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CairoScene
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Dubai's Scalini Serves Carbonara With a Side of Teddy Bear
At Scalini, they'll seat a fluffy teddy bear next to you for emotional support while you eat your pasta in peace. Jul 10, 2025 There comes a time when you're craving a night out—maybe to try that new restaurant everyone's been whispering about—but your group chat is ghosting and solo dining still feels a little daunting. Sure, you could bring your phone, a book, or your trusty tablet (iPad kids, we see you), but sometimes…you need something more. Something soft. Something supportive. At Scalini Dubai—the UAE outpost of the famed Italian eatery born in 1988 in London—they've taken solo dining to surprisingly wholesome heights. Enter: your emotional support teddy bear. Fluffy, midsized, and incredibly nonjudgmental, the bear is placed in the seat next to you as a silent dinner companion, offering the kind of comfort your phone screen never could. Whether you're flying solo, wrangling a hyper toddler, or just need a break from energy-vampire friends, Scalini's support system is rock solid. Inside, you're being hugged by velvety carbonara. Outside? A bear's fuzzy embrace. Honestly, who needs small talk when your table's got this much heart?
What's On
04-07-2025
- What's On
6 Italian summer menus you need to try in Dubai right now
If you love Italian food, you probably appreciate a laid-back vibe and comforting dishes that make any room feel like home. This summer, Dubai is taking that energy to another level: think Italian wine pairings with regional menus, market-style truffle tastings, and month-long dinners that bring trattoria warmth to the city. Here are some of the best Italian summer menus and happenings to check out this season. Scalini Images: Supplied A seasonal pop-up that's all about the truffle. Scalini teams up with Casinetto and Umbria's San Pietro Pettine to host its Summer Truffle Market. You can browse an edit of truffle-infused products – think honey, olive oil, salt, and whole black summer truffles – sourced straight from Italy. The experience kicks off with a live visit from San Pietro Pettine's Carlo Caporicci, who'll lead a pasta-making demo and host an intimate truffle-focused tasting menu. Expect hand-rolled tagliolini, pillowy ravioli, and generous shavings of summer truffle throughout. Location: Scalini Dubai, Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Cost: Summer Truffle Market with live demo and tasting menu Times: Running daily until July 14 Contact: (0)4 439 0068. @scalinidubai Fi'lia Images: Supplied July means regional roam at Fi'lia, where each week is dedicated to a different part of Italy. During the Taste of Italy month‑long journey, expect Sicilian citrus salads and olives, Sardinian seafood specials, puglian polpette with marinara, piedmontese agnolotti del plin, and trentino dishes – all on the 70th floor with a view. Location: 70th Floor, Fi'lia, SLS Dubai, Business Bay Cost: Five weekly regional tasting menus, rotating June 30 to August 3 Times: Weekly dinners per region: Sicily from June 30 to July 6, Sardinia from July 7 to 13, Puglia from July 14 to 20, Piemonte from July 21 to 27, and Trentino from July 28 to Aug 3 Contact: (0)56 508 0655. @filiadubai Jou Jou Brasserie Images: Supplied This summer, Jou Jou keeps things light but flavour-packed with two seasonal highlights worth a visit. Chef Gioia's fresh egg pasta, handmade daily, features dishes like rich oxtail ravioli, seafood linguine with datterino tomatoes, aromatic vongole, and vegetarian fregola alla norma with fried aubergine and salted ricotta. Seasonal starters include ricciola hamachi with basil vinaigrette, citrusy seabass crudo, and a cooling vichyssoise, while mains range from Mediterranean sea bass and Provençale sea bream to tender black angus beef. Mornings brighten with the Bubbly Breakfast, with two glasses of prosecco or mimosa alongside pastries by Chef Nicolas Lambert and a generous buffet. Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Cost: summer menu with handmade pasta; bubbly breakfast including two drinks for Dhs195 Times: breakfast from 7am to 11am, lunch 12.30pm to 5.30pm, dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm; bubbly breakfast daily from 7am to 11am (1 July–31 August) Contact: (0)4 270 7950. @joujoudubai Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates Images: Supplied Bussola at Jumeirah Golf Estates has launched a new two-course Summer Business Lunch menu, perfect for a midday reset. Choose from light starters like Insalata Caprese or Tartar di Tonno, followed by mains including Gnocchi Sorrentino, Tagliata di Manzo, or Tagliolini ai Gamberi. Dessert upgrades include Tiramisu, Profiterole, and fruit sorbets. Location: Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates Times: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm Cost: Dhs125 for a two-course lunch including bottled water Contact: (0)4 586 7760. @ Viaggio di Vino at Cala Vista, Mina Al Salam A five-course tasting menu meets a curated Italian wine pairing – Viaggio di Vino at Cala Vista is where food and vino work in sync. Crafted by sommelier Pasquale Sommella and Chef Luca