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A freelance travel and motoring writer and photographer since 2004, living in UAE since 1999 (Al Ain!) Paolo Rossetti has published over 200 articles in The National, Gulf News, and Khaleej Times, as well as Arab Wheels, Middle East Car, Top Performance, and Wheels magazines. This love for cars and travel has taken him on an amazing journey of discovery in the UAE and Oman - and in this blog, Paolo wants to share his knowledge of great places to visit with you, just like numerous good buddies have shared their stories with him. Paolo is sad to hear of UAE expats (and nationals!) who spend their weekends bored in malls, when he knows there are awesome adventures to be had if only people knew where to go. Check out the photos and you will be astounded - is this really in the UAE? You betcha! On this website Paolo provides a lively travel article on a monthly basis, with description, photos, route, GPS file, and even a Google Earth map for you to follow at your leisure. It's free of charge because Paolo is not motivated by profits but by his admiration of the UAE and by helping you make the most of your stay in the UAE, be it a few months or a lifetime. To adventures!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

Towering above Dubai’s skyline in Al Barsha, Toshi is a pan-Asian restaurant that combines breath-taking views with palate-pleasing dishes!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

Also sporting a fully stocked bar, Toshi offers a modern dining atmosphere, with careful attention to your comfort and convenience.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

To impress a date, or for a lovely time spent with family and friends, Toshi is top dinner option in Dubai.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha
Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

Cozy nooks abound, and you’re sure to find just the right seating arrangement for you and company.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha
Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

The all-inclusive package – available at several levels depending on your preference of drinks – brings into focus a lively buffet and a fabulous live station for an excellent selection of fresh seafood!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

And the sushi section is phenomenal!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

Basically, the combination of self-serve buffet and bespoke live station offers the best of both worlds.

For the seafood live station, you simply make your selection – and there must have been a dozen or so fresh options: think rip-roaring fish market!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha
Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

And after you have left your personalized instructions, the good folk at Toshi go to work!

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

Your selection is prepared for you personally, taking into consideration the raw ingredients you selected, your preferred cooking method, sauces, condiments, done-ness, etc.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

And the result is a seafood feast like no other, and just as you like it!

Add a few servings of creative sushi…

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

… your favorite drinks…

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

… and simply enjoy the fresh flavors and exciting sauces!

Toshi’s atmosphere morphs as the sun sets, and you start to unwind – it’s amazing how Toshi hits the right notes with great savvy.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

An unforgettable evening ensues, all the way through to the formidable dessert section, stacked with elegant morsels of pure delight.

Weekend at Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha

All in all, for an evening dining out, where the ambiance deftly culls the weeklong stress and proposes a delicious selection of Asian favorites, with the unique added seafood live market concept of personalized cuisine, Toshi offers a pan-Asian dining experience like no other, up high above the rooftops of Al Barsha district in Dubai.