Dubai
“I’ve loved every second. I never thought that I’d go to Dubai for vacation after that one stop 5 years ago. It’s a mall, what do I need that for? It shows you how wrong a first impression can be.”
PHIL'S Dubai LOCATIONS
Atmosphere
Phil starts his Dubai trip at the bar/restaurant at the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa (the tallest skyscraper in the world). He enjoys a cocktail, some snacks, and a gold crusted burger!
Address: 57XF+J8R Burj khalifa - 122nd Floor - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Orfali Bros
Phil meets the Orfali brothers at their restaurant, Orfali Bros! Run by Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali, Orfali Bros is the number 1 rated restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa. He tries homemade kombucha, corn tostadas, caviar buns, smoky eggplant, wagyu dumplings… and then finishes with an amazing burger.
Address: D92 - Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Nihal Restaurant
Phil meets his friend and travel vlogger Drew Binsky and his wife Deanna for lunch at Nihal Restaurant for some delicious Indian food! They converse about travel over some baradhas (savory Indian pancakes).
Address: Shop # 1-2,Mina Bazar,Al Hisn Street,Al Musalla,Bur Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe
After lunch, Phil, Drew, and Deanna stop for more food and some tea at Arabian Tea House. They meet the owners Rania and Ali, and are served machboos lamb, chicken saloona, and lamb tikka. Of course, they also enjoy some tea!
Address: Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Nara Desert Escape
Phil travels to the desert to meet Mohammad from Nara Desert Escape, and he tries his hand at Falconry! He is relieved to leave the session with both of his eyes intact. Afterwards, they enjoy some Arabic lamb madfoon.
Bait Maryam
Translating to House of Maryam, Bait Maryam delivers the experience of eating a home cooked meal within the city of Dubai. Maryam’s daughter Salam Daqqaq cooks the Palestinain/Jordanian food that her mother cooked for her. Phil tries kibbeh nayyeh, a dish of raw lamb and bulgur. It is so delicious that it gives Phil a transportive and emotional experience.
Address: Cluster D - Jumeirah Lake Towers - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Ski Dubai
Phil meets up with his new friends Logan and TJ for some sledding at the indoor ski slope inside of the mall of the Emirates!
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Frying Pan Adventures
Phil explores the Al Ras neighborhood of Dubai with tour guide Arva Ahmed. He tries regag, (an Iranian crepe-like bread) with egg, spiced potato chips, and fish sauce. He also enjoys a cup of sweet chai. They keep walking to another bread stand, trying a flatbread with za'atar and cheese. They finish their tour with a bite of camel-milk chocolate!
Address: Auto Centre - Office A219 - Port Saeed - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Ossiano
Phil meets chef Gregoire Berger at his restaurant Ossiano in the Atlantis, The Palm hotel. They dine in front of a beautiful aquarium and enjoy alcohol-free wine. The server removes the lit candle in front of him and cuts it - revealing it to be made of foie gras! The magical presentation and preparation of the food is a delight to experience.
Address: Crescent Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Al Qbabh Restaurant
For his final meal in Dubai Phil meets up with all of his new friends at Al Qbabh, one of the few restaurants in Dubai that specializes in Emirati food. They feast on spectacular platters of grilled seafood and rice.
Address: Awir 2, Dubai - United Arab Emirates
