FooDiva - The Restaurant Whisperer
FooDiva - Restaurant WhispererAn impartial, insider guide on restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Exclusive dining experiences. Moderator, speaker and advisor on homegrown restaurants. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic and Dubai resident for 26+ years.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 71 | Subscribers | Read | foodiva.substack.com |
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Where FooDiva dines in Dubai: The 2026 restaurant guide.
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After a three-year run, Orfali Bros is knocked off the number one spot in the MENA’s 50 Best list.
My analysis and opinion of the record 25 UAE restaurants in the 2026 ranking. Plus a year-on-year comparison chart, and the restaurants that dropped off the list.
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An impartial guide on restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Dining experiences. Moderator, speaker, advisor. Food Writers Guild. Board Advisor UAERG. WSET2. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic & Dubai resident for 26 years.
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