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28-04-2025
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8 new casual restaurants you need to try in Dubai right now
Casual dining in Dubai for the win… We love a bit casual dining in this household, and if you're also always on the lookout for something a little more relaxed, laid back and less frilly, this list for you. New and somewhat-new openings, incredibly inviting and with singular stories of their own. Go on, plan a cheeky weeknight dinner. Maison Dali From the mind of Chef Tristin Farmer comes this new, quirky dinner spot. Maison Dali takes from the colourful surrealism of Salvador Dali, with quirky interiors draped in red and stripes, low lighting and wacky placements. Some may argue this is not a casual spot, but one can show up spontaneously, dressed down or up, and have a sweet mid-week meal. The food is inspired heavily by Japanese techniques, and they have a fantastic menu of real, non-alcoholic beverages. Maison Dali, The Opus by OMNIYAT, Mon to Fri, 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 12am, Sat and Sun, 6pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 4 257 9554, @maisondali_dubai Manāo Manāo's compact space, minimal, bare-Earth interiors and the absence of foam, fizz, smoke, leaf of various precious metals, caviar, demonstrations, installations, dust from the moon, water from Mars and fire from the sun means there is only one thing in focus – the food. This is a flavour-driven, chef-driven restaurant. Come as you are, dine, drink and leave wanting to do it all over again. Discover something new this Valentine's Manāo, Wasl Vita, Jumeirah, daily, 7pm to 11pm, closed on Mon, Tel: (0) 4 272 2389, @manao_dubai Girl & the Goose Girl & the Goose comes with a long history, a supper club legacy that has enthralled and delighted the taste buds of many a discerning diner, 5000 to be exact. Now, they're expanding their home into a more open space, with a stunning new location in the heart of Dubai that feels like home already the moment you walk in. Inside, you'll have a bite of ravishing Central American fare, reimagined by Chef's Gabi's travels around the world. Read our review here. Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano , Anantara Downtown, daily, 12pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 52 772 9888, @ Kiyoshi Located in Dubai Creek Harbour, this spot has all the makings of your next favourite casual Japanese retaurant. At first glance, Kiyoshi looks unassuming but inside, offers a menu of delicious Japanese classics and modern fusions, all with the stunning view of the Creek right outside. It's nice enough for a date night and casual enough to make it spontaneous, and if you're in and around the community, this is where you need to go next. Kiyoshi, Dubai Creek Harbour, daily, 12pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 4 572 6578, @kiyoshidubai Brunch & Cake Under The Tree We all know and love Brunch & Cake – it's a daytime, breakfast classic, especially on the weekends, and now it has more to give with a stunning new location at the Address Montgomorie Emirates Hills. Step under the tree, surrounded by beautiful views of the Emirates Hills golf course. Indoors, sunlight bathes the walls as you tuck into all the Brunch & Cake classics, healthy treats and desserts. If you're also looking for a spot to work from, this is perfect. Brunch & Cake Under The Tree, Address Montgomorie, Emirates Hills, Sun to Fri, 8am to 11pm, Sat, 10am to 11pm, Tel: (0) 4 575 8166, @brunchandcake Kokoro The handroll bar's second location after Alserkal Avenue – different spot, same great rolls and all the rubber ducks. Kokoro in Nad Al Sheba is a somewhat smaller, more intimate version of the first one, but the taste of the incredible sushi, rolls and sides remains the same. Show up as you are, but remember, you do need to make a reservation, simply because this spot is just too popular and and people are coming in by the droves. This is date night central. Kokoro, The Square, Nad Al Sheba, Tues to Fri, 1pm to 12am, Sat, 12pm to 12am, Sun, 12pm to 11.30pm, @ Taama Rooted in nature and set within the Sohum Wellness Sanctuary, Taama takes a thoughtful approach to dining. The menu leans into bold flavours and open-fire cooking, with dishes like the slow-roasted Lion's Mane mushroom, finished with wild garlic butter and creamy peppercorn sauce. Even the drinks stay in step, with non-alcoholic cocktails crafted in partnership with Lyre's – like the Al Cozy, a nod to the restaurant's Al Quoz home, and the butterfly pea-infused Crown Bliss. Taama, 13 A Street Sheikh Zayed Rd – Al Quoz – Al Quoz 1. Tel: (0)4 397 0271. @ Nette Hidden in Al Barari's greenery, Nette is one of the most exciting new restaurants in Dubai, and the kind of place where slow mornings and good food go hand in hand. It's dog-friendly, family-friendly, and all about light, nourishing dishes. The menu blends French and Japanese flavours, with highlights like the yuzu ponzu crispy salmon salad and the miso-braised beef French dip sandwich. The drinks menu features matcha creations, smoothies, and coffee brewed with beans from Three Roastery. Nette, Al Barari, daily, 7am to 8pm, Tel: (0) 4 329 4800, @ nettedxb Images: Socials/Supplied
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23-04-2025
