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Right on track

Not many restaurants catch your attention before you look at the menu, but Rogo’s in Yas Mall – the only rollercoaster restaurant in the UAE – is certainly one of them. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows it’s impossible not to stare …

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Hello North Africa

Italian, Indian, Lebanese, Thai. These cuisines are all well represented in the capital but when it comes to north African food we’re short on options – not to mention, rather ignorant. So it’s with excitement that we venture to the …

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Fast and flavourful

A lot can be said of fast food chains, but in recent years many have made a real effort to distance themselves from the idea that burgers are unhealthy. New Zealand-born chain Burgerfuel uses organic ingredients and offers vegan and …

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A taste of Japan

Heaving a mallet into the air, we slam it back down with a thud. We’re at Inakaya, a Japanese robatayaki (grill) in Venetian Village in the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. We never expected to have to …

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Cool as cumin

Hidden among the high-rises opposite Emirates Palace is the dry hotel, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. At the back, adjacent to the pool, is the recently rebranded Arabic restaurant, Kamoon – which means cumin in Arabic. While the interior lacks …

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Meals from the Med

Eating out can be expensive, even if it’s just you and your partner. But a group of friends or a family of four – or more – can really rack up the bill. Throughout the week, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi …

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The art of simplicity

Sometimes we get bored of gourmet food, obtrusive service and menus that read like a book. Which is one of the reasons why Art House Café is such a breath of fresh air. The quirky and colourful spot is located …

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Ground, seared, delivered

burger joint new york is nestled in Nation Galleria behind a red velvet curtain, accessed only by a dimly-lit corridor. An open kitchen with large windows and red brick walls scrawled with messages and doodles add to the laidback, fun …

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Green days

Eating organic is becoming popular in Abu Dhabi. But is it just a health trend used to drive up produce prices? UAE-grown concept Organic Foods & Café has opened a new organic eatery inside Nation Towers. Although there is a …

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Another famous Belgian?

Radisson blu Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island recently opened the doors to a spacious Belgian Café. Sitting beneath the glowing 1920s style lights, we browse the menu of simple yet hearty dishes. Famished from a long day at work, it’s …

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