With its eye-catching dhow sail design and its own man-made island, it continues to be one of the must-see attractions in the city and pictures of it have filled up many a camera roll over the years.

As the dhow sails further into the canal, the starters arrive. The beef bresaola carpaccio, with its paper-thin slices, is subtly smoky and pairs beautifully with a tangy confit tomato and ...