FooDiva impartial restaurant reviews

DHD
11:41 AM October 21, 2012

Excellent review as always.... first port of call for my gastronomic requirments

Francine Spiering
13:06 PM October 21, 2012

Foodiva has an incredible palate for all foodie things nice, and an impeccably impartial way of sharing it.

John Zening
16:24 PM October 21, 2012

What is so good is that the reviews are very objective and 'tell things as they are'. This makes them very reliable, which is worth its weight in gold.

Davinia
12:37 PM October 22, 2012

Foodiva's reviews always give you a great, honest all-round feeling of the place, be it a resto in dubai, or closeby. And best of all, they always make me chuckle:)

GA
13:06 PM October 22, 2012

Foodiva Rocks!

Alex Oostenbrink
20:09 PM October 22, 2012

Check out foodiva, for the best dining in the area

Adrian Constant
20:59 PM October 22, 2012

Fantastic blog, always up to date and very accurate!

Nina Aninias
05:49 AM October 23, 2012

Foodiva's reviews are in a league of its own. I love the fact that her reviews are anonymous and not hosted which makes her comments closed to as objective as it can be. She does not buy into false camaraderie of business enterprises to get good reviews. She focuses on what's on the table and how it got on the table and whether you'll pay an arm and a leg for it to reach the table or whether in some few, you are paying a reasonable amount to have a wonderful dining experience. I personally admire her writing integrity and wish I'd be as half good as she is one day. She's not writing to piss the food industry, she's informing all stakeholders of all the good, the bad and even the ugly. Through her impartial and intelligent reviews, she encourages the food industry to be consistent and while allowing customers make an informed decision when dining in at any of the restaurants she wrote a review on. She is the best blogger in this part of the world and I doubt it will change anytime soon. *If you want to read on how fearless she is and how passionate she is with food, read on her reply to Giannino Milano's Chef de cuisine's scathing and tactless remarks. :)

Mita Srinivasan
07:45 AM October 23, 2012

Completely impartial and very honest. I would trust its reviews before going to a restaurant.

Andreas Antoniou
09:22 AM October 23, 2012

Very helpful and accurate reviews.Bravo, keep up the good work

Kelly
12:20 PM October 23, 2012

Objective, reliable and fun reviews written in a professional manner.

Bridget & Mostafa
14:48 PM October 23, 2012

excellent blog

Ingo Hensch
20:09 PM October 23, 2012

FooDiva has great Style of writing is very informative a must to read for All Food People sure the Best in the Field

Stella Loizou
20:38 PM October 23, 2012

excellent what more is there to say .

Cristina
21:48 PM October 23, 2012

Very objective and very helpful reviews. A must!!!

FXZ
00:46 AM October 24, 2012

Excellent blog and always enticingly reliable!

STELLA STYLIANOU
08:15 AM October 24, 2012

Yes! Excellent!

Katerina Michaelidou
09:02 AM October 24, 2012

Excellent work!!!! Well done!!

Helene Leiser
09:08 AM October 24, 2012

Fantastic Blog just love it

Philippos Drousiotis
09:10 AM October 24, 2012

I believe that this blog has exactly what it takes to win your Expats in United Emirates Blog Award.

Robert Hugi
09:14 AM October 24, 2012

Excellent

Vassil
09:30 AM October 24, 2012

Отлично (Editor here: translated as "Fine")

Michael Micallef Eynaud
09:53 AM October 24, 2012

A first class blog, its very informative and well presented, well done

PicAdoro
10:07 AM October 24, 2012

The way I like to get updated, foodiva is the right blog for foodlovers

Elaine Nettleton
10:42 AM October 24, 2012

Always the first to learn of new restaurants FooDiva is a trusted source for honest reviews of dining outlets in the UAE.

Richard Horner
11:34 AM October 24, 2012

A great blog, will favourite and revisit next time I'm on my way east!

Andreas C
11:47 AM October 24, 2012

Great blog, well presented, Foodiva gives you all the information you want for dining - well done !

Daniel Roche
11:51 AM October 24, 2012

Foodiva is an incredibly helpful dining guide when visiting Dubai

Nigel Blundell
13:07 PM October 24, 2012

I wouldn't dream of dining out in a Foo- free zone!

Requin
16:42 PM October 24, 2012

Foodiva is amazing and I am very impressed by the way it is written and presented. well done and keep it up

Gavin Jones
17:02 PM October 24, 2012

Meraviglioso!!!

Giuseppe Nardiello
17:53 PM October 24, 2012

Fantastic blog, please keep the good work.

Giuseppe Nardiello
17:54 PM October 24, 2012

Fantastic blog, please keep up the good work.

Michel Tschann
18:40 PM October 24, 2012

bravo

Amanda
19:27 PM October 24, 2012

Foodiva best foodie in Dubai!!!

Siggi
19:36 PM October 24, 2012

Superb reviews. I certainly will make use of these reviews when ever I can. Please keep it going for a very long time

Roger Strickland
19:39 PM October 24, 2012

Foodiva is certainly my choice

David
19:40 PM October 24, 2012

Fantastic!

Louise Van Rooij
21:23 PM October 24, 2012

Honest, objective, impartial and a pleasure to read.

Michael Nugent
06:32 AM October 25, 2012

At last a blogger from a top class industry background giving fair, balanced and impartial feedback from a professionals perspective.A blog that is going from strength to strength and appealing to a growing audience seeking honest, constructive and helpful reviewing.

Christina Bartz
08:22 AM October 25, 2012

Will certainly make use of the fab reviews at new destinations (while traveling)!

Marion
09:38 AM October 25, 2012

Great blog featuring impartial reviews. FooDiva definitively knows what she is talking about.

Claude
09:47 AM October 25, 2012

Excellent always on the dot

Toni
10:16 AM October 25, 2012

Excellent! Keep going!

Peri Vronti
10:17 AM October 25, 2012

excellent work

Chef John
11:00 AM October 25, 2012

I follow FoodDiva on Twitter. Refreshing approach to Blog writing. Keeping it fresh & current. Looking forward to many more posts. Keep it up Sam..

Didier Coeln
11:06 AM October 25, 2012

A fantastic blog with genuine comments! A must to read.

Elmar Greif
17:56 PM October 25, 2012

foodiva is just great. bravo

Marco Bernasconi
00:56 AM October 26, 2012

Have a great read with FooDiva.

