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Wine barPalm Jumeirah
Leña pairs an extensive wine list with Dani García's fire-grilled steaks at St Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, whisky bar included.
PourA Spanish red matched to the grill menu
WineAn extensive wine selection alongside a dedicated whisky bar
FoodFire-grilled Spanish steakhouse menu by chef Dani García
TipWeekend lunch runs Friday and Saturday, and the terrace looks across Palm Jumeirah.
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Wine barUmm Suqeim
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro serves traditional Tuscan cooking and an Italian-led wine list beside the Turtle Lagoon at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Umm Suqeim, Dubai.
PourA Tuscan red from the Italian list
WineAn Italian-led list with French and American names
FoodTraditional Tuscan bistro cuisine
TipAsk for a table by the Turtle Lagoon.
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Wine barDubai Marina
Bistro Des Arts overlooks Dubai Marina with a 1970s Parisian look and a garden style terrace, pouring a French wine list by the carafe and bottle.
PourA French carafe pour from Bordeaux or the Loire
WineA well-curated French list by the carafe and bottle
FoodParisian bistro classics from breakfast to dinner
TipThe garden vibe terrace over the Marina water is worth requesting ahead of the indoor bistro seating.
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Wine barAl Barsha
Vera Versilia pairs Tuscan coastal cooking and a crudo counter with a curated list of coastal wines at the Kempinski Mall of the Emirates hotel in Dubai.
PourA coastal Italian white from the list
WineCurated coastal wines and signature cocktails
FoodTuscan coastal Italian menu
TipAsk about the unlimited wine pours offer and the chef-led crudo experience.
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Wine barBusiness Bay
VNTG pours more than 350 wine labels at the JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Dubai's Business Bay, a grape and cheese society off the all-day eatery.
PourA trio of 75ml flights hand-picked by the sommelier
WineMore than 350 wine labels with over 55 available by the glass
FoodA wine and cheese society menu of sharing plates
TipAsk the sommelier for the daily flight of three 75ml pours rather than committing to a bottle on a first visit.
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Wine barBusiness Bay
Soirée pours biodynamic and natural wines in the Opus building in Business Bay, Dubai, with more than 50 selections by the glass alone at the bar.
PourA rotating natural wine by the glass
WineBiodynamic, natural and organic wines with more than 50 by the glass
FoodSmall plates alongside the wine list
TipWednesday is wine and cheese night; the room is built like a Manhattan parlour around a chimney and an art deco bar.