Without a doubt, Okku is the hottest, shiniest new place to see and be seen at in Dubai at the mo. In Zoolander terms: “That’s Okku. It’s so hot right now.” It can derelicte your Choos.

Bringing genuine New York glamour to the UAE’s bar scene, it’s almost impossible not to feel like Carrie & Co meeting up for a post-date analysis sesh over gorgeous South Beach Diet-friendly bites and awesome cocktails. In short, this is soooo one for the girls. Leave him at home… but make sure
he leaves his credit card with you!

The food is as delish as the vibe. The black cod has to be tasted to be believed – it’s a cliché, but this genuinely melts on the tongue – and the rock shrimp tempura is guaranteed to be tops in a town where prawn tempura is a batter-coated art.

But what we love the most about this place, is the girl-friendly menu, featuring the likes of carb-free sushi, seaweed salad and Kobi beef carpaccio, all of which are perfect for when you’re planning on hitting a few clubs after dinner – as you’re left feeling decadently satisfied rather than sushi-rice-overload-stuffed. Now Carrie, what were you saying about Samantha’s hot date with Smith, last night...?

Okku@ The Monarch, 04 501 8888