The best restaurants Dubai

Good French cuisine and pleasant surroundings in the Century Village where it is good to stroll. Steak sauce roquefort, grilled grilled sauce with mushrooms, coffee/chocolate foam, strawberry cheescake, etc. We eat, for a perfectly reasonable addition.

Open for nearly 25 years, this small restaurant, hidden in the Al Naif souk, is a must in the neighbourhood. It's a very cheap Afghan, mostly frequented by the workers of the neighborhood, who eat there with their fingers, no way, but for you they'll pull out a spoon. A well-known and popular address in the neighborhood. Everything is delicious and for a few dirhams you will enjoy a generous and tasty cuisine like at home. The reception is smiling and they like to receive the few Westerners who dare to push the door.

In a contemporary setting, two tandoors and a hob take center stage. You can watch the dishes being prepared live. An airy tray welcomes you to discover the full range of Indian flavors, from sweet mango chutney to spicy sauces. Dishes are served in small quantities, so you can taste and compare the different flavors. A good address in this old Dubai hotel for fans of North Indian cuisine. There's also a lounge next door to continue the evening.

Located in the heart of the Grand Hyatt, here is an excellent Lebanese restaurant with the Grand Hyatt touch. Wood-fired grilled lamb, delicious shish taouk and kebabs... The mezze are innovative and the fresh salads crispy to perfection. The Arabian-influenced décor is particularly striking with its colourful glass lanterns: it feels like dining in a Bedouin's opulent tent with orchestra, belly dancing and guaranteed atmosphere, but you can also choose the terrace. Finally, you can extend the evening with a shisha.

This historic Dubai establishment is one of the city's most typical Indian restaurants. As soon as you enter, you would think you were there: Women in saris, antique doors in worked wood, chairs in worked metal, and traditional instrumentalists on a small stage at the back of the room. From 9pm, the stage turns into a stage and welcomes dancers for performances according to the rules of the art. So forget your intimate conversation in a low voice! Beautiful menu tinted with Hyderabad's specialties, attracting the crowd of Indian families.

Typical French bakery. Francis the boss gives some pastry lessons. 

Chef Michael Mina signs a beautiful card in this Four Seasons establishment. It's a very pleasant and quiet place, bathed in light, during the day and becomes, as soon as the offices are closed, a trendy place, where all the occupants of the surrounding offices meet for a drink. DJs at the joysticks, chic and sophisticated dubaïote outfits for the girls, here is a brasserie where there is a lot of atmosphere. The service is remarkable and very professional. It's up to you to choose the atmosphere you prefer, the quiet one during the day or the electric one in the evening.

Kohantei is a fine, minimalist, intimate restaurant run by talented chef Hisao Ueda. It offers Kaiseki cuisine. This traditional Japanese cuisine is characterized by dishes inspired by seasonality. Often served as part of a menu, the small dishes play with textures and flavors, and are aesthetically pleasing. Dinner can last several hours. The result is a flawless, refined and elegant dinner that will delight the most demanding palates at the foot of the Dubai Opera House.

Dehli Darbar is a chain of Indian restaurants whose very first was opened in Bombay nearly 60 years ago. The first restaurant in Dubai opened more than 30 years ago. A delicious Indian canteen from the north of the country, popular with the people of Dubai. By the way, it is always full, with a friendly hubbub and the scent of fragrant spices. The chicken tikka is delicious as well as the marinated lentil side dishes. A no-frills restaurant during your visit to the Al Naif souk. No alcohol is served.

According to the Syrian community, Sarouja is the best Syrian restaurant in Dubai, the mezze is of very good quality and cooked to perfection. With its decoration in Levantine colours, it is resolutely a traditional atmosphere frequented by regulars. The place is very pleasant, you can play cards, listen to the musicians and for the amateurs, the shishas are also up to scratch. Retransmission of major football matches. For those who come by car, there is a free valet parking service for customers. No alcohol served.

