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What's On
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
4 of the best restaurants to try in Dubai this weekend: July 18 to 20
When it comes to dining in Dubai, the options are endless. Even if you're not a die-hard foodie, you've probably heard of these standout spots – and if you've been thinking about trying them, consider this your nudge to finally go. Here are 4 of the best restaurants to try in Dubai this weekend Girl and the Goose What first started as a supper club by Nicaraguan-born Chef Gabriela Chamorro has blossomed into the UAE's first restaurant that brings together the diverse and vibrant cuisines of the Mesoamerican region under one roof. The chef enthralled and delighted the taste buds of many a discerning diner before expanding her home into the stunning space at Anantara Downtown. And those are exactly the comforting vibes you want as you tuck into the ravishing Central American fare – all reimagined by Gabi's travels around the world during her time as an Emirates crew member. Location: Anantara Downtown, Downtown Dubai Times: daily, 12pm to 1am Contact: (0) 52 772 9888 @ Rare Rare Dubai Rare is a What's On award-winning restaurant in Dubai for a reason. The Art Deco New York cocktail bar meets Parisian brasserie has had Team What's On visit on multiple occasions, and it has not disappointed. On the menu, there are steaks that give a whole new meaning to the term 'well done.' But for diners who aren't red meat eaters, there's plenty, from oysters, bone marrow on toast to chicken thigh skewers, succulent prawns, and more. It's perfect for date night or even spending time with friends or colleagues. PS. Don't ask the waiter to take away the Brussels sprouts before you even try them—they are delicious. Location: City Walk Dubai, C2 Licensed District Times: Sun to Thurs 12pm to 1am, Sat and Sun 12pm to 2am Contact: (0)4 287 4604 Revolver Revolver Dubai Singapore's sleek experimental South Asian export, Revolver, opened in Dubai earlier this year at T he Opus by Zaha Hadid. Its interior is a stark difference from the ME Dubai, bringing raw industrial aesthetics, dark wood, and metallic surfaces to the bright and futuristic hotel. The twisting round of glowing bullets suspended above is eye-catching, as are the fiery and smokey theatrics of the chefs behind the open kitchen. But it's not just for your entertainment, as the dishes that come out from the kitchen are packed with flavour. It's all the creation of Chef Jitin Joshi, who has a Michelin-starred history. No matter how hungry you go, you'll want to return to try other dishes on the menu. For your first dishes, we recommend you try the Goan prawn calchao, the burrata – a unique pairing of peanut sauce and warm churros, and the seafood and tender coconut pot. Location: T he Opus by Zaha Hadid, Business Bay Times: daily 6pm to 1am and weekdays for lunch 12pm to 3pm Contact: (0)4 257 9334 Tresind Dubai If you love Indian cuisine, this fine dining restaurant at One&Only Royal Mirage is one to book this week. Chef Mohammad Zeeshan takes the restaurant's bold claim of 'the birthplace of innovative Indian cuisine' to new heights as he curates bold Indian flavours with a modern lens. Try the degustation menu, which includes lip-smacking dishes such as cannoli samosa with tomato chutney, portobello steak with chimichurri chutney and truffle, a 'modernist' chaat tart, and paan-flavoured cotton candy. It's recognised by the Dubai MICHELIN Guide for a reason, which means you have to try it. Location: One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina Times: 12pm to 11.45pm Contact: 056 420 9754 Images: Supplied and Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
With love, from Palestine: Haya's Kitchen has a brand new home at KAVE
Who doesn't love a supper-club-to-permanent success story? We've had many of these delicious tales come out of Dubai in the past few years – Neha Mishra's A Story of Food to Kinoya, Gabriela Chamorro's Girl and the Goose, the anonymous-chef-led Hawkerboi, husband-and-wife duo Salam and Tareq's Dukkan El Baba from Birria Tacos, to name a few. The latest entrant to this club is Haya's Kitchen, Palestinian chef Haya Bishouty's culinary baby. What started as Sufra, a Covid-era awakening from corporate slumber, and a series of workshops focused on Palestinian food skills around town, is now a permanent kitchen. Haya's Kitchen Meets KAVE has been operational for about six months, with a grand launch coming up soon, and is located inside KAVE in a quiet lane of Alserkal Avenue. The story Respective founders and friends Haya and Rania Kana'an