Crostelli, the menu features tuna tartare, vitello tonnato, Caprese-style ravioli, and a tender filet with mushrooms and potatoes. It all ends on a bright note with Il Limone – a delicious, signature lemon dessert. Each course comes with a handpicked wine match, making it feel less like a dinner out and more like an evening at a sommelier's table. Location: Cala Vista, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Jumeira St. Cost: Dhs550 per person Times: Available daily from 5pm Contact: 800 323232. @calavistadubai L'Amo Images: Supplied One of the city's most refined Italian restaurants, L'Amo Bistro del Mare has introduced two seasonal menus that keep things simple and summery. The Menu di Stagione runs all day and features dishes like ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers, crab salad with gazpacho, and pasta with langoustine and yellow datterino tomatoes. For weekday lunch, Pranzo a L'Amo is back – a two-course menu with starters like golden calamari and octopus salad, and mains including Milanese chicken and Ligurian-style fish. The setting is relaxed but elegant, with sweeping views of Dubai Harbour and a curated wine list to match. Location: L'Amo Bistro del Mare, Dubai Harbour Times: Pranzo a L'Amo available Mon–Fri, 12pm–3pm Cost: Pranzo a L'Amo Dhs135 (two courses), Dhs155 with dessert & coffee Contact: (0)4 278 4800. @ lamobistrodelmare Images: Supplied
What's On
02-07-2025
- What's On
5 Italian summer menus you need to try in Dubai right now
If you love Italian food, you probably appreciate a laid-back vibe and comforting dishes that make any room feel like home. This summer, Dubai is taking that energy to another level: think Italian wine pairings with regional menus, market-style truffle tastings, and month-long dinners that bring trattoria warmth to the city. Here are some of the best Italian summer menus and happenings to check out this season. Scalini Images: Supplied A seasonal pop-up that's all about the truffle. Scalini teams up with Casinetto and Umbria's San Pietro Pettine to host its Summer Truffle Market. You can browse an edit of truffle-infused products – think honey, olive oil, salt, and whole black summer truffles – sourced straight from Italy. The experience kicks off with a live visit from San Pietro Pettine's Carlo Caporicci, who'll lead a pasta-making demo and host an intimate truffle-focused tasting menu. Expect hand-rolled tagliolini, pillowy ravioli, and generous shavings of summer truffle throughout. Location: Scalini Dubai, Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Cost: Summer Truffle Market with live demo and tasting menu Times: Running daily until July 14 Contact: (0)4 439 0068. @scalinidubai Fi'lia Images: Supplied July means regional roam at Fi'lia, where each week is dedicated to a different part of Italy. During the Taste of Italy month‑long journey, expect Sicilian citrus salads and olives, Sardinian seafood specials, puglian polpette with marinara, piedmontese agnolotti del plin, and trentino dishes – all on the 70th floor with a view. Location: 70th Floor, Fi'lia, SLS Dubai, Business Bay Cost: Five weekly regional tasting menus, rotating June 30 to August 3 Times: Weekly dinners per region: Sicily from June 30 to July 6, Sardinia from July 7 to 13, Puglia from July 14 to 20, Piemonte from July 21 to 27, and Trentino from July 28 to Aug 3 Contact: (0)56 508 0655. @filiadubai Jou Jou Brasserie Images: Supplied This summer, Jou Jou keeps things light but flavour-packed with two seasonal highlights worth a visit. Chef Gioia's fresh egg pasta, handmade daily, features dishes like rich oxtail ravioli, seafood linguine with datterino tomatoes, aromatic vongole, and vegetarian fregola alla norma with fried aubergine and salted ricotta. Seasonal starters include ricciola hamachi with basil vinaigrette, citrusy seabass crudo, and a cooling vichyssoise, while mains range from Mediterranean sea bass and Provençale sea bream to tender black angus beef. Mornings brighten with the Bubbly Breakfast, with two glasses of prosecco or mimosa alongside pastries by Chef Nicolas Lambert and a generous buffet. Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Cost: summer menu with handmade pasta; bubbly breakfast including two drinks for Dhs195 Times: breakfast from 7am to 11am, lunch 12.30pm to 5.30pm, dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm; bubbly breakfast daily from 7am to 11am (1 July–31 August) Contact: (0)4 270 7950. @joujoudubai Bussola A classic Italian brunch gets the golf-course treatment at Bussola's Jumeirah Golf Estates outpost with Brunchissimo , a Sunday afternoon session made for sharing. The spread starts with antipasti, think creamy burrata, oysters, cured meats and golden fritti – before moving into pizzas, pastas, and mains with plenty of choice. It all ends with a round of proper desserts, from tiramisu to chocolate cake. Location: Bussola, Clubhouse Golf & Country Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates Cost: Dhs520 with bubbly; Dhs495 with house or soft drinks; Dhs150 for kids aged 5–11 Times: Sundays from 1pm to 4pm Contact: (0)4 586 7760. @ Viaggio di Vino at Cala Vista, Mina Al Salam A five-course tasting menu meets a curated Italian wine pairing – Viaggio di Vino at Cala Vista is where food and vino work in sync. Crafted by sommelier Pasquale Sommella and Chef Luca Crostelli, the menu features tuna tartare, vitello tonnato, Caprese-style ravioli, and a tender filet with mushrooms and potatoes. It all ends on a bright note with Il Limone – a delicious, signature lemon dessert. Each course comes with a handpicked wine match, making it feel less like a dinner out and more like an evening at a sommelier's table. Location: Cala Vista, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Jumeira St. Cost: Dhs550 per person Times: Available daily from 5pm Contact: 800 323232. @calavistadubai Images: Supplied