Within the Grovernor house complex, on the Residence side here is one of the trendiest places to go out dubaio, Toro Toro is a South American restaurant and bar on two floors, right by the marina. It was created by chef Richard Sandoval, an award-winning Mexican. The idea here is to make the meal a festive event, as is the case in Latin America. The most fun is to come together and share tapas, which allows you to taste different flavours. On the first floor, the atmosphere of the lounge is provided by the DJ.

The bright facade with colorful letters looks a bit like a Foire du Trône, but the interior is more in line with what you would expect to find in a Lebanese restaurant. The long room has two arcades and small private tables for families are provided at the back. One comes here especially for the mezze (Lebanese appetizers) and the various brochettes. Mezze baskets to take away. The terrace is pleasant in winter: it overlooks the popular and lively street.

The yacht club is located on the other side of the hotel on the residential side. In a chocolate coloured wooden case, this superb restaurant is nestled in a beautiful setting decorated with numerous photos of Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren (to name but a few) all taken on the Riviera. The setting is idyllic and the terrace has for horizon the skyline of Dubai downtown and the superb yachts of the Marina of the Bulgari hotel. On the plate side, Italy delights us with its risottos and pasta alla vongole. An ultra-refined place far from the hubbub of Dubai.

This is THE signature restaurant of the tropical Sofitel The Palm Dubai, a table popular with all carnivores who demand a special atmosphere at dinner time and a menu of premium meats imported from the best producing countries: grain-fed American beef steak, leg of lamb or kobe beef from Australia, ribs from New Zealand. On sunny days, choose a table on the terrace, even if the room, cosy and warm, is very pleasant.

A restaurant by the sea and the pool, perfect for admiring a sunset over the water. The pavilions of this establishment seem to float like a mirage of the desert as a nod to the hotel's name. After a walk through the gardens and a detour to the nearby beach, you will find yourself at the oxygenating table with Zen Asian dishes such as the atmosphere of this floating majlis (wok dishes, curry of prawns and numerous vegetarian plates). A little marvel of visual and gustatory balance for a peaceful meal.

What a beautiful beach, what decoration and what service! This very good restaurant with the airs of Mikinos is probably the best address if you want peace and serenity at the seaside away from the noise of the city. The clientele is chic and trendy. The menu honours the Provencal and Nice cuisine. We have lunch under the sun at noon, and in the evening, we slip into a more chic outfit for a meal in a magical setting. A flawless one! Children under 16 years old are not allowed. The music may be a little loud on weekends.

Welcome to Gordon Ramsay, star of the reality shows! This time, don't worry, you won't have to put on the apron, even though you'll find the red and blue teams in the kitchens, made up exclusively of cooks with a lot of attention to detail. A la carte, the inevitable Wellington beef and toffee pudding with its speculos ice cream. But if you prefer to try all these emblematic dishes, come for brunch!

For anyone looking for a no-nonsense restaurant. Panoramic view, settle down, protected from the sun, and with a light breeze that allows you to never get hot without being in the air conditioning. In terms of architecture and decor, the restaurant is very simple: a white concrete cube with a terrace on the first floor that offers the most beautiful view of Kite Beach. We really come for the view because the kitchen remains simple, but we love the French toast, their pancakes and especially their avocado toast with poached eggs ...

This address far from any tourist site is a nugget. You won't find any tourists, except those who, like us, have adopted this small restaurant full of Indian families by reading Le Petit Futé. No superfluous decoration, but everything is clean and the service attentive. We recommend the Fish lemon, the tholpetty chicken Masala. If you don't like it too spicy, tell the waiter anyway and he will be able to recommend the good dishes or ask the chef to go more moderately. To be sprinkled with Magic dancing tea!

