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Welcoming Hollywood A-listers through its decade of operation in Los Angeles and charming Dubai’s food connoisseurs with its innovative robatayaki style of authentic Japanese cuisine, Katana in Downtown Dubai now joins the fold of Emaar Hospitality Group.

To be managed by the Lifestyle Dining division of the premier hospitality & leisure provider, Katana recreates the experience of the award-winning robata and sushi lounge on the famed Los Angeles Sunset Strip in Downtown Dubai. It brings an exceptional dining choice to culinary enthusiasts underpinned by an immaculate blend of traditional cuisine with a hip design and fascinating views of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain.

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During Art Dubai Week 2018, INKED, in collaboration with flora&faunavisions present “La Casa Azul “, a pop-dinner series inspired by the artistic universe and musings of one of the most momentous artists of the 20th century – Frida Kahlo.

The pop-up dinner experience will take guests into a three-dimensional immersive culinary representation of the artist – from her home and sanctuary which is known as the “Caza Azul“, to her love for the varying shades of cultures which Mexico boast.  Though she was trapped in a body constantly wracked with pain and the many dramatic episodes of her life, she has let light and the freedom of a life without boundaries infiltrate her inside out.

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Emaar Hospitality Group has further strengthened its Lifestyle Dining division with the addition of Toko in Vida Downtown, a contemporary Japanese dine-in that presents Izakaya dining of promoting social interactions in its finest traditions.

Set in Downtown Dubai, Toko is for connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine with a trendy new ambience and bringing a seamless integration of food, beverage, service and design. Upholding the ‘less is more’ philosophy, the Toko brand first opened doors in 2007 in Sydney, and quickly set a benchmark for contemporary Japanese dining.

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Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant at Atlantis, The Palm, will debut its highly-anticipated new Friday brunch from Friday 2nd March. ‘The World of Nobu’ brunch will bring together a selection of signature dishes from 10 Nobu restaurants around the world, to deliver a luxurious culinary experience every Friday from 12pm until 3pm. Prices are AED 395 including non-alcoholic beverages, AED 586 with alcoholic beverages and AED 650 with bubbles. In addition, three vegetarian brunch packages will be available starting from for AED 350.

Upon arrival, all guests will be presented with a ‘Nobu passport’, which will allow them to collect stamps for every visit in exchange for rewards such as a complimentary non-alcoholic brunch, bottle of bubbles and a book by internationally esteemed Chef, Nobu Matsuhisa.

Serving signature dishes from key Nobu hotspots, Nobu Malibu’s beachfront restaurant will present its hit dish egg toban with dry miso. From Nobu West Hollywood, diners can expect the famous black cod yuzu miso and the fashionable Nobu Milan will share the delectable grill salmon ponzu butter with crispy spinach burrata and tofu dry miso. There will be a dash of British flair arriving from London with Nobu’s take on a full-English and the Shoreditch Nobu’s short rib and egg.

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Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—unveils an exciting array of innovative gastronomic experiences for visitors of all ages, in celebration of Dubai Food Festival, from Feb 22 to March 10, 2018.

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The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to add zest to Dubai Food Festival (DFF) this season through hosting a wide variety of exciting activities including master classes for kids and a food-themed photo booth to create lasting memories.

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Seafire Steakhouse & Bar will bring a taste of Ireland to Dubai this St Patricks Day with a series of exquisite dinners and a masterclass using Irelands finest produce. Taking place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March, guests can sample a seven-course set menu with an Irish twist created by meat speciality Chef de Cuisine, Raymond Wong and Master Butcher, Allan Morris of Ireland’s celebrated John Stone Dry aged Meat Company.

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 Ibn Battuta Mall, one of Nakheel Malls’ retail, entertainment and shopping destinations, is serving up a delectable choice of culinary packages, offers, activities and entertainment, including live cooking sessions for children, tasty prizes and more to celebrate the Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from 22 February to 10 March.

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Colourful balloons towered dining tables at The Meydan Hotel’s recent reopening of its Friday brunch, their tiny owners grinning from ear to ear in colourful face paints. One girl looked like a bunny. Another one looked like a cat. They all looked adorable.

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Who doesn’t love a good curry? The Brit-themed Indian curry house at the Shoreline Residences at the Palm Jumeirah exudes a relaxed vibe with a billiards table near the bar counter, white fences housing the outdoor seating and some funky, colourful green and orange couches as you step inside.

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