones The Grocer – Khalifa City
I had some extra time for lunch today, and decided to drive down to Jones the Grocer -Khalifa City, located in Raha Gardens Plaza*. This branch is smaller than any other Jones I’ve been to, and seems to keep busy. …

Casa Da Venice – Italian with a touch of Desi
It’s always a delight to discover delicious additions to the Italian food scene in Dubai. I mean, who doesn’t love Italian food? Casa Da Venice grabbed my attention on Zomato – foodies seemed to have given it a thumbs up, …

Allons-y – A quaint JLT café
It’s hard to get the word around for a place that’s tucked away in a corner of one of the easily confusable JLT clusters. This particular café is found in Cluster F, if you make your way down from HDS …

Pak Liyari: for spice lovers
Home to one of Dubai’s top-rated Biryanis, Pak Liyari is found in the unassuming neighborhood of Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai. Although not much of a hidden gem to those familiar with Old Dubai, it is still a fascinating find …

Cocoa Room – Al Safa
Cocoa Room by breakfast, Slider Station by lunch. Hidden away in a corner of the Galleria mall, Cocoa Room has been recommended to me by a few people, and to the delight of Insta-bloggers, it is ranked as one of …