Musandam is an oddity. It’s completely cut off from the rest of Oman by the UAE, creating a semi-enclave on the very end of the Arabian peninsular, facing Iran across the straits of Hormuz. it’s a geographically and strategically important…
Last year, Bistrot Bagatelle became another international high-end restaurant chain to open up shop in Dubai. But unlike many of its competitors, Bagatelle refrains from plonking down cookie-cutter franchises in cities where it hopes to make a quick buck. instead,…
The imposing gates of the St. Regis Mardavall on the beautiful Spanish island of Majorca speak more of a wealthy landowner’s hacienda than a luxury hotel, but that’s the key to the charm of this lovely hotel, which sits just…
It might be known as a simple convention hotel, suited mostly to business travellers, but the Hyatt Regency Orlando is much more than a destination for stuffy suits. Situated on International Drive, and connected to the Orange County Convention Centre…
Famed the world over for its truffles and elegant wines, alba is the foodie capital of Piedmont—a region that itself lays claim to being the gastronomic heartland of Italy—and is, therefore, the perfect location for Enrico Crippa’s chic modern Italian…
With wide European pavements, a café every metre and hidden bars and nightclubs, this is a city you’ll need a guidebook for. But if you don’t like carrying something that identifies you as an outsider then don’t fear. Just follow…
A city that hAs been at the intersection of European history for hundreds of years, Budapest offers more than most of its neighbours’ capitals combined. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, a world-class classical music scene as well as a pulsating…
In Milan, the upscale restaurant Al Grissino is famous for its seafood. With a menu that includes everything from octopus with asparagus to chitarrine with sea urchin, this is no pizza joint. Beloved by fans of high- end cuisine, it’s…
Davidoff has announced its first ever International Tour Gastronomique for 2016. The Davidoff Tour Gastronomique will visit the Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain and will be a vibrant, imaginative celebration of culinary delights accompanied by a special gourmet…
DIFC’s Mint Leaf Of London offers contemporary luxury fare influenced by well-known Indian classics. Mint Leaf of London recently joined the ranks of posh London restaurants to set up a new eatery in Dubai, but few have made the transition as…