Christian Meyer
07:16 AM October 26, 2012

Excellent Blog, nice to read!

Ruba
12:08 PM October 26, 2012

Foodiva is becoming the Wikipedia of dining in Dubai - the reviews are honest and accurate, which is what a diner needs in order to choose the right restaurant for the occasion.

Kleo
00:54 AM October 28, 2012

Foodiva a fantastic blog from a real food lover to the eclectic culinary audience. A must read

HWJ
07:58 AM October 28, 2012

It is good that some people say the truth.

Lauren Cartwright
11:27 AM October 28, 2012

Fantastic and honest reviews. A great impartial recommendation!

Emma
12:14 PM October 28, 2012

FooDiva's reviews are interesting, objective and relevant. Constantly great work, an unending professional approach combined with a passion for food, and not afraid to say if the experience was not perfect. The reviews give you all the information (and more) that a friend would provide on their personal experience at a restaurant. I can attest to the accuracy and thoughtfulness that goes into each review as I attended a meal with FooDiva that was subsequently reviewed, and my feedback and that of my daughter were requested by FooDiva, listened to carefully and included in the review. FooDiva is not only interested in her own opinion but aims to notice and pick up the points that are relevant to a wider audience. Who wouldn't want to read FooDiva's reviews before eating out?

Dave Reeder
14:20 PM October 28, 2012

FooDiva's comments and opinions are always interesting, frequently amusing and invariably knowledgeable. There is a superfluity of food related Web sites and blogs out there, but FooDiva is one I always find time for. It's a great blog!

Veronique Paquet
10:29 AM October 29, 2012

Excellent!

Andreas Gregoriou
11:59 AM October 29, 2012

Amazing!!!! Truly deserves 5 star rating.

ML
14:15 PM October 29, 2012

a great blog

Six Senses Zighy Bay
15:06 PM October 29, 2012

FooDiva reviewed our signature restaurant over a year ago, and we have appreciated her voice ever since! She brings along expertise in the industry from both the PR and media side, as well (and most importantly) with a deep understanding of restaurant operations. She is on the top of our list of invites whenever we launch new menus or experiences because of her unwavering commitment to excellence and honesty.

Gerard
15:15 PM October 29, 2012

Always appreciate your objective and impartial reviews.

Eleni Demetriou
17:05 PM October 29, 2012

Excellent impartial reviews. Keep up this exceptional level.

Hein Louwman
20:04 PM October 29, 2012

intresting info and inviting to visit Dubai again We have adviced several friends to visit Dubai using Foodiva recommendations

Nabil Achkar
20:49 PM October 29, 2012

Excellent very impartial and objective reviews.... you can trust them !

GG
09:07 AM October 30, 2012

Great blog, keep it up!

C
11:59 AM October 30, 2012

Always delighted to read this blog full of useful and realistic information to try in the city or sometimes around the globe :) Best of luck Sam x

Nick W
12:03 PM October 30, 2012

Spot on - fearless foodie journalism.... much needed in our self-congratulatory city.

Barbara DeLeo
21:55 PM October 30, 2012

Fabulous! Stylish, honest and full of integrity.

EG
04:58 AM October 31, 2012

Objective and impartial reviews by someone who knows what she's talking about

George
06:38 AM October 31, 2012

Fantastic blog always precise and informative

Ginger And Scotch
06:55 AM October 31, 2012

Always enjoy reading Sam's blog about what's new in the Dubai food scene.

Michele
15:44 PM October 31, 2012

I am very sorry that a rude and low rated Italian chef (the restaurant is known only for the AC Milan football players frequenting it after the game) put the Italian cuisine in such a very bad image. Don't worry Samantha, he is nothing.......and being Italian I can confirm it.

Sarah
07:49 AM November 01, 2012

Fun and informative!

Chryst Andreou
14:25 PM November 01, 2012

Foodiva is just fantastic, excellent work

Alfred Heim
20:47 PM November 01, 2012

Straight to the point, Enjoy reading them

Livio Tomic
11:56 AM November 02, 2012

Excellent blog. Thumbs up!

Chris Lansley
12:49 PM November 02, 2012

Excellent1

Vassilis Theocharides
13:53 PM November 02, 2012

Food Diva is a brilliant blog written by one of the most respected food bloggers in the MENA region!

Olga Xanthou Kondo
16:31 PM November 02, 2012

FooDiva...It's all about people!

Patrick Antaki
16:56 PM November 02, 2012

A vote of confidence to foodiva from the industry. i represent two of the top hotels and respect this writer very much. impartial and factual. wish more were like her.

Mehdi Othmani
08:08 AM November 04, 2012

Foodiva has a perfect understanding to each and every customer's unique needs, a blog that indeed has inspired me with competence and objectivity. As member of "confrerie de la chaine des Rotisseur", I invite food audience seeking candid and helpful reviews to visit THIS blog.

Costas Constantinou
11:01 AM November 05, 2012

Bravo...excellent job

Nelly
11:16 AM November 05, 2012

For those visiting Dubai (and other places mentioned) this is a reliable and objective food/restaurant blog.

IshitaUnblogged
18:14 PM November 07, 2012

This is reading through High Life Dubai gastronomical series. FooDiva's reviews are articulate, precise and as she claims 'impartial'. If I have to go to a fine-dining restaurant I will trust FooDiva's reviews before splurging!

Despo Chrysanthou
17:00 PM November 09, 2012

it is just excelent.Keep it going

Natalie
19:41 PM November 09, 2012

Simplement fantastique! I regularly follow FooDiva's reviews. Dining in the restaurants she recommends, I can vouch for her constructive feedback given that my dining experiences often mimic hers. I always look forward to the next review.

Shane
18:18 PM November 11, 2012

The only serious blog for'foodies' to find out whats interesting and new, whats good, where to eat and whats happening across Dubai!

Shaye Ueckermann
13:08 PM November 13, 2012

Fantastic blog! always accurate and completely unbiased! Definitely a key expat essential website to use!

Imelda Teton
18:14 PM November 13, 2012

Excellent reviews and very useful..

COSTAS TSERIOTIS
21:45 PM November 13, 2012

the best.

Christos Christou
21:50 PM November 13, 2012

Bravo Samantha.Keep working hard. You did a gread job.

