insideKENT Magazine Issue 87 - June 2019 | Page 128

TRAVEL Destination DUBAI CONT. The large oval banquet table with heavy leather bucket chairs, private waiter and dedicated sommelier added an air of unpretentious formality that elevated an already amazing dining experience. 128 perfect pairing of Marques de Casa Concha 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, this was a meal we’ll never forget. From warm, fresh-from-the-oven breads with salted butter through to beef tartare with roasted garlic and tomato, smoked mushroom and salsa verde, and crisp foie gras tempura with a rich port wine sauce for starters, we were already utterly ensconced on a gastronomic journey leading to the menu showstopper – our steak; fresh from the grill. This was a steak to take expectations and trample all over them with its prime beef greatness. And a steak that almost made us skip dessert… Well, almost, until we saw that there was a sweet apple tarte tatin with double vanilla ice cream as well as a theatrical molten chocolate sphere with dark chocolate cake and yogurt ice cream on the menu. An indulgent end to a faultless evening. Influenced by enthusiastic recommendations so strong we felt that there was only one choice, we opted for the top menu item – the Kobe grade AA9 Margaret River ribeye. And it was truly amazing. Perfectly seared, densely flavoured, melt-in-the- mouth steak heaven. It didn’t need the selection of classic sauces nor (and I can’t believe I am even saying this) the crisp salty french fries sides such was its glory on the plate, although of course they were absolutely delicious too. All washed down with the The Fairmont Dubai is an easy choice; a hotel that just makes life easy, but in a distinct and show- stopping way. It is easy to wander the opulent lobby and fall into the welcoming abode; easy to feel at home in sumptuous suites; easy to enjoy the perks of the Fairmont Gold concept; easy to never want to leave the pool, the Gold Lounge, the amazing restaurants; and also easy to make your way into the heart of Dubai and the plethora of attractions that make this emirate more than just a perfect pitstop. Easy to make you never want to leave…easy to make the decision that we must return. Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai United Arab Emirates [email protected] www.fairmont.com/dubai fairmonthotels fairmonthotels fairmonthotels