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Read MoreAl Dawaar
Before or after shopping at Deira’s gold and spice souks, have lunch at the nearby Hyatt Regency’s revolving restaurant, Al Dawaar. The 25th-floor dining room rotates slowly, offering spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Creek and the sprawling metropolis...
Read MoreAl Hadheerah Desert Restaurant
For a fun—albeit contrived—take on a traditional Arabic dining experience, drive 45 minutes outside of Dubai to Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa—a great choice for large groups, families and couples alike. Guests...
Read MoreAl Mahara
Al Mahara is known as Burj Al Arab’s signature restaurant. Although the so-called “submarine journey” into the dining room is nothing more than an elevator ride, and the “underwater” element is simply a floor-to-ceiling aquarium, the ambiance is unique enough...
Read MoreAl Nafoorah
Don’t miss a meal at the spectacular Lebanese restaurant Al Nafoorah, considered by many to be Dubai’s best example of local Arabic cuisine. The restaurant has two locations in Jumeriah properties: the original at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, a buzzy dining...
Read MoreAt.mosphere
For the best views of Dubai, book a window-side table at At.mosphere’s Restaurant just before sunset. Located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, this fine dining restaurant books out early and requires a minimum amount of about $120...
Read MoreBuddha Bar
The Dubai outpost of this Paris-based concept features a dining room with sky-high ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking the city. It is ornately decorated in rich fabrics and deep red and brown hues. Come on a Thursday, Friday...
Read MorePai Thai
This is one of the best restaurants in Dubai without the hype or accompanying price tag. The food is simple and downright delicious. You’d think you were in Bangkok with the menu, which favors a straightforward balance of flavors and...
Read MorePierChic
Situated on a wooden pier in front of the Madinat Jumeirah’s Al Qasr complex lies PierChic, a restaurant where the seafood offerings are fresh and delicious and the views are spectacular. Make your reservations for this small restaurant in advance:...
Read MoreSTAY
This innovative restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Al is set in a stylish, black-and-white dining room at the One & Only The Palm. The menu exhibits the chef’s French roots and favors duck and guinea, as well as a plethora...
Read MoreTortuga
If you’re doubtful about Mexican food being good in Dubai, don’t be. Tortuga’s dishes are fresh, delicious and authentic. The chef hails from Guadalajara and has worked in top kitchens all over the world. The menu isn’t limited to the...
Read MoreTraiteur
The French restaurant Traiteur at Park Hyatt Dubai features an architecturally dazzling, bi-level dining room connected by a metal staircase suspended from the ceiling. The restaurant also features a 1200-bottle wine cellar and gorgeous open kitchen. Although the room is...