S.N.Stephanou
07:58 AM November 14, 2012

Professional work, well done!!!

Christos Theodoulou
21:18 PM November 14, 2012

Excellent impartial and reliable reviews. Keep up the good work.

Carol Patton
08:38 AM November 16, 2012

I visit Dubai alot and and just been introduced to the amazing restaurant blog foodiva and wish I had known about it before. I will be back in Dubai in the next few weeks and will definately check in with foodiva before I eat anywhere. Brilliant.

Maria Georgiadou
17:10 PM November 16, 2012

Awesome blog, with so many fresh and “non preachy” reviews! I will visit regularly to keep informed.

Robert Fadel
01:09 AM November 17, 2012

Informative, entertaining and factual. Well done.

Andreas Aloneftis
01:49 AM November 17, 2012

Excellent, extremely reliable, quite informative blog!

Nicki
10:07 AM November 18, 2012

Foodiva has filled a gap in the Dubai blogging scene - reliable informative local reviews and inspiring foodie travel features

Michael S Evangelides
06:45 AM November 19, 2012

Excellent blog,informative and very professional

Sarah
07:51 AM November 19, 2012

Love FooDiva! A fantastic and informative blog where the information is purely impartial and her opinion is not 'bought' in anyway - It's always refreshing to get honest feedback!

George Kyriacou
09:27 AM November 19, 2012

excellent work,well done and keep it up

Tass Anastasi
10:11 AM November 19, 2012

Dubai is a haven for foodies like myself. This blog & reviews has proved itself many times over for me and my waistline , a big fat thank you ;)

Nikos Anastassiades
11:55 AM November 19, 2012

Excellent Blog. Use it all the time when travelling and need a good place to meet with our associates. Highly recommended!!!

Dalon
17:51 PM November 19, 2012

Foodiva has an incredible palate for all foodie things nice, and an impeccably impartial way of sharing it.excellent blog

Konstantin
19:57 PM November 19, 2012

All necessary info is there, well done.

MrsBubbly
20:18 PM November 19, 2012

On a recent visit to Dubai, I made a list of the places that shouted out to me, based on FooDiva's reviews.... ...And i didnt go wrong (or rather FooDiva didnt go wrong). I swear by these all-round reviews, all written with a great sense of humour:)  

Hylton
05:28 AM November 20, 2012

Now this is practical a must for all!!!!!

Jena
06:13 AM November 20, 2012

Being a food lover and resident of Dubai i look forward to Foodiva's reviews and comments on the dining experience in the emirates. Always spot on and well presented. 5 star rating!

Bernard Creed
06:29 AM November 20, 2012

I am a real foodie but am spoiled for choice in Dubai and never know where to go, so Foodiva is my go to site and it never leaves me down. I now follow the recomedations on the site religously. What made me a follower from the beginning was the impartiality, its so lacking on other sites. Also the writing is so good and makes me wander around the site even more that I had intended in the first place.

Smaranda
06:32 AM November 20, 2012

I always count on Foodiva reviews when I want to choose a restaurant as I know they are impartial and honest. Great addition to Dubai's blog scene! Well done!

Balveer
06:47 AM November 20, 2012

excellent blog

Mohamed
07:18 AM November 20, 2012

Very nice and best blog i have ever read

HPD
07:28 AM November 20, 2012

great and very helpful ...

Donna
07:40 AM November 20, 2012

Excellent and honest reviews written with such wit! I thoroughly enjoy reading about new and old venues in Dubai. Well done FooDiva!

Nathalie
07:49 AM November 20, 2012

All you need to know about where to go in Dubai. How can anyone go wrong when there is FooDiva!

Branka
07:51 AM November 20, 2012

Very useful and reliable information carefully collected! Congratulations !

Robyn Pratt
09:54 AM November 20, 2012

Excellent information and very helpful for guiding us as there is such a vast array of restaurants to choose from. Thank you

Amanda Smith
11:25 AM November 20, 2012

Informative, factual and entertaining, the best foodie blog in Dubai by far!!

Anthony Johnson
12:33 PM November 20, 2012

I consider Foodiva the last word on cuisine. To date it has never failed me and has let me to places that I would never have found on my own. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Michael
12:50 PM November 20, 2012

Excellent blog.

Mounir Sami
12:52 PM November 20, 2012

Foodiva is a very informative both: people who just love food and for the professionals who want to stay informed of what's on. It is easy to read and simple to navigate. Most importantly, Foodiva is factual and objective. It is kept always current. Most enjoyable to read! Well done Foodiva Keep it up

Francesco Agus
13:02 PM November 20, 2012

Very helpful and informative. I'm going to Dubai next week and now I know exactly were to go!! Cheers

Ko Van Den Hil
13:05 PM November 20, 2012

Superb site, good information and reliable too. Cannot go wrong.

Ross
13:27 PM November 20, 2012

Foodiva is my first stop for anything 'foody''in Dubai. How did I ever survive eating out in Dubai without it. Thank you Samantha!

Dino Vondjidis
15:28 PM November 20, 2012

Having been in Dubai a few years ago I am really looking forward to the next opportunity. It is a great to visit and very gastronomic. I wish you all the best.

Janet Wood
15:54 PM November 20, 2012

Being lovers of good food your articles are always interesting to read and fairly presented.

Chrystallo
15:59 PM November 20, 2012

Impartial, informative and extremely well-written. FooDiva's professional approach to food-blogging makes her posts a delight to read. Her beautiful use of grammar (often lacking in other blogs) and language delivers a friendly warmth to her posts. Even for those of us not living in Dubai, a fab read and the fact that she sometimes travels and blogs about restaurants abroad is an added bonus!

Ajay
16:52 PM November 20, 2012

A brilliant blog that would be five stars in any gourmet destination of the world. Especially in Dubai with so many choices and new openings, I make sure to check Foodiva before booking a dinner.

Bertrand
17:22 PM November 20, 2012

Amazing tool, especially when you are not familiar with the local F&B offer. I will use it much more often in the future. Well done

Christos N. Volos
18:07 PM November 20, 2012

This quality Blog in Dubai FooDiva is my best friend today and forever.

Hazel Lawn
18:30 PM November 20, 2012

Foodiva is the most amazing and informative food blog I have read. I always look forward to what exciting restaurant's and menu's there are to discover in Dubaii , by following Foodiva !

