Restaurants

From the underwater drama of Ossiano and the soaring views at Tattu to the local craftsmanship of Gerbou and the glamour of Sexy Fish, we round up the best places to visit in Dubai

République foregoes regional minimalism bringing Indochine drama to the Gulf

Dubai's homegrown restaurants, battle-tested in one of the world's most competitive dining scenes, are now conquering London from high-end to high street

Part of the iconic 1920s Palm Beach complex on the Croisette, its terracotta-coloured cocoon is a tribute to the Roaring Twenties, but with a modern twist

A star-studded cast of creatives has restored the old bones of the properties as the city's coolest cultural destination where moody colours and vintage furniture take centrestage

The boutique design practice, launched by Asmaa Said three years ago, is making waves beyond the UAE

From an art nouveau-style fast food rotisserie to a glamorous dinner and a show venue, these are the Lebanese capital's most captivating hotspots where good looks and great food come together

Meshed in the fashion industry, this Moroccan-French talent's latest creation isn’t a gown – it’s a one-of-a-kind Ramadan majlis at the iconic One&Only One Za’abeel

Using 78,000 mother-of-pearl shells arranged in the shape of a soaring wave, designer Mohamed Alqari tips his hat to Bahrain’s pearling legacy and natural landscape

Behind a nondescript black door in an unassuming Art-Deco building in Beirut, AD100 designer Carl Gerges has envisioned chic new hideout that glosses over the gloom

With three Michelin stars, Swedish chef Björn Frantzén comes to the UAE with a marriage of Scandinavian warmth and crisp Japanese flavours

An epicentre for sustainable tourism in Egypt, the brimming with design-forward hotels, monumental art installations and colourful coral reefs

Conceptualised by Italian architect Giuseppe Porcelli, the DIFC hotspot's latest venue features animal prints, gilded furniture, rare art and a plethora of nature-inspired patterns

From a Michelin-starred hotspot set in a 1960s villa to another perched atop the historic spice bazaar, this is your guide to Istanbul's most unmissable restaurants

His fabulously evocative restaurant interiors mean he’s in demand in Paris, Rome and Dubai, where a glamorous beachside venue is making waves

These chill out destinations offer more than just a day by the sea, they also deliver on Instagram-ready good looks and fun vibes

From a 1920s Chicago-style steakhouse to a Mediterranean taverna with a view, these spots are a feast for the eyes and the soul

Designed by Egyptian architect Mohamed Badie, its undulating curves were made possible through advanced 3D softwares, which captured the organic forms precisely