AL SAFADI
Read moreSitting comfortably on a terrace in the very noisy street of Rigga or hardly any quieter at the mezzanine in the fumes of the hookah, here is an address where Westerners don't hurry, but where the whole Middle East is flocking to... a real guarantee of quality. All the dishes are delicious on this mile-long menu, especially the vine leaves, which are neither bitter nor acidic. Don't hesitate to share as the quantities are so generous. Very fast and efficient service. No alcohol. The restaurant is located in the historic district of Deira.
GUSTO
Read moreAnd it was a wonder! This is what we can say about the unreal view that this marvellous terrace offers us: below, the dhows and their coming and going, testimony of a vanished past, and at the bottom, the insolent towers that stand on the whole horizon. Two Dubai, two eras, two worlds! The restaurant nestles at the top of the Rotana Hotel. On the plate, it is a market menu, according to the arrivals, Italian version: beautiful marriages of acidulous notes with fish carpaccios, beef cheek and tiramisu for dessert.
LUCKY FISH
Read moreA beautiful terrace on the beach, all in blue and white with a few touches of colour for this restaurant with Mediterranean accents. Inside, large French-style chandeliers give a quirky air to the beautiful room. A holiday atmosphere, a chic cosmopolitan clientele rushes in to sit down day and night, far from hotel restaurants. The menu places a great deal of emphasis on fish, which is largely sourced from local fishermen. The restaurant has a zero plastic policy.
FARZI CAFÉ
Read moreHere is an Indian version of a fusion bistro! It's the latest casual and trendy of a gastronomic variation that Zorawar Kalra offers, called the "Prince of Indian cuisine". The café is always full, and Indians would almost be offended if they couldn't find a table, as all nationalities flock there. Informal, delicious and spicy, but not too much, Farzi is an excellent address with the bonus of the terrace which allows to admire the passage in the pedestrian street especially in the evening. No alcohol is served in this restaurant.
AL MASHAWSI ALHALABYA
Read moreThe restaurant is often fully booked at lunchtime and in the evening. If dozens of Syrian families go there every day, it is not for the decoration which reminds them of a big canteen, but for the quality and the delicacy of the dishes that are served there. A family atmosphere on the first floor, a shisha bar on the first floor, and the assurance of a hearty lunch or dinner for a very reasonable price. It is a truly "Futé" address where no tourists hang out. A confidential and unpretentious address! Reservation recommended.
FOGUEIRA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Read moreA churrascaria is a culinary tradition originating in Brazil, Portugal and Morocco. It's a restaurant where meats (in Dubai, beef, lamb and chicken) are grilled and served at will by men dressed in traditional garb, known as gauchos. The atmosphere is Latino. A wood fire, or fogueira in Portuguese, lights up the 35th-floor terrace with its splendid view of the Marina. The view, the ambience, the excellent quality of the meats and the buffets - it's all amazing!
AL FAMALAMANKI
Read moreIt's in the residential area of Jumeirah, a little off the Jumeirah road, that we enter this Lebanese restaurant with tables set up with red and white checkered tablecloths. Here is a "bistro" of traditional Lebanese neighborhood cuisine. The menu is full of humor and tells, like a scratch book, the story of the owners who own two establishments in Beirut. Everything is delicious, and the world comes flooding in especially after 1pm: mezze, grills and a large section of Manakich. Good value for money.
BABIOLE
Read moreThis restaurant is located on the 44th floor of the Hilton Al Habtoor City. The "bistro-chic" setting is very successful and the terrace is breathtaking with a breathtaking view of the Burj Kalifa and the skyscrapers of Downtown. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is not to be outdone. A well-chosen mix of Italian and French cuisine. An address not to be missed especially if you want to enjoy a superb roof-top. Moreover, if you want to extend the evening, the Sport Bar and the Dome nightclub are on the same floor.