Wassim
18:49 PM November 20, 2012

excellent blog

Josh Wood
19:18 PM November 20, 2012

I have used Foodiva on multiple occasions and have always found the reviews to be accurate and engaging. An excellant choice if you need to find somewhere to eat that caters (excuse the pun) for all needs.

Elena Krashia
19:45 PM November 20, 2012

Simply the best!!!

Anuar Mohamad
20:41 PM November 20, 2012

SuperCompletely impartial and very honest. I would trust its reviews before going to a restaurantb site, good information and reliable too

Prithiviraj Kappala Ramsamy
20:47 PM November 20, 2012

amazing blog, excellent tool..

Nirosh Surangika
21:09 PM November 20, 2012

Amazing!!!! Truly deserves 5 star rating.i love it.cheers......!!!!!

Sagar More
23:25 PM November 20, 2012

it was a so amazing and fantastic & Objective, reliable and fun reviews written in a professional manner.

Tariq
03:23 AM November 21, 2012

A blog that is always impartial by a person who understand food, and the finer aspects of hospitality. Always a fun and informative read and highly recommended.

Frank Tideman
05:41 AM November 21, 2012

Usefull and quality reviews. Hopefully it will help to improve the restaurant quality standard and a higher value for money experience for those living in and those visiting Dubai!

Nazia
08:09 AM November 21, 2012

FooDiva tells it like it is and has a great time while doing it, which is what makes the blog so great to read.

Daz Ellul
08:50 AM November 21, 2012

FooDiva is the most influential, impartial, informative and insightful food blog in the region. Sam's reviews are always gracious, fair and honest....sadly, not always appreciated by some of the more sensitive, temperamental chefs who dismiss her at their peril. She easily wins my 5-star vote

Chris Masouras
08:50 AM November 21, 2012

Keep up the good work. Great Blog

JFAZRH
10:20 AM November 21, 2012

When in DXB it's the foremost address to consult for fine dining

Lillian Panayi
12:57 PM November 21, 2012

Am using this amazing blog to plan my dining in my forthcoming visit - can't wait.

Philippe
14:52 PM November 21, 2012

well done and keep it up

Petra Othmani
15:36 PM November 21, 2012

Not yet been to Dubai, but read and heard a lot about Food diva and this will absolutely be my "compass" when there , keep the good job up"

Sebbar
15:51 PM November 21, 2012

Great website !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis
16:18 PM November 21, 2012

excellent blog, very useful!!

Sumedi
16:44 PM November 21, 2012

EXCELLENT BLOG

Stephane Buchholzer
17:07 PM November 21, 2012

Well done

Csgavriel
17:32 PM November 21, 2012

Just the best reviews!!

Lefteris Solomou
19:09 PM November 21, 2012

Dubai is an exciting place and very challenging since there is the best of everything and especially when it comes to food, quality and choice is at the highest level. Foodiva's reviews are honest , impartial and give a clear account to the reader without a doubt. I will certainly ready foodiva's review during my next visit to Dubai before booking a restaurant. Very well done and congratulations for your success.

Linda Bain
21:05 PM November 21, 2012

FooDiva really knows the food and hospitality business. The recommendations and objective,insightful reviews are appeciated by city visitors and locals alike. I have never come across anyone who has such an eye for excellence and their finger on the pulse of all that is going on. A 'must read' blog.

Sanminimal
23:42 PM November 21, 2012

Foodiva a fantastic blog from a real food lover to the eclectic culinary audience.

Leonid
01:11 AM November 22, 2012

Very, very good!

Christian Jabre
02:14 AM November 22, 2012

In a cosmopolitan city where many restaurants take for granted the high rent they pay to be in prime location, some of them forgot what is a genuine cuisine and to please their customers. FooDiva is an excellent way to avoid being upset while having a meal and get value to what you are paying for.

Pascal
03:55 AM November 22, 2012

Fantastic tool, especially when you don t know Dubai and you need advices about the local F&B offer. I will use it much more often in the future. Well done

Sebbar
04:42 AM November 22, 2012

excellent blog

Helmut Anzer
06:46 AM November 22, 2012

a great bloc for all people that life in Dubai, for whom that is interested to visit keep up the great work

Nick Rees
06:49 AM November 22, 2012

As a regular business visitor to Dubai, I really rely on FoodDiva to help advise me of the best place to go, depending on the mood that I'm in and the client that I'm meeting. I can always trust the reviews, unlike many other sites of blogs, and really appreciate the detail of the reviews too. I still can't believe that it's a free service as I pay concierge services in other regions for a lot less. Keep up the great work please.

Michael
07:34 AM November 22, 2012

Excellent reviews. Very professional. I use Foodiva all the time when planning my dinners. Keep it up.

Marlen Godwin
12:22 PM November 22, 2012

Delicious, delightful, do read and digest!

JAY
13:06 PM November 22, 2012

Fantastic blog, always up to date and very accurate!

Vidita
13:12 PM November 22, 2012

Wooooooooow......

Ibrahim
15:48 PM November 22, 2012

Yes! Excellent AND WELL DONE

John Podaras
17:03 PM November 22, 2012

My favourite Dubai concierge, Samantha has the pulse on the latest places to dine and an unherring eye for quality and value. Her blog is always entertaining and herself of course delightful.

Roxane Cotsapas
19:04 PM November 22, 2012

Great reviews!!!!

Ch.Fritz
20:28 PM November 22, 2012

Great reviews and articles about the hotest places.

Sharon
05:59 AM November 23, 2012

I find the reviews insightful and helpful. Informative without going over the top and in my experience totally spot on!

Marissa Garcia-Olm Fletcher
06:41 AM November 23, 2012

Being an ex-hotelier and an absolute food lover, I rely on FooDiva to keep up to date with the ever changing food scene in Dubai. I particularly love the honesty, the impartiality and the fresh style of writing and sharing her experiences. Hats off and keep it up!

Chris Newman
18:31 PM November 23, 2012

Great Blog particularly when flying through Dubai with no time to experiment and take risks!

Merlin Wilson
04:34 AM November 24, 2012

FooDiva - 'Bon Apetit'.

Dee Ludlow
07:48 AM November 24, 2012

Excellent blog - always my first port of call.

Vaida
08:39 AM November 24, 2012

Very intelligent reviews! No one thing to do before going to Dubai for sure.

