Bandstand located on the lobby level at Royal Ascot Hotel in Bur Dubai is a sports bar inspired by the Bandstand in Mumbai. I had taken a break from physically visiting restaurants and bars due to the current coronavirus situation and this was my first visit to a bar post lockdown, and my second visit here. The hotel offers free parking which used to be … Continue reading Another Visit to Bandstand in Bur Dubai
Fisherman’s Hub is quite a popular sports bar in Bur Dubai but the first time I heard its name was when a friend of mine invited me a few months back, to try the one at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. You can read about my experience here. This restro bar has been for around 3 years and very recently, they opened another branch … Continue reading Fisherman’s Hub Reloaded
Every day there is a new restaurant or hotel cropping up in this every bustling city called Dubai. The S Hotel in Barsha South is one such hotel having opened its doors just less than a year back. It’s located in the Dubai Science Park neighbourhood, about a stone’s throw from AL Barsha City Centre. This hotel houses two restaurants, and two days back I … Continue reading Business Lunch at Fusion Restaurant, The S Hotel Al Barsha
AJ: Mom, can we go out for lunch today? Me: Where do you want to go? AJ: You choose. Me: OK…. Let’s go to that place!! AJ: Which place? Me: That place….!!! AJ: WHICH Plaaacceeee…??? Me: THAAT Plaaaccee…. It is the name of a place!!! If you don’t know, AJ is my 8yr old cutie with hidden horns and we had this conversation some time … Continue reading Let’s go to That Place
When we hear the name ‘Fisherman’s Hub’, we think of a diners joint usually seen in movies where there is a central open kitchen that’s whips up various seafood dishes, where all the tables are occupied by noisy diners and there’s alcohol all around. But that’s not the scene here. This restaurant is very child friendly as they have a family room that is separate … Continue reading Fisherman’s Hub – A Foodie’s Delight
An Indian restaurant serving Indian, Middle Eastern and International dishes and located within Flora Inn Hotel on Airport Road in Garhoud, Dubai. Ghee Rice has been open for a few years now and it’s a shame that I took so long to visit this restaurant. The food they serve is simple, delish and wonderfully executed. Loved the presentation too. It is the only restaurant in … Continue reading Tantalize your Taste Buds at Ghee Rice Restaurant
Bar Baar is quite famous among those who frequently visit pubs and bars in Dubai. Seeing all their Instastories, I too wished to visit this place. And a few days back, my dream came true when they were launching their new menu and I was invited. Aptly named ‘Gully Boy’, this new menu features street food from the gully (meaning street) of India, mainly Mumbai. … Continue reading Again and Again at Bar Baar
Grand Barbecue Restaurant serves Indian and Pan Asian cuisine in an unlimited buffet for lunch and dinner with a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Recently, they introduced a live grill concept which happens right on your table and is part of their buffet. The buffet is priced at AED 55/-, weekday and weekend rates differ. The restaurant is humongous, with neatly done interiors … Continue reading Succumb to Gluttony at Grand Barbecue Restaurant
“Eat, sleep, drink chocolate”, said someone once and that’s exactly what I did on my b’day, a few days back. I woke up on D-day to this yummy honey cake drowned in chocolate syrup and covered with Kit Kat pieces, all done by my AJ, my 7-year old kiddo (I love you, baby!!!) with a lil help from Mr. J. They know I looove chocolate. … Continue reading Chocoholics go only to GF Ferre Chocolate Bar
As I walked into this white-coloured two-floored building in Jumeirah with glass doors, there in front of me were many live seafood. As I headed upstairs to the main seating area, I was greeted by a beautiful blue and white painting that is characteristic of Santorini, a popular island in Greece that is known for its beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery and amazing restaurants. This seating … Continue reading Up Your Fishing Game at As You Fish
