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Time Out Dubai
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Gault&Millau Masters Series: Jason Atherton and Paco Pérez to collab in Dubai
A one-off, exclusive dinner collaboration by two of the world's best chefs is coming to Dubai later this month. The fourth instalment of the Gault&Millau Masters Series will see British chef Jason Atherton, familiar to Dubai foodies as the man behind Row On 45, and Catalan chef Paco Pérez team up. Taking place on Friday May 23 at City Social in Dubai Marina, it'll be an exclusive six-course menu. The collab is a partnership between Gault&Millau and Marriott International's The Luminary Set. Atherton heads up the four-toque Gault&Millau UAE Restaurant of the Year 2025 Row On 45, while Pérez is at the helm of the multi-award-winning Enoteca restaurant in Barcelona. The event will be a narrative-driven dining experience rooted in the elements that define their signature styles – fire and water. Enoteca draws inspiration from the Mediterranean and has a cooking philosophy based on quality raw ingredients, simplicity and elegance in each dish. The six-course menu, which includes an aperitif and dessert, will see three dishes from each chef served in rotation. Priced at Dhs595 per person, it's the first time that Pérez will serve diners in the region, and can be booked online. The exclusive menu, which will be announced at a later date, combines the embers of City Social's open fire with the coastal clarity of the Mediterranean Sea. An option to add a curated grape pairing for the evening will also be revealed closer to the big night. Speaking ahead of the one-night-only event, Pérez provided a preview of what you could expect on the evening. He said: 'In 15 years, we have offered countless creations, with dishes like sea urchin and truffle rice becoming classics – we look forward to bringing a taste of Catalonia to Dubai' Dhs595 per person (food), grape pairing prices TBA. Fri May 23, 8pm. City Social, Grosvenor House, A luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai Marina. (+971 4 402 2222). Need a reservation in the meantime? New restaurants in Dubai that you need to visit right now From casual eats to fine dining, there's bound to be a new venue you'll want to try These are Dubai's best restaurants: 86 incredible places to dine in 2025 All the winners of the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2024 The best dining deals and offers in Dubai to snap up Don't miss these incredible discounts across the city today
FACT
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
The FACT UAE Weekend Guide: 4 to 6 April 2025
Your guide to the best food, arts and culture across Dubai this week. As we venture into the first week of April, live music and culinary surprises take hold in Dubai. Start planning your weekend of dining, nightlife and entertainment – you can thank us later. Friday 4 April It's time to hop on board. Blume has created a luxurious meal on wheels, which includes a beautiful Christian Dior-themed restaurant in Dubai Mall. If you want to add some drama to your dinner, then jump onto one of the train carriages, which look like they are part of the Orient Express. Dior bags are prettily piled up by the entrance, and Dior cushions are on the seats. Blume's menu showcases a fusion of flavours that covers the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. GO: Visit for more information. Chef Robin Höfer has been making a name for himself in the dining world. He previously worked at the MICHELIN-starred restaurant Ossiano and was nominated for Gault&Millau UAE's Future Great of the Year 2025. Now, he has created a superb supper club in Dubai with the opening of Robz' Chef's Table. Robz' Chef's Table draws inspiration from his life and career, showcasing Asian flavours for just eight guests per sitting. Expect Käse Spätzle elevated with black truffle, The Golden Egg stuffed with lobster and tapioca pearls and Tom Kha Soup, which blends French techniques with Thai flavours. Prices start from AED 750 per person. GO: Follow @chefrobinhoefer on Instagram for more information. French Montana will light up FIVE Palm Jumeirah's Bohemia Beach Club. Get ready to party as the rapper promises an epic night of music, glamour, and vibes that will get you grooving. For those unversed, French Montana, originally Karim Kharbouch, is a global music sensation hailing from Morocco. He moved to the US when he was 13 and soon, burst into the music scene with his mixtapes and hit single, Choppa Choppa Down. Blending rap and hip-hop, his work soon started resonating with audiences. His hit tracks include Unforgettable, Pop That, and No Stylist. Tickets start from AED 150. GO: Visit for more information. Saturday 5 April Taking place at Ain Dubai, AfroLOUD is the biggest Afro festival of its kind in the region and will be headlined by CKAY and Young Stunna. The event includes artists, a live band, food stalls and fashion pop-ups. The event will bring together a star-studded lineup of stars from the Afrobeats, Afro house, and Afro Desi genres. Expect the sounds of drums and sights of a lively dancefloor. And, if you're after an Insta-worthy experience, you can dance the day and night away under the world's tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai. GO: Visit for tickets and more information. On your marks, get set, race. The Dubai World Cup will attract trainers and jockeys from all over the world. As one of the most prestigious horse racing tournaments in the world, the Dubai World Cup was launched by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in 1996, and continues to be one of the most exciting events in the UAE's sporting calendar and includes $12 million at stake in the title contest. We'll see you on race day. GO: Visit for reservations and more information. Adriatique is a legendary DJ duo of Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer, who have dominated the electronic music realm since meeting in 2008. Their performances and productions are long and meditative affairs, constantly surprising the listener with subtle twists interrupting their hypnotic groove. Known for their hits such as 'Home', 'Miracle', and 'With You', Adriatique have transformed the way electronic music is produced and experienced. The dynamic duo will take over the desert dancefloor at Terra Solis this weekend. Saturday 5 April. AED 250 per person. GO: Visit for tickets and more information. Sunday 6 April TAAMA restaurant has opened in Sohum Wellness Sanctuary, and prides itself on offering mindful eating. The concept celebrates nature and aims to encourage relaxation. At TAAMA, guests can enjoy plant-based dining, which is rooted in wellness at its core. Executive Chef Fabienne Saroufim is behind the menu, drawing inspiration from her molecular gastronomy studies. Highlight dishes include Artichoke Spread with spices, Hibachi Grilled Skewer and Lion's Mane, which is slow-roasted over the open fire to create a smoky richness. GO: Visit for more information. If you're a petrolhead, it's time to buckle up because OFFSET is making its return to the city. Here, it's all about exclusive and custom builds. From classic Japanese beasts and European icons to sleek modern performance machines, these cars will line up and rev to showcase their quality – and of course, flex. But cars are not the only stars of the show. OFFSET 2025 turns the energy up with live graffiti by Graffiti Dubai, a street dance session by GrandStyle, DJ sets and live entertainment. GO: Visit for more information. Celebrate the Sakura Festival at Armani/Hashi Mark the arrival of cherry blossom season with an elegant culinary tribute at Armani Hotel Dubai, where the hotel's Japanese fine-dining restaurant will be serving a six-course Sakura-inspired menu set against stunning views of the Dubai skyline. Inspired by Japan's cherished Hanami tradition, the menu features dishes like Japanese Crispy Tuna with Truffle & Caviar, a delicate Sushi & Sashimi Platter, Sakura Ebi Kaki-age, Hokkaido Scallop Robata, and Saroma Wagyu MB 9+ Striploin, finishing with a refreshing Yuzu Granita and a signature Sakura Cherry Blossom Cake. Available daily until 15 April from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. AED 790 per person. GO: Visit for reservations and more information.