Emirates Woman
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
7 of the best Dubai tiramisus to indulge in
Life by Sarah Joseph 36 mins ago Tiramisus in Dubai have evolved into an art form, reflecting the city's flair for luxury. From traditional recipes steeped in Italian authenticity to modern, deconstructed renditions with playful twists, Dubai's fine dining scene offers a myriad of tiramisus for every palate. Whether it's the classic, velvety layers served at Il Borro or Cipriani, or the avant-garde interpretations found at Gaia, each restaurant brings its unique personality to this beloved dessert. The city's top chefs balance rich mascarpone, bold espresso, and delicate ladyfingers with precision, often adding touches like gold leaf, table-side preparation, or unusual textures for that extra wow factor. In a city known for setting global trends, tiramisu here is more than just a dessert—it's a statement. So scroll through our guide of tried-and-tested Tiramisus to savour in Dubai. Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Nestled along the serene waterways of Jumeirah Al Naseem, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro offers a slice of Tuscany in the heart of Dubai. Known for its dedication to authentic ingredients and heritage recipes, their tiramisu is a rich, velvety indulgence layered with delicate savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of fine cocoa. It's perfectly balanced—not too sweet, with just the right espresso kick. The setting is upscale yet relaxed, with chic interiors and alfresco seating that looks out over the lagoon, making it a dreamy spot for a romantic evening or refined dinner with friends. For more information visit Origami at The Valley 77 Tucked away in the brand-new Origami at The Valley 77, this exclusive matcha tiramisu is earthy, elegant, and everything a summer dessert should be. With delicate layers, a creamy finish, and the kind of quiet indulgence that feels like a mini escape, this is matcha reimagined. For more information visit The brand showcases a delightful array of tiramisu creations, offering a modern twist on the classic Italian dessert. Based in Dubai, Tirameu specialises in handcrafted tiramisu available in various flavors and sizes, catering to both individual indulgences and group gatherings. Their visually appealing posts highlight the rich textures and flavors of their desserts, making it a go-to destination for tiramisu enthusiasts in the region. Launched by a mother-daughter duo this dessert is definitely one to try in the UAE. Scalini View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scalini Dubai (@scalinidubai) This Italian restaurant exudes old-world Italian charm tucked away in the elegant grounds of the Four Seasons. With whitewashed walls, candlelit tables, and a cozy courtyard, it sets the scene for a romantic, intimate dinner. Their tiramisu is traditional and unapologetically indulgent—layers of espresso-drenched sponge and luscious mascarpone cream come together in a rich, creamy masterpiece that tastes like nonna made it. It's served generously, and you'll want to savor every bite at Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach. For more information visit Public View this post on Instagram A post shared by PUBLIC (@public) If you're craving tiramisu in Dubai, Public in Downtown Dubai is a must-visit for its standout version of the classic dessert, praised for both flavor and presentation. Another great option is Tiramisu Café on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, offering a wide variety of flavors like pistachio, Nutella, and fruit-infused versions, with delivery available via Deliveroo and Talabat. For more information visit Roberto's, DIFC This haven combines fine Italian dining with a lively, upscale vibe that attracts Dubai's stylish set. Their tiramisu is a crowd favorite—decadent, creamy, and theatrically presented, often at the table. It strikes a beautiful balance between traditional and contemporary, with espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa layered to perfection. Whether you're seated in the chic dining room or out on the terrace with Burj Khalifa views, the experience is as much about atmosphere as it is about the plate. It's the kind of place where dinner easily turns into a long, luxurious night out. CHUNK View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHUNK BAKEHOUSE (@ CHUNK Bakehouse in Al Quoz serves tiramisu with a rich chocolate layer that's a hit among dessert lovers. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram & Feature Image: Instagram @noran_dakhel
