Orla FarmerContributorBrowse Dubai restaurant reviews and dining culture features from Orla Farmer, food contributor at Khaleej Times.
Dubai restaurants are embracing AI: How technology is making dining more personal From AI-powered chefs and smarter reservations to predictive analytics and rewards for word-of-mouth recommendations, technology is reshaping the dining experience in the city
Why Dubai's coolest restaurants are keeping things simple Here's why relaxed dining and genuine hospitality are becoming the new luxury
Shanghai Me review: The restaurant that continues to define luxury dining in Dubai From leisurely business lunches to immersive brunches, the DIFC favourite proves why it remains one of the city's defining restaurants
Baoli Dubai review: Why this J1 restaurant is one of the city's best beachfront dining spots The restaurant brings together Mediterranean and Japanese flavours with standout Wagyu and fresh seafood
Pepperoni Club Review: This restaurant turns authenticity into new luxury Pepperoni Club doesn't rely on spectacle or exclusivity for the sake of it. Instead, it delivers something far more difficult to create: authenticity
Roka Dubai review: Why this Japanese restaurant remains one of the city's best The eatery continues to set the benchmark for Japanese dining with flawless robata grilling, standout black cod and consistently exceptional service
Dubai Dining Awards 2026: Full list of winners shaping the city’s culinary identity From immersive dining experiences and refined tasting menus to homegrown success stories and cultural tastemakers, the Dubai Dining Awards 2026 by Khaleej Times spotlight the venues and visionaries shaping the city’s evolving food scene
Dubai Dining Awards 2026: Why these restaurants are redefining the city’s food scene The awards aim to spotlight the venues genuinely shaping the city’s culinary identity through creativity and consistency
Restaurant Review: Trèsind continues to redefine Indian fine dining Playful, technical, and packed with bold, the tasting menu boasts confident flavours that feel both nostalgic and completely new
Restaurant Review: Helios delivers Mediterranean comfort by the sea Warm service, delicious dishes, and stunning skyline views make it easy to lose track of time here