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
World's Most Beautiful Restaurant: Austria's VINA wins Property Award 2025
Austria's restaurant VINA, designed by the architecture firm INNOCAD, has been awarded the title of the world's most beautiful 'Leisure Interior' at the 'International Property Awards 2025" in London. Currently, it is fully booked for months. With this accolade, the Vietnamese restaurant VINA in the Austrian city of Graz has established itself as one of the trendiest culinary hotspots in the world. Following the recognition of Thi Ba Nguyen as the oldest top chef in the world at age 84 (Gault&Millau), the restaurant by Robert Nguyen has now also been honored for the most beautiful interior globally in the 'Leisure' category at the prestigious 'International Property Awards' in London (sponsored by LAUFEN). The design of VINA was created by the architecture firm INNOCAD, merging authentic Vietnamese cultural roots with contemporary architecture. An experience that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also invites guests on an emotional culinary journey to Vietnam. VINA is fully booked for several from 45 countries were submitted for the 'International Property Awards 2025.' The jury praised the color palette of black, dark green, and subtle golden accents, which exudes opulence and warmth, while carefully placed circular patterns unify the interior as a connecting design element. This is already the second international design award for the successful restaurant: Last December, VINA was honored in Manhattan at the 'Interior Design's 19th Annual Best of Year Awards' and received the prestigious 'Honoree' seal in the 'Fine Dining' category. These esteemed awards are among the most respected accolades in the international design world.
Arabian Business
05-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Revealed: Gault&Millau UAE gala winners 2025
The UAE's finest restaurants and culinary talents were celebrated last night as Gault&Millau revealed its prestigious 2025 award winners across 12 categories, plus the coveted Restaurant of the Year accolade. The exclusive gala event, held at Atlantis The Royal on Tuesday, brought together 250 of the country's leading chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry professionals for the unveiling of the guide's fourth edition, which now showcases 193 establishments across four emirates – a significant expansion from last year's 137 listings. Row on 45, located on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House, emerged as the evening's biggest winner, clinching the Restaurant of the Year 2025 title with the highest rating of 17.5/20 among the five establishments awarded four toques. The 22-seat venue, which opened in September 2023, also saw its group executive chef Daniel Birk named Chef of the Year 2025, marking a remarkable double victory for Jason Atherton's The Social Company. The restaurant's innovative approach divides its 17-course dining experience into three distinct acts, beginning with appetizers in the lounge, progressing through the main dining room where chefs finish dishes tableside, and concluding in the Chef's Library for desserts. Gault&Millau inspectors praised the venue for its 'stratospheric rise, moving the dial for fine dining and front-of-house service in the city.' Among other significant winners, FZN by Björn Frantzén at Atlantis The Palm secured two major awards: Breakthrough Restaurant of the Year and International Brand of the Year. The complete list of winners includes: Sustainable Kitchen of the Year: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Home-grown Restaurant of the Year: TakaHisa, Banyan Tree Dubai Wine Offering of the Year: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal Champagne Offering of the Year: CLAP, DIFC Non-Alcoholic Offering of the Year: Orfali Bros., Wasl51 Pastry Chef of the Year: Christophe Devoille, Atlantis The Royal Sommelier of the Year: Arturo Scamardella, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Restaurant Manager of the Year: Vip-in Panwar, Trèsind Studio Future Great of the Year: Justine Ravetti, La Dame de Pic The guide's expansion reflects the UAE's growing prominence in the global culinary landscape, a point emphasised by ITP Media Group CEO Ali Akawi in his opening address. He expressed pride in witnessing Gault&Millau UAE's contribution to the country's 'surge in creativity and innovation, with restaurants and chefs in the Emirates already part of the global food movement.' Five restaurants achieved the guide's highest honour of four toques: Al Muntaha, FZN by Björn Frantzén, Ossiano, Row on 45, and Trèsind Studio. Under the Gault&Millau scoring system, restaurants rating 13/20 or higher are awarded between one and four toques, marking them as exceptional dining destinations.
