DINING
MARINA SOCIAL The brainchild of Michelin-starred British chef Jason Atherton, Marina Social is as hip as its name suggests. Wooden floors, cool greys and atmospheric lighting give a sleek but cosy vibe. The open kitchen, bustling with immaculately dressed chefs, lends a sense of drama while quirky menu items add a playful touch: look no further than the mushroom and bone marrow English breakfast tea. It’s an inventive and flavour-packed spin on tea and toast with a savoury broth made of field mushrooms, dehydrated ceps and morels, poured out of a teapot and coupled with homemade
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sourdough, parmesan milk and bone marrow butter. Gourmets will delight at the meltingly delicious foie gras and confit duck terrine with poached pears, the stunning smoked Boston lobster and the decadent white truffle flatbread. Despite its fine dining leanings, the restaurant never strays into stuffiness thanks to funky furniture, affable service and upbeat contemporary tunes. Intercontinental Dubai Marina, +971 4 446 6664