Monika
08:46 AM November 24, 2012

Absolutely brilliant, thanks so much for this!

Kratinos Socratous
12:52 PM November 24, 2012

Simply, EXCELLENT...!!!

Gianni Riatsch
16:15 PM November 24, 2012

It is definitely the best I have ever seen, and I suggest it wins the Expats the UAE blog award

Gabriel Anastassiades
05:27 AM November 25, 2012

simply perfect and impartial

Sanjay
06:03 AM November 25, 2012

Foodiva is to Dubai gastronomy as Burj is to its skyline. Top quality content and look!

CRCW
06:51 AM November 25, 2012

I come to Dubai regularly and for the past 18 months I have always used FooDiva to get the low down on the latest restaurants - my Dubai contacts are surprised at my knowledge of the restaurant scene. Thank you FooDiva.

Winfried
07:45 AM November 25, 2012

Your reviews are excellent. Very experienced blogging, reliable and consistently accurate. Well done

Christian Kramer
08:10 AM November 25, 2012

Great reviews, informative and straight to the point. FooDiva is now setting standards on food critics - Bravo & well done!

Aneeta
08:11 AM November 25, 2012

Thanks foodiva..keep up the amazing work.

Ashish Singla
11:24 AM November 25, 2012

Excellent resource. Always handy during my trips to Dubai.

Richa Goyal
15:55 PM November 25, 2012

The honest reviews save us from the dilemma in a city that thrives on hotels and restaurants with international cuisines.

Pankaj Gupta
16:06 PM November 25, 2012

Excellent reviews..keep it up

Akis Lordos
18:25 PM November 25, 2012

Excellent.

Sebbar
20:50 PM November 25, 2012

Excellent website. BRAVO !

Amit Karode
05:06 AM November 26, 2012

Excellent blog. I like that it covers so much about Dubai. Dubai is a paradise for international cuisines. Blog helps us set the tone for the weekend.

Gerard Wallace
05:12 AM November 26, 2012

The blog looks great. Its well informed and I do like the celeb chefs segments. Nice to see what is going on in Dubai on the culinary scene Keep it up

Fatima Asad
06:15 AM November 26, 2012

Love the blog. Very helpful

Renate
06:32 AM November 26, 2012

Apart from her professionalism, what I admire about FooDiva is the integrity of her character. Bravo to Samantha.

Henrik Mansson
07:16 AM November 26, 2012

Thorough research, good diverse sample of restaurants, bars and dining places. Also refreshingly objective on the experiences.

Gurlee
07:19 AM November 26, 2012

simply the best!

Lisette Van Ael
08:58 AM November 26, 2012

Marvelous blog!Congrats!

Shweta Singla
09:25 AM November 26, 2012

Great blog!

Cotsios
09:43 AM November 26, 2012

On my visits to Dubai I really rely on FoodDiva to help advice me for the best place to go. The reviews are trustful and accurate, full of professionalism and honesty. Top quality content and look! Keep up the excellent work!

Kik
09:46 AM November 26, 2012

A fantastic blog with authentic comments!

KF
09:57 AM November 26, 2012

Quite impressed with the reviews with valuable insight.

G.PAPADOPOULOS
11:25 AM November 26, 2012

Trustworthy, conclusive and very objective.

Violeta T
11:58 AM November 26, 2012

Challenging reviews - well done!

GEORGE MICHAELIDES
12:12 PM November 26, 2012

a great place such as Dubai deserves this great blog.Samantha bravo a good job for demanding visitors

Steve
13:22 PM November 26, 2012

Terrific blog - always a great read!

Fernando Chabert
14:18 PM November 26, 2012

Foodiva's reviews are great, used it during my last trip to Dubai, the results were excellent.

Sebastian
22:11 PM November 26, 2012

quality blog with exciting and interesting reviews. always a treat to read and get information from. please keep it up!

Nicolas
03:11 AM November 27, 2012

As a gastronomy professional, I can only recommend people to follow foodiva advices

Duaa Radwan
06:10 AM November 27, 2012

Foodiva without a question

Zoran Kojic
06:57 AM November 27, 2012

Great Blog! Keep on!

Anna D
07:00 AM November 27, 2012

Foodiva is a hard working lady, a professional in every way and above all reliable and trustworthy. She is doing a fantastic job for the restaurant business in Dubai. Congrats!!!!

Philippe Queriaud
07:35 AM November 27, 2012

THE culinary guide when visiting Dubai

Klaus Christandl
08:00 AM November 27, 2012

Amazing insights and great recommendations. Keep the reviews coming!

Paul Carter
08:10 AM November 27, 2012

Foodiva ,excellent

Seb Krug
08:17 AM November 27, 2012

Excellent stuff, carefully reviewed and objective - keep it up!

ANTONIS THEODORIDES
08:33 AM November 27, 2012

Foodiva...a name by it self!!!Very accurate reviews ,honest, not bias and always on time and with information that someone can rely on it. Highly recommended to any expat!!!

Rob
08:51 AM November 27, 2012

clear concise and impartial and thats difficult to find these days!!

Ian Mclachlan
09:16 AM November 27, 2012

Foodiva- don't leave home without checking it out for the best restaurants in town.

Philippe Queriaud
09:27 AM November 27, 2012

Excellent guide and advise when visiting dubai

Marie
10:39 AM November 27, 2012

Excellent blog with very useful and objective information! Wish Samantha did one for Cyprus as well!

Annita Agathangelou
13:05 PM November 27, 2012

An impartial, informative and professional blog. Excellent work Samantha. Keep it up!

Gurdeep
16:20 PM November 27, 2012

Foodiva ,excellent

Petros Machalepis
17:01 PM November 27, 2012

Fantastic blog! Excellent.

David Beattie
18:05 PM November 27, 2012

I have found Foodiva's reviews excellent. As a frequent visitor to Dubai, they are a valuable insight into what is avaialable in the City and surrounding are. Certainly takes an awful lot of the uncertainty out of eating out there.

Xavier Rugeroni
18:21 PM November 27, 2012

Balanced and interesting reviews that help!

Anne-Katrin Runge
18:26 PM November 27, 2012

Good luck and a lot more amazing links!

Laura Perez
18:29 PM November 27, 2012

A five-star rating to a five-star reliable and impartial blog.

Elli Leonti
19:22 PM November 27, 2012

Simply fantastic blog!

