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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dubai's May seasonal dining delights
Dubai's vibrant culinary scene continues to evolve — blending seasonal ingredients with cultural flair and global innovation. From mindful menus crafted around energy healing to contemporary Italian feasts inspired by travel and tradition, these restaurants are serving more than just a meal — they're delivering an experience. TAAMA TAAMA, nestled within the tranquil Sohum Wellness Sanctuary, introduces a new plant-based menu that focuses on nourishing the body and soul. Designed with high-vibrational ingredients, the menu aims to realign chakras and provide deep nourishment. From the Chakra Bowls — featuring energy-aligned dishes like the Root Chakra bowl with beetroot & wild neem, Khichdi and Tempeh Noodles, TAAMA's offerings encourage a mindful dining experience. The beverage menu includes High Vibrational Smoothies, Ayurvedic Rituals Lemonades, and Ceremonial Cacao to further enhance spiritual balance. Whether you're seeking a soulful meal or a space to reset, TAAMA offers a sanctuary for intentional nourishment. FI'LIA A Journey Through Italy's Heart — Reimagined Menu Inspired by Travel and Tradition Fi'lia, the region's first female-led Michelin-select restaurant, unveils a new à la carte menu crafted by Chef Célia Stoecklin, inspired by her travels across Italy. The menu takes diners on a sensory adventure through Italy's diverse regions, combining beloved flavours with contemporary twists. Start with classics like the Fritto Misto, Polpette, and Crudo di Salmone, before indulging in handmade pastas like the Sicilian Tagliolini al Limone or decadent Mafaldine al Tartufo. Fi'lia's pizzas are a testament to tradition, from the Salame e Parmigiano to the rustic Calzone and Bresaola e Burrata. End with indulgent desserts like Fi'lia Gelato and Torta della Mamma. Pair all this with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails for a true Italian dining experience. Prime52 A Specially Curated Three-Course Menu for Dubai Restaurant Week 2025 Prime52, located on the 52nd floor of Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, presents a limited-time three-course menu during Dubai Restaurant Week from May 9th to 25th. For AED 250 per person, guests can indulge in signature dishes such as Caesar Salad with Cecina, Black Angus Steak Tartare, and Cedar Wood Roasted Norwegian Salmon. The main course options include USDA Prime Black Angus Striploin and Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle, followed by indulgent desserts like Apple Tarte Tatin and Chocolate Bliss. Enjoy this culinary experience with stunning views of Dubai Marina. Armani/Ristorante Spring-Inspired Elegance — A Vibrant Selection of Seasonal Dishes Armani/Ristorante, the Michelin-starred dining destination in the Burj Khalifa, introduces a new à la carte menu curated by Executive Chef Giovanni Papi, celebrating the essence of spring. The menu features vibrant starters like Uovo in Primavera and Battuto di Manzo, followed by fresh pastas such as Tortelli with Wagyu and Tortelli with green pea and fennel ravioli. Indulge in mains like Spigola Selvaggia and Guancia di Wagyu, and finish with desserts like Baba' and Noci. These seasonal dishes offer an exquisite blend of fresh, bold flavours in a luxurious setting, embodying the spirit of spring. Thiptara A Midday Thai Escape: 'The Taste of Siam' Business Lunch Thiptara in Downtown Dubai introduces The Taste of Siam, a three-course weekday business lunch starting May 5th. Priced at AED 150 per person, the set menu includes Thai classics such as Pomelo Salad, Satay Chicken, and Stir-Fried Beef, with mains like Red Curry and Crispy Fried Fish. For dessert, enjoy Mango Sticky Rice or Corn Cake. Served Monday to Friday from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, this lunch offers a serene dining experience overlooking Burj Lake, perfect for a midday escape or client meetings.
What's On
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Here's how Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotels & Suites is celebrating February
Sponsored: Valentine's Day, ladies' night, a beef and bourbon night, and more… Want to celebrate February? There are several ways to do it at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. From a newly refined beef and bourbon night to celebrating Valentine's Day, a bingo night, and more… Here's how Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotels & Suites is celebrating this month The Croft On Valentine's Day, you can enjoy an evening brunch with live entertainment with a delightful British feast for Dhs333 per person (with food only). Brunch runs from 7pm to 10pm. And who doesn't love a game of bingo? At The Croft, keep up as you tick away at numbers while indulging in award-winning British fare. The competitive fun takes place every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm out on the terrace, backed by breathtaking marina views. Observatory Lounge For the single folk in the city, book a spot at Single Soiree – a brunch for individuals seeking a vibrant and engaging social experience. On February 14, from 8pm to 12am you can enjoy a fusion of Asian and Latin American cuisines, live entertainment, and cool vibes and views of Palm Jumeirah. There's seasame tuna, miso-glazed salmon and more on the menu. Prices start from Dhs350 with soft drinks. On Wednesday, bring the ladies together for Femme Fusion and enjoy unlimited sips, bites, and live entertainment for two hours for Dhs195. Gents, for you, it's Dhs295. Prime52 Prime52, an upscale steak house is offering a bespoke seven-course Valentine's Day dinner for Dhs795 per couple. In the offer, you will get to enjoy a glass of bubbly each while tucking into avocado king crab roll, wagyu steak tartare with caviar, surf and turf, and the finest turbo fillet and westholme wagyu with sides. Dinner begins at 6pm. Be quick to book, as the first 20 couples will receive an exclusive gift box filled with delightful surprises. Prime52 has also unveiled a refined beef and bourbon night – the ultimate gentleman's night. On the night, gents can enjoy a selection of striploin, tenderloin, and ribeye steaks with sides and sauces for just Dhs842 for two. Pair it with a flight of bourbon or a bottle of house red grape. The deal takes place every Wednesday from 6pm to 11pm. To book or to find out more, contact at 04 319 4000 or email eatatharbour@