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3 new ladies' nights in Dubai to try
Let's go girls… Ladies' nights are the best. Is there anything better than gathering up your girls, sipping your cocktails and all of the catch ups and giggles that make you feel as if there's nothing better in the world. Ladies' nights in Dubai are a great chance to save some money when heading out with your besties and there are three new ones to try in the city. Tuesday: Fashion Ladies Night The iconic Fashion Ladies Night has made its grand return to The Penthouse Dubai at FIVE Palm Jumeirah. A brand-new season has just kicked off this April, bringing back the glitz, glamour, and high fashion of FIVE Palm Jumeirah's signature Tuesday night affair—every single week. Bring out your highest stilettos and prepare for a night of breathtaking Dubai Marina skyline views, exquisite Japanese bites, and fabulously crafted cocktails at The Penthouse Dubai, while runway-ready looks command the spotlight on the lounge's catwalk. It's Dhs250 for a three course menu and three drinks. There's also an after party too. The Penthouse Dubai, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Every Tuesday, from 8pm, Dhs250, @thepenthousedubai Wednesday: ¡A Disfrutar, Chicas! Ladies' Night Wednesdays at Girl & the Goose are all about celebrating the joys of great food, exceptional drinks, and unforgettable company . Taking place from 7pm to 11pm, ¡ A Disfrutar, Chicas , offers the the ultimate Ladies' Night experience. For Dhs139, ladies can enjoy a main course paired with free-flowing grape, with special pricing on select starters at Dhs43 and desserts at Dhs35. The atmosphere is lively, warm, and designed to make every conversation flow as easily as the grape. Girl & the Goose, every Wednesday, 7pm to 11pm, from Dhs139, @ Thursday: NOMIKAI NIGHT Rooted in Japan's Nomikai tradition, where friends and colleagues gather to eat, drink, and unwind – NOMIKAI NIGHT at TABŪ promises an unforgettable evening for ladies nights in Dubai. Enjoy endless sushi and maki, edamame, one dessert and ladies get two drinks complimentary for Dhs149 per person. Tabu Dubai, Downtown, every Thursday, 8pm to 11pm, Dhs149 per person, +971 4 512 5555 @tabudubai > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
FACT
21-04-2025
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The FACT UAE guide to the week ahead: 21 to 27 April 2025
Your guide to the best food, arts and culture across Dubai this week. April is in full swing, which means brunches, theme nights, dining experiences, and epic events are all on the agenda for an epic week ahead. Monday 21 April Enjoy a midday Escape to Mesoamerica Step away from the everyday with the Almuerzo Business Lunch at Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano. Perfect for quick business catch-ups and leisurely lunches with friends, this thoughtfully curated menu brings Central America's bold, soulful flavours to your afternoon. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. AED 109 (two courses) or AED 139 (three courses). GO: Visit for reservations and more information. Tuesday 22 April Try the new menu at FZN FZN by Björn Frantzén has unveiled its second seasonal tasting menu. Diners will begin in a chic Nordic-style lounge with canapés, before a guided house tour leads to the dining room. The nine-course menu features standout dishes such as Chawanmushi with Smoked Beef Broth and Bafun Uni, Turbot with Beurre Blanc and Frantzén Caviar, and signatures like Langoustine with Koshihikari Rice. The experience ends with desserts like Matcha Waffles with Carrot Ice Cream and miso madeleines. With over 1,600 wine labels, guests can choose from wine, mixed, or non-alcoholic pairings. Available daily from 7pm. AED 2,000 per person. GO: Visit for reservations and more information. Wednesday 23 April Enjoy a midweek indulgence at Nobu by the Beach Nobu by the Beach at Atlantis The Royal, the city's most talked-about pool and beach club, has unveiled its new all-day experience designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The offer includes a sun lounger, two signature drinks, and a poolside platter featuring a selection of chef-curated sashimi and bites. With chilled beats and refined service, Nobu's first pool and beach club concept seamlessly blends laidback luxury with culinary excellence. Available on Wednesdays from 10am to 7pm. AED 545 per person. GO: Visit for reservations and more information. Thursday 24 April Have lunch at Khadak Inspired by India's cherished tradition of taking a proper lunch break, Khadak invites diners to enjoy a moment of calm, connection, and seriously good food. Start with small plates, such as the crispy Karare Kale Chaat or Morel Cheese Kulcha, before moving on to a selection of marvellous mains. Think rich Guntur Butter Chicken, Shadab Chicken Biryani, or the comforting Moong Daal Gosht with a tender goat shank. Each main is served with a choice of roti, naan, roomali, or basmati rice. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm. AED 98 per person. GO: Visit for reservations and more information. Friday 25 April See Nas live in the capital BRED – named after the idiom 'born and bred' – will celebrate the region's urban scene on Yas Island this April. Hip-hop heavyweight Nas will headline on Friday, 25 April. Born Nasir Jones, the American rapper is known for his profound impact on the hip-hop scene. Emerging from Queensbridge, New York, Nas gained critical acclaim with his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, celebrated for its intricate lyrics and vivid storytelling and the tracks 'N.Y. State of Mind' and 'The World Is Yours.' Throughout his career, Nas has released several successful albums, including It Was Written (1996), which features the hit single 'If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)' featuring Lauryn Hill, which has been lauded as one of the greatest rap songs of all time. GO: Visit for more information. Saturday 26 April Enjoy brunch with a side of bowling Head to Ajman Hotel for the new Rollin' Brunch, where you'll enjoy a tasty brunch, unlimited drinks while you bowl, and two full hours of non-stop bowling fun. Want to level up? Add beach access and make a day of it. Available on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 400 (soft beverages), AED 500 (house beverages for two hours), AED 535 (soft beverages and beach access) and AED 685 (house beverages for two hours and beach access). GO: Email fboffice@ or call 06 714 5582 for reservations and more information. Sunday 27 April Savour a true taste of Italy at Bella Bocca Bella Bocca serves up soulful Italian cuisine in the new Marriott Marquis Dubai at Jewel of the Creek. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Oscar Cimmino, enjoy a laid-back affair of shared plates, live music, and free-flowing drinks. The indulgent menu features Insalata di Frutti di Mare (a zesty seafood salad with lemon emulsion and pickled vegetables) and Pasta a forma di conchiglia con ragù di anatra (shell-shaped pasta enveloped in a rich duck ragout). Round things off with the Espuma Tiramisu. Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30pm to 4pm. AED 175 (food only) or AED 275 (including house beverages) GO: Email or call 054 247 7565 for reservations and more information.
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11-03-2025
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Dinner with...Girl & the Goose
From a humble living room to a sprawling tribute to Central America… 'Welcome home,' says Chef Gabriela Chamorro, her smile bright. She flourishes tight, uninhibited hugs, and her excitement to serve is palpable. We're stood inside Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano, her lifelong dream, a whispered prayer finally come true. The venue opened just this past Friday and it's already packed. The full tables, the low, gentle din of conversation and the simmering hum of music fills me with joy, for I was there when this was all but one dining table, brought to life back in 2019. Ambiance Girl & the Goose is designed to reflect and celebrate rich cultural heritage and regional influences. The entrance, a terracotta doorstep, awning and door frame of a home with Spanish and Mesoamerican colonial influences, will tell you at first glance. 'At the supper club, it was all about making people feel at home,' says Chef, as she walks us through the space. 'This is something I wanted to bring back here, a cosy place that reminds me of the humble houses that I grew up in. Inside, that feeling is made deeper and more nostalgic with the open kitchen, where diners will be able to see Chef prepare dishes and interact with her, a warm echo of her supper club evenings, the rust red furniture, the veranda-style balcony, the traditional arches, the rattan touches, the corners of artefacts. With a spring in her step, she leads me to the private dining room, where the elements of the origins now live – the communal dining table, and the iconic artwork that hung on her wall and made the backdrop of all the supper club group photos. 'For me, it's been a very humbling experience, because out there in Dubai, there are so many restaurants but people still choose to come home and spend an evening with us and that's absolutely powerful. This is one of the reasons why I chose to bring this table and this painting here. For us, this painting is a symbol of resilience, change and the remarkable power of community.' Food 'Girl & the Goose is a modern take on Central American food,' explains Chef Gabi of the food. 'I take timeless traditional recipes from our region and I pair them with inspirations from my travels around the world, for something new and special.' The starters come as the flautas de pato (Dhs81) and the nacatamal de pollo (Dhs61). The flautas, crispy rolled tortillas filled with shredded duck confit and salsa negra, offer a snap and a crunch, smoky fat from the duck and a smooth sauce that steals the show – tart, sweet and spicy, like tamarind. The nacatamal is a traditional dish of masa corn dough filled with chicken, olives, rice and dates, and slow cooked in a banana leaf, warm and subtle with that telltale density of corn. The goat cheese and caramelised onion pastelitos (Dhs53) are little chewy Nicaraguan empanadas, a hint of sweet complimenting the salt of the cheese. The falta de ternera asada (Dhs83), Costa Rican tacos, feature grilled strips of insanely flavourful steak, with that sweet and smoky signature of slow cooking, and herby heat from the chimichurri and the gochujang chili mayo – a bodied bite. For the mains, the lemongrass Omani cod (Dhs137) is the highlight – fresh fish lashed with the lemon-ginger-heat trifecta of lemongrass chilli oil, slightly floral and sweet from the corn espuma foam. This dish is light, floats on your palate, as opposed to the heavier, saltier, more intense entrées. At the end of the meal, we're handed little cards with whimsical pictures of inviting desserts printed on them. My partner chooses the fiesta cake, a bomb of bitter chocolate served with crispy fried plantains and I choose the horchata tres leches, milky, sweet and deeply comforting, with cinnamon and lemon curd. While transformed, the food never strays too far from it's Mesoamerican roots, bringing a group of cuisines seldom touched here in Dubai. It stays true to the celebration of storytelling, community and the tradition of shared meals, a vital part of Central American hospitality. Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano , Anantara Downtown, opening Fri, March 7, daily, 12pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 52 772 9888, @ Images: Supplied
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04-03-2025
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First look: Inside Girl & the Goose - Restaurante Centroamerican, flaunting Mesoamerican supper club legacy
Find here, a story in every bite… For the enlightened and the imaginative, perhaps you're already in the know – beloved underground (s0 far) concept Girl & and the Goose is on the cusp of going big. The restaurant, located in the Anantara Downtown, is all set to open on Friday, March 7. Not long now, until we all have a taste of this exclusive, eclectic dining experience, which founder and captain Chef Gabriela Chamorro started from the humble living room of her own home in 2019. 3 of 12 For those who are out of the mix, Girl & the Goose comes with a long history, a supper club legacy that has enthralled and delighted the taste buds of many a discerning diner, 5000 to be exact. Now, they're expanding their home into a more open space, with a stunning new location in the heart of Dubai that feels like home already the moment you walk in. Inside, you'll have a bite of ravishing Central American fare, reimagined by Chef's Gabi's travels around the world. As you walk up to the entrance, you're greeted by what resembles a terracotta doorstep, awning and door frame of a home with Spanish and Mesoamerican colonial influences, and inside that feeling is made deeper and more nostalgic, with the open kitchen, where diners will be able to see Chef prepare dishes and interact with her, an echo of her warm, homely supper club days, the veranda-style balcony, the traditional arches, the rattan touches, the corners of artefacts – everything is designed to reflect and celebrate rich cultural heritage, regional influences and keep it uber authentic. As a tribute to the beginnings of this journey and the spirit of the supper club, elements from Chef's home, where she hosted her evenings, have been put into the space, including the communal dining table where it all started, and the iconic artwork that hung on her wall and made the backdrop of all the supper club group photos. These pieces are located in one of the private dining rooms. What's On the menu? The food, first and foremost, is a celebration of storytelling, community and the tradition of shared meals, a vital part of Central American hospitality. Chef Gabi takes dishes from around Central America, and fuses tradition with innovation to create a menu that echoes her extensive personal adventures and experiences around the world. As such, the dishes honour the rich flavors of Central America, balancing heritage recipes with modern influences. This is a story of movement, migration and reimagination. Diners can sample dishes like antojitos (starters) inspired by the colourful street food culture of the region, featuring dishes like Nicaraguan pastelitos and Salvadoran pupusas, as well as a creative take on ceviches and Costa Rican tacos, highlighting the region's coastal flavors. Signature main courses offer interpretations of classic dishes, including sweet chili grilled prawns, achiote miso seabass, and slow-cooked short ribs served in a clay pot, all flanking bold flavours. In desserts, highlights include the not-so-traditional tres leches cake served with house-made artisanal mango ice cream and the hojuelas mille-feuille paired with house-made papaya ice cream, sweet and tropical. The supper club experience is being preserved, with a five-course tasting menu keeping the practice and the ethos of conversation and discovery alive. Guests can also enjoy Tranquillo Hour (happy hour), a lunchtime menu, and a dedicated ladies' night, and a specially curated kids menu. As such, many of the dishes on the menu have been taken from the original supper club menu, so if you missed your chance there, this is it. The beverage menu features signature cocktails that celebrates the seven nations and their distinctive flavours. You'll find alcoholic and non-alcoholic options infused with ingredients native to the region, as well as a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits. A special 'Supper Club Selection', marked with a goose icon, highlights wines originally served at the supper club. Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamerican , Anantara Downtown, opening Fri, March 7, daily, 12pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 52 772 9888, @ Images: Supplied
