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The restaurant was named after Maya Bay in Thailand, the location for Leonardo DiCaprio film 'The Beach'. Reuters
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MayaBay Dubai arrives after huge success in Monte Carlo, Monaco. All photos: MayaBay Dubai (unless otherwise specified)
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MayaBay Dubai is located in Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem.
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Chef Shane MacNeill leads the cooks in the kitchen at MayaBay.
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The star dish of the evening, yam ped tap tim (duck salad).
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Spicy wok aubergine.
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Beef and kimchi gyoza.
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'Crying tiger' sirloin steak.
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A platter of finely sliced sushi, rolls and sashimi.
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The restaurant aims to create an atmosphere with a DJ performance.
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The restaurant was named after Maya Bay in Thailand, the location for Leonardo DiCaprio film 'The Beach'. Reuters
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MayaBay Dubai arrives after huge success in Monte Carlo, Monaco. All photos: MayaBay Dubai (unless otherwise specified)
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MayaBay Dubai is located in Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem.
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Chef Shane MacNeill leads the cooks in the kitchen at MayaBay.
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The star dish of the evening, yam ped tap tim (duck salad).
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Spicy wok aubergine.
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Beef and kimchi gyoza.
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'Crying tiger' sirloin steak.
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A platter of finely sliced sushi, rolls and sashimi.
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The restaurant aims to create an atmosphere with a DJ performance.
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The restaurant was named after Maya Bay in Thailand, the location for Leonardo DiCaprio film 'The Beach'. Reuters
MayaBay Dubai review: swanky fusion spot brings Thailand to Turtle Lagoon
Jumeirah Al Naseem is becoming one of the best corners for eating out in the city — and a new arrival has joined the line-up
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Dean Wilkins
03 September, 2022
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