The National
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Prime52 review: Sister of Prime68 restaurant forges a more relaxed path without lowering the steaks
When your sister restaurant is one of the most lauded steakhouses in the UAE, you can either choose to follow in the same footsteps or make your own way. Prime52 chose option three, walking a path that's a little bit Prime68, a little bit itself. As chef de cuisine Daniel Gallo puts it: 'It's a similar commitment to quality, but in a different setting.' When it opened in November at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in the Marina just in time for the winter season rush, the restaurant was unveiled alongside the relaunched Observatory Lounge, with both venues sharing the floor and offering fabulous views from (in case you hadn't you guessed) the 52nd floor. My husband (my perennial plus-one) and I were shown to one of the booths that line the back wall and offer a view of the dining room. Naturally, the tables by the windows have the best views of the harbour but, for me, the intimacy and comfort of a booth trumps a window-side seat. There are tables between the booths and windows, which I imagine fill up last. The vibe is definitely more relaxed than Prime68, so ideal for those who prefer a laid-back ambience. It's also a mixed bag crowd-wise. Habituated to the upmarket glamour of Prime68, we dressed up, as we always do for evening dinner – and were among the majority who did so, too. But a glance around showed we were also sharing the dining room with a table of 10 who were just-off-the-beach-casual in shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops, accessorised with baby carriers and prams. I have zero issue whatsoever with babies and children in even the smartest of restaurants – parents have to eat too! – but the dress code (or lack thereof) felt a little confusing. For starters, I opted for the Caesar salad (Dh67) while my husband ordered the Hokkaido scallops with cecina (Dh152). The salad came with no surprises (which, quite frankly is why I order it), while the scallops were accompanied by corn cream, almond dressing and Wagyu cecina. The bread, with a choice of butters, was brought to the table in time to mop up the sauces and dressings. There's a choice of 10 appetisers in the deliberately pared-back menu that comprises all of one page, a welcome respite from ploughing through pages and pages of items. Other options include French onion soup (Dh68), steak tartare (from Dh92), smoked foie terrine (Dh128) and grilled octopus (Dh112). Mains are divided into 'farm to table' and 'fresh from the coast'. This being a steak restaurant, we opted for the meat, with my choice of a USDA prime black Angus 250g fillet mignon (Dh278) served alongside my husband's order of Stanbroke signature Black Angus 350g rib eye (Dh302). Other cuts include New York striploin (Dh352), tomahawk (Dh897 for two) and Chateaubriand (Dh592 for two). There is also the option to order your preferred cut. The steaks were cooked to our specifications (medium-well for him, well-done for me and I don't want to hear anything about it), alongside sides of mashed potatoes, truffle fries, sauteed wild mushrooms and grilled seasonal vegetables (all Dh38). The sauce selection is what you'd expect, a bearnaise, wild mushroom, chimichurri, red wine and peppercorn. The mashed potatoes were creamy, the mushrooms well-seasoned and flavourful, and the vegetables nicely crunchy. Add-ons include foie gras, surf and turf and seasonal truffle, all at Dh67, while those who come to a steak restaurant and don't eat steak, can enjoy a burger – Black Angus (Dh148) or Wagyu (Dh187) – baby chicken (Dh167), cedarwood-roasted Norwegian salmon (Dh192) or grilled Alaskan king crab leg (Dh497). I'm a creature of habit, so when it comes to my cut of steak I never deviate from the fillet mignon, which I highly recommend here for its tenderness and depth of flavour. If I were going to avoid a dish, it would be the burrata and tomato tartare appetiser due to wholly prejudicial reasons against burrata, a food item I just don't get and never will. But what do you expect from a philistine who orders her steak well done, eh? Is it possible to dine at Prime52 for under Dh250 per person? Absolutely. The cheapest items on the menu for a three-course meal comprise the Prime58 green salad of mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, carrots cucumber, red onions, caramelised walnuts, honey lemon dressing (Dh58), followed by wild mushroom ravioli with truffle for main (Dh132) and a choice of four of the five desserts, the chocolate bliss, burnt Brie cheesecake, apple tarte Tatin and the pain perdu, which are all priced at Dh57. Those looking to splash out can enjoy the seafood platter of king crab leg, oyster, prawns, tuna and octopus with a mignonette and citrus chilli mayo (Dh447), tomahawk (Dh897 for two) and the cheese board (Dh127) to end. Hailing from Venezuela, chef Gallo began his 17-year-spanning career with learning the art of Latin American cuisine in his home country before heading farther afield to Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain, as well as Hong Kong's celebrated Mono. 'The straightforward menu at Prime52 is a reflection of the restaurant's philosophy of letting the quality of the produce speak for itself,' he says. Adding of his preferred cut: 'The Westholme Wagyu rib-eye AA4-5 is a cut that stands out for its beautiful marbling and buttery flavour, delivering an exceptional steak experience.' Sharing that the menu will change every six months along with chef's specials that focus on seasonal ingredients, Gallo names his favourite dish as 'the Wagyu steak tartare served with sourdough, which combines the rich, tender texture of the Wagyu with the perfect crunch and tang of the bread'. And for dessert? 'The burnt Brie cheesecake is a dish I absolutely love – it's creamy, slightly tangy and has a caramelised top that adds a depth of flavour.' Prime52 at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai is open daily from 6pm to midnight. For reservations, call 04 319 4791. This review was conducted at the invitation of the restaurant