So far away, so close to the Haussmann boulevard, we'll happily be this fine grocery store with tables, or would it be a restaurant with a shop corner? Yes, true to true that it is good, cool, user in a fun-chic setting, thanks the Galleries. For those who don't have classic bistrotière nostalgia to calm, you can also enjoy nice Italian plates, cheeses just good to match with this elegant Alpine cru of Evian.

A renowned Singaporean kitchen, specializing in seafood, in an Asian setting: high ceilings, lacquered rattan furniture, large sliding doors. During the mild season, choose one of the few tables on the terrace, bordered by the streams of the gardens and more intimate. Absolute freshness (crabs and lobsters fished live in the large aquarium) and live cooking. The crab spiced the chef's way is tasted with the hands and is divine. The fish is offered grilled or steamed with a sauce of your choice.

"Always imitated, never equalled", according to the formula of the owner of the Café de Paris, based in Geneva. For it was he, it seems, who inherited the top-secret formula from Boubier, the chef of the Coq d'Or, in the 1940s. A butter made with herbs, spiced to perfection, with no doubt chicken livers and a touch of anchovies, which will also make the fortune of the French. Sliced sirloin, matchstick apples, green sauce, simply delicious. In short, the Entrecôte de Café de Paris is a good address for red meat lovers!

The oldest Lebanese of the city in a kitsch-cool setting, both on the terrace and in the room with the stone walls and the Arab benches. In the evening, music and belly dancer. The dishes are simply tasty: Try in particular the kishkash kishkash, the speciality of the house. Very animated weekends.

One of the few organic stores in town with a food court. The concept: a nice size convenience store where you can come and fill up on certified organic products. The meal takes place in a simple and warm country style decor to enjoy good breakfasts, salads, 100% organic dishes. The buffet is quick and fun: you can choose from a selection of about twenty dishes made from natural and untreated products. At the end of the meal, a little tour of the store allows you to stock up on small snacks for the rest of the day.

Located in a wealthy villa in the Jumeirah district, the establishment only serves coffee from fair trade. The place is refined with a view of the swimming pool. You feel at home and in Dubai, it's so rare that you have to mention it. A nice break for visitors and Francophones living in Dubai.

Inspired by street food from all over the world, this casual brunch offers a gourmet version of the most famous street snacks such as Chinese dim sum, Mexican tacos, Arabian shawarma or English fish and chips, in a fun and interactive atmosphere as you sometimes have to get your hands dirty before filling your belly. The highlight of the show, however, is the desserts, where chefs give molecular cooking demonstrations and hand out steaming meringues straight out of liquid nitrogen to customers.

A buffet at the front desk! Before and after the race, you will enjoy the défilé with the cameras installed around the restaurant.

Modern Australian cuisine, understand "international" (Australian meat with Indonesian, Indian and European influence). Good mid-range restaurant, quite fancy, but not too much. The modern setting and live cooking are very nice; the brunch is said to be one of the most family-friendly in town. An a la carte menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts is included in the price, in addition to the large indoor buffet and outdoor barbecue. There are activities for children: cooking lessons, movies, games, magic...

Vis-a-vis a superb golf course, in the walls of this highly tempting hotel, you will benefit upstairs from a contemporary room or, better, terrace open on the manicured meadow, for some fresh oysters and of the dishes of the grill room. The half-open cuisine makes it possible to see the dishes during their preparation. Important clientele put well the weekend but calmer in week in this green Eden resting, at 10 minutes of Zayed Road. Chance of buller in beautiful the lounge just beside the restaurant.

The Sea is this fairly new district, stuck to Satwa, along the coast. Promenade, beach, shops, attractions and even an aqua park make this place a must-see, especially at weekends. On the gastronomy side, there is plenty of choice with many food trucks to enjoy a gourmet and economical break. On the restaurant side, there is something for all nationalities and all tastes with the 65 restaurants present. Among them, only 4 can serve alcohol: Masti (Indian), Babel (Lebanese), Star N Bars (Tex-Mex, American), OSH (Uzbek cuisine).

