I’ve been out and about, wine-ing and dining across town at some of Dubai’s newest openings and I have to say these are some that I think are worthy of a mention 😉
This Turkish – [not Greek as we all thought] Mediterranean hotspot just opened on the beach at the Westin/Le Meridien (you can enter through both). The food is delish, the olive oil smells like Santorini and the décor is to die for. My only gripe would be the price… it’s got a sunset view that makes it worthwhile though. It’s a true Aegean beach taverna that has a live fish grill and display, a bar you can sit at for hours and also a beach retreat to watch the sunset from with a nice cold glass of wine.
It may be a tad tricky finding the hotel first time round (take Nad al Sheba exit from SZR and do a u-turn) but the new New York-Italian restaurant at the Westin, Al Habtoor City is the newest oven-baked opening that’s got my mouth watering. I’m a big pizza fan so I judge all who tell me they can whip up a worthy dough. I’d advise starting here for dinner and head to the next hotspot for cocktails!
All the way from Los Angeles to Dubai, at The Atrium, Al Habtoor City, this Asian themed lounge is the sister venue to the original celeb hotspot on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Boasting private karaoke suites (new found hobby) and lounge style dining, it’s more nightclub-esque than dinner haunt, but you won’t be starved for choice at this end of town.
Not totally new I know, but it’s relaunched its rooftop with a new menu. The views across the Dubai skyline are worth it alone! It was one of the first places this season to be open outside and It wasn’t even that hot! It’s large enough a space to feel like there’s always a new area to discover each time you visit too. A rooftop bar done well in my opinion!
