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No matter what you crave, Dubai has a dining experience to savour – you just need to know where to book. With a couple of clicks of our culinary quiz you can find the best place to eat for any occasion. Food with a view? A taste of authentic local fare? Seaside snack? Find your perfect place now.
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Select the photograph you like the most
Insta-worthy food
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Which of these scenes are you drawn to?
Sun, sand and surf
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Which of these are you more likely to do on holiday?
Sandboarding in the desert
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Slow down and switch off
Nammos Dubai
Mykonos’ famous Nammos beach bar has been transplanted onto the shore of the Four Seasons Resort Dubai in the heart of affluent Jumeirah. An instant hit with the who’s-who, this upscale seaside taverna oozes Greek charm, with neat rows of blue-striped parasols and boho teak loungers and tables. The standout dish on the Mediterranean menu is the mille-feuille of fried aubergine harmoniously layered with creamy feta. Seasoned with sunsets and salty air, sea-facing feasts somehow taste better, and lazy afternoons are easily lost here. nammos.gr/nammos-dubai
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Best for: Seaside dining
You should also try: Twiggy by La Cantine and Alexandra Dhow Cruise
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Twiggy by La Cantine
Sitting pretty on the manicured grounds of Park Hyatt Dubai hotel, Twiggy by La Cantine pairs the latest flavours of the French Riviera with historic Dubai Creek views. Dishes of distinction abound: roasted pumpkin and burrata en papillotte; sea bass carpaccio with black truffle and pink peppercorn; succulent lobster cannelloni. European chic is in the DNA of this open-air terrace, with teak and teal accents, and trees sprouting from the elevated deck. Below, cabanas and loungers line the lagoon-style infinity pool, ideal for a siesta after a Mediterranean feast. twiggy.ae
Best for: Creekside dining
You should also try: Nammos Dubai and Alexandra Dhow Cruise
Al Mallah
Originally a juice joint when it opened in 1979 the slow evolution of this authentic Arabic and Lebanese restaurant has seen it branch out into glorious fast-food. Favourites among its many loyal customers include shawarmas, cheese manakeesh and falafels. The budget-friendly feast spot is an equally good people-watching plinth with its seats alongside 2nd of December Street offering a prime position for those keen to sit and stare at busy Dubai life in full flow. Or you can grab a takeaway to enjoy in your favourite sitting spot nearby. almallahuae.com
Best for: Soul food
You should also try: Al Fanar and Bijou Patisserie
Cé La Vi
You get an eyeful of postcard views all over Dubai, with iconic skylines stretching from Bluewaters Island and Dubai Marina along the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road all the way to Deira. But in Downtown, Cé La Vi has even impressed the locals with its unique vista. On the 54th floor of the Address Sky View hotel, the restaurant and infinity-pool bar face the belly of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Few Dubai views are as cinematic, and yet the food isn’t overshadowed. Even simple asparagus gets a glamorous makeover, grilled with Wagyu beef fat and topped with caviar roe sauce. celavi.com
Best for: Downtown views
You should also try: Ravi Restaurant and Folly
Ravi Restaurant
This humble Pakistani eatery first opened in 1978 and soon became a Dubai institution in which taxi drivers and business moguls dine side by side, enjoying comfort food far from fine-dining pretentions. The authentic taste of Ravi’s chicken tikka, mutton kebabs and spicy curries has remained unchanged for years; the same can be said for its loyal cult-like following. Ravi’s enduring fanbase doesn’t mind one bit about the no-frills décor and plastic table covers, so long as the family recipes and purse-friendly prices stay the same. facebook.com/ravirestaurantsuae
Best for: Budget dining
You should also try: Al Hadheerah and Nammos Dubai
Bounty Beets
Pretty in pink, this Instagram-friendly, health-conscious café with outdoor terrace proved so popular the management recently opened a second branch. Now you can visit Bounty Beets at either end of Dubai to sink into a ‘Bowl of Soul’, a soup-bowl-sized mug of hot soya milk with turmeric, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Breakfasts include almond and charcoal pancakes with whipped coconut cream and berry compote, while entrees range from salmon poke bowls to black bean burgers. If you aren’t feeling virtuous, you can replace your vegan burger with Australian beef and your soya latte. bountybeets.com
Best for: Healthy eating
Global Village
Global Village isn’t one restaurant, it’s a world of cuisine within a vast park of fairground attractions and market stalls. With 300 culinary vendors and 78 cultures represented in 26 pavilions, it serves the largest selection of street food in the region. Start your gourmet tour at one of two Traditional Kitchen kiosks where Emirati ladies pour dough and egg onto hot plates to create authentic regag bread while you watch. Like a crepe, the bread is stuffed. A triangle of processed cheese and a bag of salted ‘Oman Chips’ crisps is the preferred filling – and has been since the 1970s. globalvillage.ae
Best for: Street food
You should also try: Twiggy by La Cantine and Al Fanar
Al Hadheerah