After Paris and the beach of Pampelonne in Saint-Tropez, Verde has also settled in Dubai, the city of all parties. This festive restaurant that puts French gastronomy in the spotlight is also a place of entertainment. Wednesdays celebrate the village of Saint-Trop' with the theme "Decadence" and on Saturday it's the turn of the French capital with the theme "Paris, scandal". Live singers and DJs keep a sophisticated, trendy clientele dancing and vibrating. It's best to book in advance to get a table at one of the two services offered in the evening.

A little marvel in this area darkened by the ski slope and all that the Mall of the Emirates has to offer. In this Yemeni restaurant, you are welcomed like a luxury guest. Choose your table in the large main room or sit on the floor in one of the small private rooms. The most popular is the Mandy chicken with Ma Soob, creamed bananas with bread and precious and famous Yemeni honey for dessert. You have to take several dishes and share them. The atmosphere is then friendly and warm.

One can go to Mado either for breakfast, a Turkish coffee with some sweets, or for a meal, let's say... copious. The restaurant is always full, and most of them are regular customers, or even very regular. On the kitchen side, it's a paradise of kebabs, mezze and a small glance at the very famous ice creams made with 100% natural goat's milk and without coloring. Continuous restoration and therefore very practical for a break between two visits to the Burj Al Arab. Mado has 400 restaurants in the world!

Located on Dubai's vibrant JBR promenade, Hilton's Wave Breaker offers a casual international dining experience overlooking the Persian Gulf. This beachfront restaurant is known for its tasty grills and selection of craft beers. Relax in a beach atmosphere while enjoying fresh dishes, cheeses and craft beers in a casual atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a sunny day or catching up with friends. Giant screens are brought out for sporting events.

Whatever your favorite dish, you will find it in Bubbalicious. Indeed, this brunch which is rightly among the most popular in Dubai has one of the most extensive food offers in the market. Three of the restaurants in the Westin Mina Seyahi Resort (Blue Orange, Hunters Room and Spice Emporium) are located, where the various stands are fitted with a minute cooked (a total of ten), and the buffets full of victuals. The animation is provided by a magician, acrobats and a group playing music, and children have a reserved corner with what to hold them.

"That's Life" in English! Let the restaurant live up to its name: since it opened, everyone is flocking there. Expect three things: chic and trendy people, an exceptional view of the Burj Khalifa and contemporary Asian cuisine led by Chef Howard Ko. Depending on the time of day, there are different atmospheres: Zen-attitude at noon, wild and electric in the evening. The brunch is also a great idea. You can also go there for a drink and to dance until very late at the Sky Bar.

This company offers a 1.5 hour dinner cruise on board a boat with large windows that allow a 360° view from the Marina district. Among the huge offer of boat-cruises and the mediocre quality of many, this one is undoubtedly among the best. The quality of the buffet is good, which is rare in this type of offer. As for the view, you'll pass the BlueWaters Island and the Ain Dubai Wheel, and then head to the Burj Al Arab. On the way back, admire the illuminated towers of the Marina.

There is no adjective to describe the atmosphere at Nammos or the clientele who flock there. Is it the impression that customers are on eternal holiday? Is it a reflection of the most extravagant, blinging Dubai has to offer? Is it the place where a gentle, casual voluptuousness is displayed? What is Nammos? A beach, a restaurant, prices as stratospheric as the clientele and the feeling of being in the theatre. But the cuisine is still delicious and the service impeccable, the music divine, the singers wonderful.

Space A4 is a creative place. For a simple coffee break between gallery visits, Moby Japanese offers vegan sushi, pastries, hot drinks and fresh juices to a clientele almost exclusively composed of artists, writers and gallery owners. There is also a shared library and here and there Bean Bags invite the reader. For workaholics, there are desks and free wifi.

It is on the rooftop of the Oberoi, on the ^27th floor, that this restaurant is located. Its decoration with vibrant colors immediately sets the tone of the place: Fun, young and at the limit between the lounge and the restaurant. The Mexican cuisine is in the spotlight with very good tacos and nachos with a refined presentation, to which other more Asian inspirations are also mixed. As soon as the sun goes down, we settle down on the very beautiful terrace which offers a superb view on the towers of Downtown. The music is loud, almost too much, but what an atmosphere!

This new restaurant on the West Beach Palm boardwalk is a real success. Most of the tables are set up in the sand, facing the Marina and the Ferris wheel of Dubai. Ambiance music which can become very loud on weekends. Inspired by the beaches of Bali, the menu offers dishes from Asia and Europe. Resolutely relaxed, with fan feet, it's an air of holiday in this place that is filled every night, even during the week. You have a large salad with a small cocktail and life is good at Koko Bay.

This is the trendy restaurant of the Burj Al Arab, coiled up near the swimming pool and which offers, in a setting worthy of photos from decorating magazines, the ideal place to come and have lunch in this mythical hotel of the city. The Italian chef Marco Garfagnini proposes a Mediterranean cuisine, refined and quite affordable considering the location. Even if the restaurant allows casual wear at lunchtime, the customers who come here take care of their outfits with a touch of sophistication. An idyllic setting that we recommend for lunch. Reservation recommended.

The first restaurant was opened in Madrid in 2010. Amazonico Dubai is the second outside the Iberian Peninsula. What strikes you on entering is the exuberance of the decor, which reflects the rainforest atmosphere imagined by Lazaro Rosa-Violan. On the menu, the chef celebrates the cultural diversity and gastronomic heritage of the Amazon with influences from other neighbouring South American countries. A beautiful bar, a cosmopolitan, young and trendy atmosphere for this restaurant located in the heart of the financial centre.

It's one of the city's most chic and sought-after spots. Located on the ^77th floor of the hotel, the restaurant is glued to the world's highest infinity pool. This is a restaurant with breathtaking views of the artificial islands of the Palm and Bluewaters and beyond. On the menu, chef Ruediger Lurz has concocted two menus with Asian touches, featuring sushi and sashimi, but not only. An exceptional place that justifies the high prices, as only 120 guests can sit here. One of the city's finest terraces.

Among the sixty or so restaurants in the Quartier de la Mer, this is probably the best and one of the few that serves alcohol. Indian restaurant with contemporary revisits, the chef Parshant Chipkan does not hesitate to find his inspiration in African and South American cuisine. We recommend that you order several dishes and share them like tapas. Book the upstairs terrace which is semi-covered while if you prefer to have a shisha it is on the ground floor. Gin-based cocktail specialities.

Since it opened, Joël Robuchon's atelier has been fully booked for lunch and dinner. In a red and black décor, the great chef's disciple, Axel Manes, the youngest chef to be awarded 1 star in the Guide Rouge, runs the establishment with a masterly hand. The chic, cosmopolitan clientele loves this place, where seasonal produce takes pride of place. At lunchtime, the restaurant offers a very reasonably priced menu, which is not the case with the wine list. You've been warned.

This is, without a doubt, one of, if not the best Brazilian restaurant in the city! Open only for dinner, there are two atmospheres to choose from: either the superb terrace with a view of the Marina's skyscrapers or inside with a semi-open kitchen that allows you to see the chefs in action. The service (as in all Fairmont hotels) is just exceptional, attentive and really friendly. On the menu, we recommend the Churrasco menu, a Brazilian-style barbecue with long skewers: absolutely delicious!

Located in the heart of downtown, this new hybrid space is organized around art galleries, a young and hip coworking space and a mini-studio. It also houses this small café with a few tables on the terrace. It's not uncommon to see customers arriving on scooters, who promptly set up shop in this telecommuting-friendly space as soon as it opens. Coffee, sandwiches, well-balanced salads and small pastries make for a gourmet break just a few hundred meters from the Burj Khalifa and the Souk al Bahar.