It was my first time to visit Citywalk. I’ve heard so many good things about this place, and finally I made it here.  This vibrant dining and shopping haven at Al Wasl corner Al Safa Road in Jumeirah 1, Dubai features a posh strip of restaurants that invites every visitor to hangout for a sumptuous digestive indulgence.

Every dining stop has their own al fresco setup that promises amazing views and experiences during the colder season. A well-lit water fountain and the Burj Khalifa set in the background. But it was hot and hazy outside even for a stroll so we went straight to dinner.

With my wife and my 2-year old girl, we headed to Mo’s – an American fine dining, all-day restaurant with a cozy ambiance and very warm staff. We were ushered to the best area for family.

The manager walked in our table with all smile. He allowed us to learn more about the restaurant. Mo’s, a part of the Caramel Group, is a family-oriented casual dining serving contemporary American dishes with a twist. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A server politely introduced herself and asked for our preferred refreshments above anything else. Root Beer Float for me, Lemon Iced Tea for the wife.  I’m a huge fan of root beer float and glad to find one on the menu.

It’s quite not easy and quick to choose from the menu. Not that there are hundreds of items in there. In fact, every item in it is well-described. It’s just one of those “I-want-a-bit-of-everything-if-I-may” moment. With the help of our server, who knows their food by heart I must say, we were able to select a few from their specialties.  We were warned though… that the serving size is ‘American.’

We had Queso Fundido for appetizers – turkey chorizo and velveeta cheese in crispy nachos and soft tortilla. Definitely beyond you traditional starter bites.

I don’t usually order salads when dining out, but the wife insisted. Okay. We asked our server what would be best for us and for the little one as well. BBQ Chicken Salad turned out as one of the best salad I’ve ever had in a restaurant. From its presentation to the taste, the experience on this mix of ranch-flavored chicken barbecue chunks, cut crispy onion rings, avocado slices, grilled corn bits, black beans, pico de gallo, and shreds of cheese, is exceptional.

For the mains, we had Chicken Alfredo, Baconator Beef Burger, which the server asked how we’d like it (well-done) and their top-seller and signature entree… wait for it… the TNT Shrimp Tacos!

Man, TNT Shrimp Tacos is a champ! These mouthwatering, mildly-spiced battered shrimps come wrapped in 6 soft tacos with shreds of lettuce in it. Guacamole, Pico De Gallo Slaw and Sour Cream Chipotle Mayo are served with it – and all of them taste really good with the piquant-flavored shrimp and altogether as well. Explosive it is!

Now the Baconator Beef Burger. By this time, we’re almost full, but no, that doesn’t mean we’re passing on this one. A bite was followed by another one, and another, and another. 😉  The thick juicy well-done burger patty comes with crispy veal bacon with onions, lettuce and tomatoes in their freshly-baked soft buns.  It is served with bbq sauce.

And, yes indeed, we were warned of the huge serving size.

Chicken Alfredo is ‘chicken alfredo.‘ This fresh fettuccini pasta comes with lots of chicken chunks and rich and creamy parmesan sauce.

Mo’s has a Just For Kid’s menu which makes it a perfectly fine dining destination for families.  Mac n Cheese is what we chose for our baby. Even the kids meals comes in huge serving. Baby Aya said ‘yum yum’ and yes indeed it was so tasty that kiddos will surely love it.

Other items on the Kids Menu

We had to beg off from desserts. I know I know. They have an extensive range of sundaes, shakes and cakes. As much as we’d love to, we really love to, there’s just absolutely no room left for one. This is what we’ll not miss on our next visit for sure. Yes, we are definitely coming back to Mo’s. I’d bring my friends and visitors for a perfectly fine dining experience – quality food and great service on a fine relaxing environment.

Mo’s is located at Citywalk, Al Safa road side. For further inquiries and reservation, call them at 04-3443305 or email mos@caramelgroup.com.

Call and Carry Out
You can call them 30-45 minutes ahead to pre-order your meals and just stop over Al Safa road side and they’ll bring your order to your car.

Mo’s Sundae Challenge
If you have what it takes, finish one whole party sundae in 30 minutes and you’ll not have to pay for it. The (in)famous Mo’s party sundae is 8 scoops of ice cream (your choice of flavor), brownie square and 4 bananas, topped with caramel sauce, hot fudge, whipped cream, toasted almonds, chocolate sprinkles and 8 Maraschino cherries. Now can you handle it?

Follow Mo’s on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram and get 25% off.

Kids eat free every Sunday
Children 11 years and below eat for free every Sunday all-day – one free child for each adult ordering a main.

Here are few other snaps from Mos:

A convergence of the hotel’s restaurants welcomed us at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek Wednesday night. Right upon stepping out of the lift to the first floor, an assortment of dates from different countries and traditional Ramadan juices in their carts invite the guests into a sumptuous digestive indulgence. We were ushered to the bloggers table at Shabestan restaurant.

The huge Iftar buffet are grouped into sections representing cuisines from the Middle East and some popular regions of the world. In addition to the Mediterranean Arabia selections, Emarati, Persian, Asian, Italian and International have their dedicated food divisions as well.

There are live cooking stations for veggies, pasta and oriental noodles.

There’s also one for zaatar lovers. A chicken shawarma stand is in the house as well.

Asian Food was the “best-selling movie of the night“, particularly the dimsum station.  It took me more than 5 minutes to wait in queue for the Peking Duck rolls, but it’s worth the wait. Mine was crispy on the inside and the dip was perfectly juicy.