Tony Cousens
22:05 PM November 27, 2012

FooDiva-an essential platform to discover culinary delights and places to go in Dubai. Well done Samantha!

Sarah KG
00:49 AM November 28, 2012

definitely the best blog in Dubai!

Oliver Wood
02:44 AM November 28, 2012

Outstanding

John
05:41 AM November 28, 2012

excellent

Marinos Louca
06:32 AM November 28, 2012

Excellent idea....This is great for food lovers. Its great to get information for restaurants.

Ivonne
06:47 AM November 28, 2012

Whatever FooDiva is doing, she is always aiming to achieve the highest standards possible. One of her characteristics seems to be devotion to whatever she undertakes!

Rena Chrysanthou
07:47 AM November 28, 2012

excellent review

Geoffrey Johnstone
07:52 AM November 28, 2012

Simply the best

Yiannis
08:26 AM November 28, 2012

Great blog....keep up the excellent reviews!!

Alkis Valentin
09:58 AM November 28, 2012

The Dubai restaurant scene is constantly evolving and unlike other blogs, foodiva adds valuable and accurate information. Thank you!

Nicole
10:08 AM November 28, 2012

Impartial, informative and interesting - I follow foodiva avidly to keep up to date with what's going on. The only blog I've ever followed.

ANTE BARIC
10:22 AM November 28, 2012

This blog is amazing! I love it! It is superb.

Vandana
11:16 AM November 28, 2012

What a fantastic resource for choosing an eating place in a country like Dubai where you are spoilt for choice! Brilliant!

Xenia
11:32 AM November 28, 2012

very informative and useful

Alex Slors
12:00 PM November 28, 2012

When in Dubai, I always refer to foodiva and I have never been disappointed - keep up the great work !!

Amy | Appetite For Discovery
12:25 PM November 28, 2012

Great blog for informative and trustworthy reviews and a site I ALWAYS visit before dining out in Dubai!

Rachel
12:48 PM November 28, 2012

Always very informative and I consult it for my Culinary Explorers group of Internations Dubai

ArabianMoneyNet
13:31 PM November 28, 2012

Seems to have suffered no lasting damage from the attack by the mad Italian chef, indeed goes from strength to strength...

Charlie
13:39 PM November 28, 2012

Informative, balanced and interesting reviews that I often refer to when looking for a new place to try or just want to catch up on what's new in the local foodie scene.

Simon
14:02 PM November 28, 2012

This is the only food blog I read in Dubai. It's objective, informative and very reliable because she is extremely knowledgable about food and how it should be cooked and served. She also writes very well.

Daniel Penet
15:22 PM November 28, 2012

Excellent information source for enjoying the best food of Dubai. Please review Buddha Bar in Grosvenor House and let us know your review about it !

Sandra Bruce
15:25 PM November 28, 2012

Excellent and informative reviews. Just what is needed. Thank you and keep it up!

Valur
17:08 PM November 28, 2012

Simply Brilliant!

Anna Maria Chrysanthou
17:42 PM November 28, 2012

Very honest! Trust it all the way..

Wolfgang
19:00 PM November 28, 2012

Just perfect - really an amazing source of information and entertainment!! Wolfgang

Izabela
21:23 PM November 28, 2012

Best foodie blog I've ever seen! great comments and fun reading!

Mike E
07:08 AM November 29, 2012

I discovered FooDiva when one of her popular posts went viral! As I visit Dubai regularly, I am now a vivid reader of her blog as I appreciate her informative and entertaining way of writing.

Cornelia Schlimme
07:24 AM November 29, 2012

FooDiva's comments were very helpful for my trip to Dubai. Great job well done

Nicole
08:38 AM November 29, 2012

excellent constructive restaurant reviews!!

Cristina Yiapana
08:39 AM November 29, 2012

Very honest and trustworthy reviews. Bravo Samantha!

Sam
09:52 AM November 29, 2012

A great resource to read and know about.

Aris Moussoulides
10:27 AM November 29, 2012

Always up to the point and impartial reviews. Keep up with the good work!

Sotos Stephanou
11:07 AM November 29, 2012

great reviews keep it up

Ram
11:07 AM November 29, 2012

A blog I trust.. A one stop shop for all my gastronomic research

Stig Castoe
11:36 AM November 29, 2012

To the point, innovative, and a fun and appertising way to keep us up to date with trends and whats moving. Stig

Diana
12:07 PM November 29, 2012

Excellent blog, Samantha goes above and beyond in her reviews.

Zeljko
12:18 PM November 29, 2012

Excellent blog!!!

Mate Babic
12:25 PM November 29, 2012

Must admit that I do not read or visit many blogs, but FooDiva must not be missed when it comes to true restaurant reviews...among others I liked to see recipes shared on this blog from top chefs....Cheers!

Nick Taylor
12:30 PM November 29, 2012

Very detailed review as always - keep up the good work!

Helmut Leyendecker
13:19 PM November 29, 2012

every line of the foodiva blog is intersting reading. just excellent, entertaining and - so true!!

Demetris Ioannides
14:26 PM November 29, 2012

Very helpful Blog with excellent reviews!

Alison
15:20 PM November 29, 2012

Makes me want to pack my bags and head for the UAE, compleate with a hearty appetite!

Yasser Sedik
18:33 PM November 29, 2012

As an F&B Manager I find the FooDiva reviews to be very useful as they give ideas on what I should focus on in my restaurants so that we offer the standards our customers want. simply excellent

Dev Dasgupta
20:24 PM November 29, 2012

I find Samantha's blog always interesting. I have eventually started now trying out restaurants based on her reviews. Dining out has become now a new experience. Thanks to Foodiva.net

Charalambos Georgiou
20:27 PM November 29, 2012

excellent blog - fantastic

Michalis Paraskeva
22:19 PM November 29, 2012

EXCELLENT BLOG! FANTASTIC WORK..

Deborah
04:33 AM November 30, 2012

Foodiva rocks! Clean presentation, informative, and warmly interactive.

Hari
05:15 AM November 30, 2012

Very Informative and excellent blog

Pierre
07:21 AM November 30, 2012

goog blog. It is important having this aid y can trust.$Keep on going.good job!

Clive
07:33 AM November 30, 2012

As a hotelier, I like to congratulate FooDiva for the most interesting and objective restaurants reviews which is a guide to me on my visits to the UAE.

