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Food Guide - Dining Out in Dubai, UAE
Dubai offers such a variety of food and choice of cuisine. The local fish is caught daily off the UAE and Oman coast, favourites are the hamour, similar to cod, pomfret, king prawns, lobsters and cigali, a seasonal delicacy. There is a wonderful selection from fast food, pub grub, local dishes, international, Indian, Pakistan and Far Eastern cuisine. Discovering your favourite restaurant and experiencing the Arabian dishes will add to the enjoyment of your stay. Only restaurants attached to hotels are fully licenced. A good selection of beers, lagers, wines and spirits are available. Chi and Oscars are two very good wine bars found in the Fairmont and Crown Plaza hotels on the Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai’s reputation for fine dining has attracted celebrity and Michelin star rated chefs amongst them are Frankie Dettori and Marco Pierre White who have opened Frankies at the Jumeirah Beach Residences Walk offering Italian fare, Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Verre at the Hilton Dubai Creek has European food, Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurant Nobu at the Atlantis offers Japanese food as well as a sushi bar and sake lounge, Santi Santamaria’s, Ossiano at the Atlantis offers seafood cuisine combined with Arabian flavours and Michel Rostang’s, Rostang is an excellent French restaurant.
Most Popular Restaurants:
Here is a selection of restaurants offering good food, good selection of wines and beers, great ambiance and excellent service:
Arabian
Shebestan, SAS Radisson, Dubai Creek. Iranian restaurant serving Persian food in authentic surroundings, views over the Creek and Creek Park
Mays El Reem, J W Marriot, Lebanese restaurant in cosy surroundings
Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat, outdoor restaurant, Bedouin style, Arabian dishes and BBQs on the beach in the evening
European
Da Vinci, Millenium Airport Hotel, traditional Italian in welcoming surroundings
Frankies, Jumeirah Beach Walk, Frankie Dettori and Marco Pierre White have created an Italian culinary masterpiece
Seville’s, Wafi City, tapas and sangria a speciality
Der Keller, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Bavarian food and beers in authentic surroundings
Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek, a culinary must courtesy of Gordon Ramsay
Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Dubai Marina, Gary Rhodes gives us innovative, contemporary British cuisine in a quirky, minimalistic dining environment
Rostang, Atlantis on the Palm, French Brasserie with a raw bar offering seafood and a patisserie
International
The Meat Company, Souk Madinat, a carnivorous experience in funky interiors
Trader Vics, Souk Madinat, a vibrant atmosphere, Polynesian décor complimented with amazing cocktails and Polynesian dishes
Teatro, Towers Rotana, theatrical décor, a mix of western and eastern cuisine and a sushi bar and wine cellar
Apres, Mall of the Emirates, modeled on an alpine ski lodge with views of the down hill slopes, steaks and pasta a speciality
Cabana, Palm Jumeirah, try their seafood platters on the terrace
Indian and Pakistan
Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek, exquisite rich food from northern India in authentic surroundings
Indego, Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, superb food from the kitchen of Michelin star chef Vineet Bhatia
Khazana, Al Nasr Leisureland, a spicy curry house from celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Coconut Grove, Ridges Plaza, Goanese food, tables have sweeping views of old Satwa
Far East
Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana, the décor is Thai and the food is perfect for the Thai food connoisseur, try their green curry
The Noodle House, Emirates Towers and Souk Madinat, both venues offer wonderful Thai food
Nobu, Atlantis, Japanese dishes from the celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhica, has an extensive saki menu
Sukura, Crown Plaza, enjoy Japanese style privacy in tatami rooms or watch the chef cook in front of you at a teppanyaki table, try fine wines at Oscars next door.
Four Seasons, Rydges Plaza, Peking specialities are the high point of an extensive Chinese menu, magnificent views of old Satwa
American
Hard Rock Café, separate landmark building on the Sheikh Zayed Road ,no introduction needed
Billy Blues, Rydges Plaza, American memorabilia, BBQ and Cajun dishes
J W’s Steakhouse, J W Marriot, claims to be the best New York steakhouse in Dubai, colonial style furnishings
Pachanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, a culinary map of Latin America mainly Argentinian, Brazilian, Mexican and Cuban cuisine.
Seafood
The Fish Market, SAS Radisson Dubai Creek, select your own cooked to chefs recommendation, sweeping views of the Creek
Ossiano, Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, from the kitchen of Michelin star chef Santi Santamaria
Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates, choose from every imaginable working of Scottish salmon and dine overlooking the indoor ski slope
Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab, accessed by “submarine” and dine with the fishes! this is an experience not to be missed
Marina Seafood Market, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, stunning rotunda located at the end of the marina and often referred to as the 360 because of its uninterrupted views and the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, mainly seafood, Asian and European dishes
Pub Grub
Dhow and Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, typical British pub décor, good selection of beers, splendid views of the Burj Al Arab from the outside terrace
Aviation Club, Irish Village, great village atmosphere, live music, fish and chips with guiness batter and lots of beer
Barasti Bar, Merridian Mina Seyahi, a beach bar on three levels overlooking the sea and the Palm Jumeirah, live music, great food and drinks selection, a must during your visit
Boardwalk, Creek Golf & Yacht Club, the wooden deck is built over the water and offers unmatched views along the Creek, the food is varied and excellent quality, the perfect place for sundowners
Red Lion, Metropolitan Hotel, one of the oldest pubs in town, typical British pub offering good food and friendly atmosphere
Dinner Cruises
There are many companies and hotels operating lunch and diner cruises along the Dubai Creek from the corniche opposite the British Embassy as well as the dhow permanently moored at Meridian Mina Seyahi. Cruises last about 2 hours and food is mostly buffet style, seafood, international and Arabian.
Friday Brunch
Very popular and a nice way to spend a Friday afternoon. Many hotels offer brunches which are generally good value for money but can be expensive if you choose brunch with champagne, wines and beers. Dining is buffet style with a good variety of cuisines to choose from. Be careful to restrain an enthusiastic wine waiter if you are a moderate drinker. Prices without alcohol, AED 150 to AED 250 and with AED 300 to 450
Dine a la Dubai
You will find a wide choice of cheap restaurants in Dubai mostly in the old traditional parts of Bur Dubai, Deira, Satwa and Jumeirah. A walking tour of these parts will reward you with many gastronomic finds. Excuse the plastic flowers and slightly tacky décor because what you get is generally delicious basic food at very cheap prices. Dine with the locals at pavement cafes, try smoking the shisha, sometimes called a hubble bubble, look out for cafes selling the most delicious take away food, lamb or chicken shwarmas, falafel, spit chicken wrapped in clay oven bread washed down with a fruit cocktail. There is one local restaurant which deserves a particular mention, Ravi’s in Satwa has assumed iconic status amongst the local expats. Renowned for its spicy lamb and chicken currys.
Favourite Café
Lime Tree Café, an independent café next to Spinneys supermarket near Jumeirah Mosque on the Beach Road, wholesome light bites, organic ingredients, Friday breakfasts till 1 pm