Guests’ heads spin when Al Hadheerah is in full swing on weekends. Belly dancers pop their hips; whirling dervishes twirl their skirts in hypnotic perpetuity; costumed drummers thrum their doumbeks and men on horseback bearing flaming torches canter across the backdrop of dunes. This cornucopia of entertainment accompanies an Arabian-themed buffet at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, styled like a Bedouin camp with open-fire cooking pits. Tuck into mezze, kebabs, grilled meat and fish, and before dessert, don’t forget to take a quick tour of the venue’s adjoining Heritage Village housing a collection of cultural bric-a-brac. babalshams.com
Best for: Desert nights
You should also try: Al Fanar and Time Out Dubai
Al Fanar
Branches of Al-Fanar are like museums, filled with nostalgic memorabilia recalling a time before the discovery of oil. You’ll find times gone by faithfully replicated at Al-Fanar, along with private majlis-style dining rooms with floor seating and quaint floral-patterned tableware like the sort still found in the cupboards by Emirati grandparents. Tuck into a hearty fish machboos, a rice dish enjoyed by pearl merchants of a bygone era, seasoned with the peculiar dried black lemons seen at local souks. Finish with asidat al tamour, a rich pudding of pureed dates made to the time-honoured recipe of the owner’s mother. alfanarrestaurant.com
Best for: Emirati cuisine
You should also try: Al Hadheerah and Hōseki
Alexandra Dhow Cruise
For a budget-friendly dinner on the water, hop aboard the Alexandra Dhow Cruise. This floating restaurant, fashioned from a traditional wooden boat, sails from Dubai Marina, past Bluewaters Island and through Dubai Harbour. Set dinner menus play safe with a simple selection of fish in lemon butter sauce, grilled chicken with mash, and beef stroganoff – but the real attraction is the view. The route is a parade of luxury yachts surrounded by iconic architecture. Towering landmarks include the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai, and the Cayan building, which looks like a giant twisted cocktail spoon stuck in the marina. dhowcruise.net
Best for: Sailing the night away
You should also try: Nammos Dubai and Twiggy by La Cantine
Trèsind Studio
Currently serving ‘Chapter 6’ of its ongoing degustation series, the atelier of the Trèsind group – hidden within Trèsind’s fine-dining restaurant at Voco Dubai hotel – is a small dining room with big ambitions. Chef Himanshu Saini just won Chef of the Year from local lifestyle guide What’s On and his restaurant is listed as a 50 Best Discovery by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants association. His mission is to make people perceive Indian food differently and his sixth Trèsind Studio tasting menu, ‘A Spice Odyssey’ lifts a lid on the breadth and depth of subcontinent spices. The ghee roast crab with burnt cinnamon is a winner. tresindstudio.com
Best for: Degustation menus
You should also try: Bijou Patisserie and Hōseki
Hōseki
Hōseki has just nine seats spaced around a spotlit, pale wood sushi counter in a dark minimalist dining room. Japanese waitresses in formal Japanese attire pour drinks and serve as translators for head chef Masahiro Sugiyama, who hails from a long line of Tokyo sushi masters. Set menus start at AED1,000 (£195) and are served omakase-style, which means the chef decides on the dishes, allowing him to select the finest available ingredients, which are sourced directly from Tokyo’s fish markets (hence the high prices). Hairy crab, fatty tuna cheek and foie gras-smooth monkfish liver are regular highlights. bulgarihotels.com
Best for: Decadent dining
You should also try: Al Hadheerah and Bounty Beets
Folly
Nick Alvis worked for Gordon Ramsay for fifteen years before going it alone in Dubai. He crafts upscale English dishes that have made him a national treasure among the British expat community. Non-Brits are equally impressed by the menu and venue. Folly features an open kitchen, indoor dining room and two outdoor terraces with views over the fortress-like Madinat Jumeirah waterways. The signature beef Wellington gets tongues wagging and the rhubarb and custard is another crowd-pleaser. folly.ae
Best for: British classics
You should also try: Cé La Vi and Al Mallah
Bijou Patisserie
On Dubai’s dessert scene, Romain Castet is one to watch. Taste his genius at Sofitel The Obelisk’s Bijou Patisserie where he serves his cakes in an ornate jewellery box at high tea. The vanilla and custard cannelé and the slices of creamy mille-feuille evoke gasps of pure joy. As executive pastry chef, Castet has a skilled hand in all the restaurants in the hotel’s portfolio, including Asian hotspot Taiko, gastropub The Nine and Daniel Boulud’s Brasserie Boulud, where the Île Flottante floats most boats. So, make sure you save space for dessert – Castet’s creations are not to be missed. sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com
Best for: Dessert
You should also try: Ravi Restaurant and Global Village
Time Out Market Dubai
If you can only visit one spot, perhaps the new Time Out Market Dubai is the place to pick. It contains 20 outlets, including some of those highlighted here: Al-Fanar, which puts Emirati heritage on a plate, and Folly Workshop by Nick Alvis, where the battered British haddock is served with warm tartare sauce and the pulled beef comes in brioche bread with mustard. Other must-tastes: any slice from Pitfire Pizza – it’s the charred crust that blows minds, and ramen from Reif. Reif Othman is a legend in local culinary circles, having spent time running Zuma Dubai’s kitchen before launching several successful ventures of his own. timeoutmarket.com
Best for: Variety
You should also try: Cé La Vi and Bounty Beets
You should also try: Cé La Vi and Trèsind Studio
You should also try: Cé La Vi and Global Village
You should also try: Time Out Market Dubai and Folly
You should also try: Al Hadheerah and Global Village
You should also try: Alexandra Dhow Cruise and Twiggy by La Cantine