welcome you with open arms into their space – a space all about creating a community of eco-conscious, kind humans, featuring a cavernous co-working area laid out with communal tables, surrounded by retail pop-ups of sustainable, regional, upcycling brands. Apparel, jewellery, vintage accessories, ceramics, bags and more, and in the corner, the kitchen. The synergy of these two concepts comes from the roots they intend to honour. Haya's Kitchen started as and continues to be Haya's personal journey into discovering, understanding and embracing her heritage. KAVE brings back the practices of the ancestors, the cave people, creating a system of conscious living – take from the Earth, give back to it. Both women are paying tribute to their heritage, their tetas or grandmothers, by reviving this way of life, whether through food or communal belonging. The food The menu at Haya's Kitchen Meets KAVE follows a pattern of seasonal and personal cooking, the core of any cuisine and culture. You can sample dishes like the msakhan and macarona bil'laban, unadulterated versions of the childhood classics. At a time when food was consumed depending on what the Earth was giving us, the tetas used locally-sourced ingredients and passed these recipes down from one generation to the next, as we see in the selection of seasonal salads with bulgur wheat and tomatoes. No food is wasted, no part thrown away, and everything preserved expertly to make sure it doesn't go bad, as in the khweya, a breakfast dish of leftover oven-baked Arabic bread with cinnamon and sugar soaked in warm milk before serving. As we dine, Haya and Rania share their own stories about these dishes, different iterations of the same comfort food they ate across different parts of the country. These are their shared memories, not in consciousness, but in heritage. Haya's Kitchen Meets KAVE, KAVE, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, weekdays, 10am to 7pm, weekends, 11am to 8pm, closed on Mon, @hkmeetsk, @ haya sktchn, @kavepeople. Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time Out Dubai
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Girl and the Goose in Dubai
Somewhere between the cobbled streets of Granada and the smoky kitchens of Managua, there's a place where every meal feels like a celebration. In Dubai, that spirit lives at Girl and the Goose – the city's hidden slice of Central America tucked inside the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel. The cosy, terracotta-hued spot feels less like a restaurant and more like the coolest supper club in town. Girl and the Goose is the brainchild of Gabriela Chamorro, a former Emirates cabin crew pro who traded jet-setting for stir-frying – and trust us, she knows how to make you feel right at home. Expect a warm welcome, a menu full of heart and the chef herself making the rounds like you're old friends. The atmosphere is easy-going but elevated, while every bite is big on Central American soul. Dive into fresh tortillas piled high with slaw and salsa verde, plus crispy plantain chips scooping up guac like it's a sport. (Credit: Girl and the Goose) Tacos? Of course. Beef cheek or skirt steak, buttery empanadas bursting with caramelised onion and goat's cheese – order a few, regret nothing. Take your pick from a selection of zingy ceviche – sea bass aguachille is one of the most refreshing dishes around, with a cooling jalapeño sorbet propping up the thin layers of fish. Sounds odd, but it just works. Mains are where the magic keeps on coming. Share the grilled octopus if you're feeling generous, but don't even think about doing the same with the short rib clay pot: tender, smoky meat, creamy beans and pickled onions – all ready for you to wrap and stack your own way. It's a delicious dinner with a side of DIY. And just when you think you've peaked, dessert rolls around with a twist. Pick your sweet treat from a deck of illustrated cards, inspired by a nostalgic Central American game. Will you end on a crispy churro high? Or fall for the horchata tres leches? Just get both, really. (Credit: Girl and the Goose) The space itself is just as charming as the menu. Think sun-dappled tables, cosy warm cinnabar-hued chairs you'll want to sink into and a jungle of greenery draped overhead like you've stumbled into a secret garden. Vintage-style glass chandeliers cast a glow over it all, making it the kind of place that transfers a 'quick bite' into a leisurely meal complete with dessert (and maybe another round of drinks). So when a craving for punchy flavours strikes, you know where to go. Your little hidden slice of Central America in Dubai is waiting.