Guy C
07:48 AM November 30, 2012

Having lived in Dubai for a very long time I have found the Foodiva reviews to be very useful for judging how restaurants are living upto the hype that surrounds them when they open.

Andreas K
08:34 AM November 30, 2012

Foodiva is the bet restaurant guide in Dubai - better than any concierge as it is unbiased.

Christian
10:04 AM November 30, 2012

Excellent platform to enhance the culinary front...

Caped212
10:17 AM November 30, 2012

The blog is terrific; great, professional knowledge of the food scene in Dubai

Christos Asprou
10:25 AM November 30, 2012

Excellent, objective, helpful and accurate reviews.Fantastic blog!!Bravo!!

Deep
10:29 AM November 30, 2012

Great read FooDiva,Love the write up on Chef Nobu, I think awesome that you're getting to the heart of the food (the chef/kitchen) and then evaluating, You have inspired me to visit Nobu!!!

Alain Chatel
10:34 AM November 30, 2012

Travelling to Dubai frequently, I discovered FooDiva a few months ago. It definitely helped me to find some exiting new places and I find the reviews of very high quality and accuracy. Taqnk you

Stephanie
11:04 AM November 30, 2012

Execellent and helpful reviews - up to date and very reliable

Michael
12:01 PM November 30, 2012

If you are a foodlover, this is the blog you need to choose

Michael Shepherd
12:04 PM November 30, 2012

Great objective reviews with valuable insight and useful guidance for novice visitors to a city that is always changing.

Andrei
12:08 PM November 30, 2012

Excellent blog

Eugenios
12:23 PM November 30, 2012

Very useful for all food lovers. Thank you Foodiva!

Costas A Michaelides
12:56 PM November 30, 2012

Excellent Blog allways accurate and up to date

Kate Landau
13:11 PM November 30, 2012

Foodiva's review writing is always relevant. I have used her recommendations each time I visit Dubai with great success. Go Foo Diva!

Ursula
13:21 PM November 30, 2012

Love it! Great reviews-thanks

Petros Pierides
13:49 PM November 30, 2012

Fantastic!!! Keep up the good work.

Alison Jago
13:57 PM November 30, 2012

I am not the easiest person to feed (fussy eater!), but i can always find great advice here !

Chris G. Tziambazis
14:37 PM November 30, 2012

FooDiva is in a league of its own. The reviews are anonymous and as objective as possible. They are focused on the product and its value for a joyfull dining experience. Its very informative as well as reliable and fun to the reader. I would trust its reviews before going to a restaurant. C 2 believe!!!

Krähenbühl
16:04 PM November 30, 2012

Usefull review... very much appreciated.. go on

ProudCypriot
17:05 PM November 30, 2012

Congrats!! Fantastic blog

Dana Sheffer-Gertner
17:14 PM November 30, 2012

Foodiva is a Great blog for food lovers :) Highly recommended!!!

Michael Sanidiotis
17:27 PM November 30, 2012

Foodiva's reviews are objective and reliable written always in a professional manner.

Akis Marangos
17:27 PM November 30, 2012

excellent!

Jonathan Andreades
17:32 PM November 30, 2012

I travel the world and always go by recommendations as to which restaurants to entertain my clients. FoodDiva is my bible in selecting the best restaurants that Dubai has to offer. Well done FoodDiva!

Michael Nicolaides
17:33 PM November 30, 2012

As food dining blog's go Foodiva's is a work of Art within a United Arab Emirates masterpiece.

Josephine
17:48 PM November 30, 2012

thank you for the excellent and dependable reviews..

Chris TZIANOS
18:47 PM November 30, 2012

Excellent, as a Hotelier I would like to congratulate Foodiva for being so objective and useful.

Phoebe Katsouris
19:46 PM November 30, 2012

Exciting stuff, very well written and wonderfully presented.

Nazneen
20:45 PM November 30, 2012

Excellent blog. So much variety and great impartial advice.

Manuela
06:33 AM December 01, 2012

great blog!!

Bernard L
08:45 AM December 01, 2012

Although I live in Monte Carlo I visit Dubai regularly and find the selection of excellent restaurants incredible - I use Foodiva to help me select my dining choices - and I am not disappointed with my dining experience.

Chantal Desille
09:35 AM December 01, 2012

What I like about Foodiva is that she is not afraid to express her sincere and objective opinions. Keep it this way. Bonne chance!

Rena
11:08 AM December 01, 2012

Congratulations on a wonderful blog!

Skevos Kapsos
18:43 PM December 01, 2012

Just amazing, truly excellent blog!!!

Serge SCHULTZ
23:53 PM December 01, 2012

Marvellous blog. I wish I would have known about it the last time I was in Dubaï. Kep on with the good work.

Janet P
07:19 AM December 02, 2012

Keep it rolling

Scott
08:18 AM December 02, 2012

Foodiva's background in the hospitality and PR business is reflected in the well written restaurant reviews.

AK
08:48 AM December 02, 2012

What I like about Foodiva is that it is not afraid to express true and objective points of view in order to be likeable.

Dr Aris :Petasis
08:54 AM December 02, 2012

This blog is the complete article as far as blocks is concerned and has every right to claim first place. First-class, with much attention to detail

Amanda S
13:45 PM December 02, 2012

Truly excellent Foodiva. Keep writing these great reviews and you'll go a long way. All the best and good luck.

Popi Tanta Demetriou
16:39 PM December 02, 2012

good stuff Samantha. Looking forward to your next in depth review

Michael Thevenet
20:04 PM December 02, 2012

Definatly clever and right on spot, everything you need to know about good taste.

Len R
20:45 PM December 02, 2012

Often blogs are just a vain attempt to be something it ain't, this one s te opposite, a blog to be envious f, thanks n keep it up

Josef Gschwandtner
20:47 PM December 02, 2012

As a Hotel professional, I recommend to follow foodiva . It's great!

Memnia Leotsakou
21:25 PM December 02, 2012

Congratulations!! Excellent Blog! Very useful for all food lovers!

Michelle
00:51 AM December 03, 2012

Great blog, really enjoyable to read

Andy Johnston
01:00 AM December 03, 2012

Fantastic blog, best in Dubai. Keep up the great work.

Mohamed
04:20 AM December 03, 2012

As an Egyptian visiting Dubai regularly i find Foodiva's reviews excellent and extremely helpful. Thank you Foodiva.