My dimsum plate

The chicken and seafood dimsums, har gau, siumai, and the steamed buns were very tasty. Whenever new ones are brought to the dimsum station, they’ll be gone in few minutes.

The sushi station offers variety of maki rolls.

After starting with Asian, I continued with Persian.

The hot-off-the-grill lamb and chicken kebabs suggest a feast. There’s also Mahi kebab which I tried for the first time and it’s good. It has very lean fish meat and doesn’t feel “fishy” at all, which is good for me 😉

An upcoming restaurant, Aseelah, provides a preview of their authentic Emarati cuisine.

Cuts of chiffon cakes, cheese cakes and mousse

One small room is allotted for the sweet tooth.  It’s a showcase of fresh fruits, cakes, tarts, choco and vanilla mousse, ice cream and traditional Arabic sweets like Kunafa and Umm Ali.

Caramel cream, cakes, dates and traditional Arabic sweets

More traditional Arabic sweets along with fudge and mousse cakes and dried fruits

My picks for dessert. Actually second plate.

Yes, Camel Milk is available

All these lavish Iftar is reasonably priced at AED 149 per person inclusive of beverages, and is available from sunset til 11pm.  As this is one of the most popular Iftar in the city, I suggest you come at the earliest to avoid long queue at the valet (and at the buffet). Reaching out to the community Since the virtue of giving is very much alive in Ramadan, and if you may want to help but don’t know how, you can bring your donations in forms of gifts like clothing or food items to Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek.  In partnership with Beit Al Khair Society, they will be distributing the donations to the respective sectors they are supporting.  Those who will bring their valuable donations will receive 20% discount on the Iftar. For more info on this and for reservations, please call 04-2057333 / 7444 or visit www.diningdubaicreek.com.

So my baby picked one of these capsicum from the fresh veggies display

Next thing we know, she didn’t want to let it go 😉 munching it til we reach home.

Win with Boy Dubai!
This experience was so good that I want to share it with you. In cooperation with Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek, I am giving away two “Iftar vouchers for 2 people” worth AED298 each to 2 lucky readers.

Simply share this article on Facebook or Twitter and you’re in to the draw. Two winners will be drawn via Random.org and will be announced morning of 21st July. Good luck!

PR – In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai hosted an Iftar for the media and bloggers last night. We enjoyed a wide variety of international cuisines and Arabic specialties at the Metro! Restaurant.

Rekha Jayawardana, Director of Sales & Marketing and Avinash Reddy, PR & Marketing Manager welcomed the media, bloggers and their families to the hotel and expressed their gratitude for the support.

The extravagant Ramadan iftar buffet is on offer for AED150 per person from sunset till 11:00pm. Delight in the excellent views of Sheikh Zayed Road while enjoying the sumptuous iftar, with live cooking stations, mouth-watering sweets, refreshing drinks and Ramadan juices.

Our pleasure to be invited to a press and bloggers Iftar at the all-day dining Liwan restaurant in Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana.

It’s my first time in Liwan and I’m impressed with its immersive ambiance. Every corner tells a story. Arabic table mats, wooden camel figures, carts & pails of traditional dried fruits & nuts, exotic tea pots and colorfully glowing Arabic lanterns welcome guests to the lavish Iftar.  Some staff are dressed in traditional Arabic outfits as well.  The live Arabic musical entertainment completes the feel of Ramadan.

It always feels good to dine at Rotana. The staff is very friendly and hospitable. This funny guy below not just serve, but gives you trivia about the Arabic coffee he serves.

The buffet features a selection of Arabic, international and traditional Ramadan specialties.  I’m not really a huge fan of Arabic cuisine but what I’ve got on my plate was really delightful enough. Food is good!

There’s a cold mezze counter, a South Asian corner, Tandoori, fresh veggies, servings of maki rolls, and of course, a Shawarma Station among others.

The theme was more like of Pan-Arabian delicacies.

I was late to snap a full table of the desserts. But there are fruits, cuts of cakes, mousse and wide range of traditional Arabic sweets and dates which you can dip and top with different dressings.

Another good thing about Liwan is their Kids Corner. For families with toddlers like us, you can somehow relax while watching your kid play safe at the area. There’s also food for the playfuls there – chicken nuggets, hash browns and stir-fried noodles. There’s also a kiddie kit for every little one with coloring materials in it.  You won’t see many hotel restaurants this family-friendly.

The Iftar buffet costs AED 149 per person.  They also serve Suhour starting from AED 100.  Guests will get a chance to win daily with weekend stays and meal vouchers, or win the grand prize of 2 business class trips to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.

For more info and reservation, you may call +971.4.2933000 or email fb.alghurair@rotana.com. Click here to learn more about Iftar at Al Ghurair Rayhaan Rotana.

A usual good thing about Iftar is I get to meet online personalities and fellow bloggers I follow. Lovely meeting these awesome ladies, Grace of Sandier Pastures, Carla of My Yellow Bells, Sheila of AB and Me, and Roselle of Kero’s Celebration. Thanks for the invite and for this Insta-selfie Ferry.

Win with Boy Dubai!
I want to share it with you one of the best Iftar experience we’ve had. In cooperation with Liwan Restaurant, I am giving away one “Iftar vouchers for 2 people” worth AED149 to one lucky reader.

Simply share this article on Facebook or Twitter and you’re in to the draw. Two winners will be drawn via Random.org and will be announced morning of 22nd July. Good luck!

Here are few other snaps from Liwan: