Getting out of the city isn’t always an option, but there are plenty of places in Dubai that feel like green oases.
01 TOKO
In a nutshell: A downtown izakaya with all-you-can-eat dim sum
An izakaya-style restaurant that’s luxe yet laid back, just like the Vida Hotel that it calls home. A hidden green oasis in Downtown Dubai, the natural tones, pale wooden furniture and pastel paper parasols will make you feel like you’re in a Japanese garden, although it’s actually an Australian import. To make the most of the menu, check out the newly launched all-you-can-eat dim sum nights on Tuesdays, when you get unlimited dim sum plus three bottles of beer or three mocktails for Dhs195 from 7pm to 10pm.
Vida Downtown, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Sun to Tue noon to 1am, Wed and Thur noon to 2am, Fri 7.30am to 2am, Sat 7.30am to 1am. Tel: (04) 4428383. Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. downtowntoko.com
02 INN THE PARK
In a nutshell: A picnic in the park that’s powered by the sun
We don’t tend to think of Dubai when we think of the world’s most ecofriendly cities, but one restaurant is on a mission to change that. Inn The Park, which you’ll find in Al Khazzan Park, is a café that uses solar power to minimise its carbon footprint. They also work with local farms, choosing organic produce whenever possible on their menu, which includes simple, picnic-friendly salads and sandwiches. It’s a perfect spot for a family weekend too, with its own play area for kids.
Al Khazzan Solar Park, Safa Street, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, daily 9am to 7pm. Tel: (04) 3368056. Taxi: Al Khazzan Park Safa Street, opposite City Walk. facebook. com/innthepark
03 Vii
In a nutshell: A glam party spot for sushi lovers
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2017 من What's On Dubai.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2017 من What's On Dubai.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Trip with Vakava
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THE BEACH HOUSE POOL DAY
You voted it as your favourite Seafood Restaurant at the What’s On Awards in May. Does it still reign supreme?
Tea by the sea
St Regis teams with Tchaba Tea for a special afternoon collab
TAIKUN
Not for the fainthearted, Taikun sizzles with its new dinner and a show
LA CASA DEL TANGO
A round of applause or a slow hand clap for this new dinner and a show concept in DIFC?
IKIGAI
If there’s one thing Dubai isn’t short of it’s Japanese restaurants. So, is there room for one more?
HOW NOT TO LOSE YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER
This is a city that works hard, plays hard, but, on a boiling hot day, can feel like hard work. So look at this month’s magazine as a little cooling comfort pack to see you through the summer season. Let yourself be whisked off to our favourite indoor bars and hideaways – with AC, summery feels and maybe an ice-cold drink to keep you chill. Then dream of refreshing dishes to fill your belly. You’ve never had it so cool.
CATCH
A surf and turf showdown every Saturday
CARNA
Very high steaks at SLS Dubai
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
Feel like you’ve seen all that the capital has to offer? Think again…