Anastasia
06:29 AM December 03, 2012

Today's post on Foodiva about blogging is very interesting; she has shown great professionalism on the handling of the response/reaction of an Italian chef who was not happy with her review....

Peter Andreou
06:53 AM December 03, 2012

A Blog with Integrity! Its difficult to trust blogs theses days. This one has an excellent pedigree!

David Martens
07:12 AM December 03, 2012

great blog......its interesting to read and very informative....although not sure i want to be sitting and dining with you!!!

George C
07:39 AM December 03, 2012

Why pay for "mystery guests" when you have such good and reliable restaurant reviewers like Foodiva.

Christiana
08:02 AM December 03, 2012

An excellent and reliable blog for food lovers and "Bon Viveurs". Very Objective and accurate.

Nassos
08:12 AM December 03, 2012

I enjoy FooDiva's restaurant reviews but what I also like reading are her food/ travel features in the Gourmet magazine and the National.

Clare D
08:22 AM December 03, 2012

Best food blog by far!

Prabhat
08:22 AM December 03, 2012

I love reading foodiva's blog, not only since the recent episode of condoms-on-tongues. It really makes me want to try out all those places, and I wish I had more business in that part of the world....

Andreas
08:42 AM December 03, 2012

just a perfect blog. keep going!

Birgitte
08:50 AM December 03, 2012

Just the best food blog ever! Keep on the good work.

Geoff
09:05 AM December 03, 2012

I am very impressed by the way it is written and presented. Excellent blog!

Marie
09:05 AM December 03, 2012

Excellent blog. Keep up the good work!!!!

Francis
09:30 AM December 03, 2012

Excellent bloq! very useful

Niki
09:37 AM December 03, 2012

I love Foodiva! It's as insightful as it is intelligent. Honest reviews, tempting recipes and lots of other little tips and things to keep a foodlover entertained. Thumbs up on the travelling reviews too, bravo!

Raphael M
09:47 AM December 03, 2012

Great blog! Very frank, intersting to read. Really makes you want to go out and eat!

Machiel Van Der Bruggen
10:03 AM December 03, 2012

great all together

Juliette Woodley
10:56 AM December 03, 2012

Wonderful food. The most enjoyable place we visited when in Dubai

Sahar
11:32 AM December 03, 2012

I love Foodiva. One of the finest blogs ever! Keep going and wish you all the best! :D

Emily
11:37 AM December 03, 2012

Great site, with impartial and entertaining reviews. Keep up the good work!

Mike Ryan
11:40 AM December 03, 2012

Excellent food and dining info.. love it

Manar Al Jayouchi
11:43 AM December 03, 2012

FooDiva blog is very good tool to look at how the F&B industry is evolving in the UAE... Very objective and to the point reviews that we desperately need!

Clyde Min
12:05 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent reviews and helpful in determining where to dine in Dubai in the absence of local reviews....

Maria
12:05 PM December 03, 2012

Love the site: fun to read and objective. Keep up the good work!

Alexey Gostev
12:09 PM December 03, 2012

Fantastic blog and excellent review as always

Edgar Sabagkit
13:30 PM December 03, 2012

Foodiva as usual offers the best insights on gastronomy.

Bea
14:10 PM December 03, 2012

Foodiva is the best food blog ever!

Laura Holland
14:22 PM December 03, 2012

I trust Foodiva's opinion, simple! I love her quirky but intelligent reviews and really appreciate how well she communicates her gastronomic experiences...love love love ;))

Henrietta
14:50 PM December 03, 2012

Just discovered this wonderful blog!

SPYROS
15:30 PM December 03, 2012

excellent - very helpful reviews-keep up the good work

Cristina
15:54 PM December 03, 2012

Keep up the good work, Foodiva!

Melanie Hunt
16:41 PM December 03, 2012

Love this blog. Always useful and inspires new experiences.

SZ
16:43 PM December 03, 2012

FooDiva saves a lot of time and hassle for foodies figuring out where/what to eat. It's time-tested and fun to read ;)

Peter M Eynaud
17:12 PM December 03, 2012

FooDiva is credible and most useful. Excellent.

Loic Lesteven
20:13 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent

Krisztian
20:34 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent blog especially as for the Italian speicalities!! Thank you for the helpful advices. Bonne continuation!

NickA
21:00 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent site, informative and very well written reviews!

Manuel
21:10 PM December 03, 2012

Simply great!

Katleen Bois D'Anges
21:47 PM December 03, 2012

The best blog I know on the subject: objective, reliable and always funny. Keep up de Good work; I am a big fan!

Daniel Foxlow
22:48 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent, very interesting

Adam H
22:51 PM December 03, 2012

Excellent blog. Keep it up. My first port of call for deciding on restaurants in Dubai.

John Ortega
22:52 PM December 03, 2012

I am a frequent traveler to Dubai before I go I always check the latest food scene on Fooddiva not to miss that one great place that's hard to find for expats, Foodiva is truly a excellent blog and a reliable fun writer.

Jane
03:56 AM December 04, 2012

Keep up the good work.

Jackie P
06:36 AM December 04, 2012

We do love your latest post on bloggers. FooDiva has differentiated herself from the other bloggers with a variety of subjects.... We do love her competitions and celebrity chefs' interviews.!!! FooDiva never bores us!

Annabel
06:53 AM December 04, 2012

The best restaurant review blog in Dubai.

Ioannis
07:55 AM December 04, 2012

FooDiva wears many hats: food blogger, PR consultant/ trainer, journalist. She followed her passion and this admirable. Good luck Foodiva!

Elsa
08:14 AM December 04, 2012

FooDiva loves what she is doing and she is working hard tto reach her goals always with integrity and professionalism; this is why we love and support her!

Sophie
08:23 AM December 04, 2012

Great blog, which remains objective in its reviews. Not something easy to maintain, once you start to get known in the local food scene. And entertainig to read.

Rosie Evie
02:57 AM March 26, 2014

Keep up the good work. informative and very well written reviews!

Niloy Khan
10:35 AM March 11, 2015

This restaurent is really amazing. It's feature is very beautiful. Hoping long destination.

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16:17 PM April 28, 2015

great blog Perfumes in Dubai UAE

Alfalah
11:40 AM December 07, 2015

great blog