TAGINE
Read moreWithin the beautiful One&Only Royal Mirage hotel, and as the name of this restaurant suggests, you are in a little Morocco in Tagine! Arcades, arches, lamps and Moroccan furniture, warm colored walls coated with tadelakt: everything is there to make you travel even the French-speaking waiters and the lute player. Bricks, pigeon pastilla, various tagines, choice of couscous and kebabs! For dessert, we let ourselves be tempted by some Moroccan pastries or a classic milk pastilla, crunchy and creamy! We enjoy ourselves.
NINA
Read moreA contemporary Indian restaurant, in a hushed decor, where, in a bath of green, orange and saffron lights, you can enjoy tasty spicy dishes as you go for a walk in a country that could be a postmodern double of eternal India. Feel like a bite to eat? We opt for the modernist cat trolley as a starter, then the lobster sprinkled with curry and mango. For dessert, the crumble sprinkled with gold dust is a killer. This little trip on the spice route will also allow you to discover a superb hotel. To be experienced!
EL SUR
Read moreLocated in the Westin on Sufouh Road, a short walk from the Marina, this contemporary Spanish restaurant is one of the trendiest spots in the marina district. Inside, an elegant modern decoration welcomes you, and outside, the beautiful terrace is reminiscent of southern Europe. The food on the plates is sophisticated and beautifully presented. To accompany these culinary discoveries, top-quality liqueurs and cigars are available. Many Spaniards frequent this restaurant, a guarantee of quality
THE THAI KITCHEN
Read moreIn the elegant setting of the beautiful Park Hyatt, one of the jewels of the Dubai hotel industry, a top-flight Thai restaurant with an exotic and designer décor. Four large islands of live cuisine, where a multitude of traditional dishes, usually served in "tapas" portions, are concocted on sight. The concept is based on discovery and sharing, through several dishes in which one picks and tastes, passing deliciously from one flavour to another. We go from one cooking to another: wok, steamed, barbecued. A typical and qualitative address.
KIKU
Read moreOne of the best Japanese restaurants according to Time Out magazine. The restaurant is divided into several sections. You can eat at the bar, in the traditional central room or in the private sliding door lounges, sitting cross-legged in Japanese style. The decor is simple but elegant and refreshing, with the water lapping on the floor and chef Toshio Date at the helm. The dishes to recommend are the Kiku bento and the sushi gozen bento. The presence of many Asian expatriates is a guarantee of quality!
WAFI GOURMET
Read moreWafi Gourmet has a very nice terrace well situated at the Rez du Mall in front of the fountains. A good address also for gourmets, and we are all in front of these Levantine victuals. It is the occasion to taste the mezze or to order a shawarma. It's hard to look away from the pyramids of pastries and baskets full of oriental sweets that occupy a large part of this delicatessen. Tastings on the spot or to take away, large choice of dates, dried fruits, honeys. The best hummus in town.
SAINT TROPEZ
Read moreGood 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.
AFGHAN KEBAB HOUSE
Read moreOpen 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.
IZ
Read moreIn 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.
AWTAR
Read moreLocated 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.
ANTIQUE BAZAAR
Read moreThis 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.
MINA BRASSERIE
Read moreChef 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
Read moreKohantei 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.
DELHI DARBAR
Read moreDehli 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.
SAROUJA
Read moreAccording 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.
DIFC RESTAURANTS
Read moreThe Dubai International Financial Centre, a nest of banks and investment companies, also presents a different, more festive, gourmet face, in a highly successful New York-style setting. Good value addresses include Cafée Bateel, Au Bon Pain, Caffé Nero, Al Mandaloun (hookahs), Yo Sushi and its electric train, More and Starbucks. The best time to go is at lunchtime, so you can admire the surrounding towers at the same time: a lovely stroll along the tempo City, neck-and-neck at lunchtime with traders in striped suits.
TORO TORO
Read moreWithin 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.
BEIRUT RESTAURANT & GRILL
Read moreThe 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.
AL SEEF CREEK
Read moreAl Seef is a new district just a stone's throw from the Iranian district of Al Fahidi. It is a life-size reconstruction of what Dubai was like in the 1950s, with a succession of fishermen's houses, pearl traders, spice sellers, and various restaurants. This district extends for almost 2 km along the Creek and ends with more modern shopping malls. Most of the shops change regularly, but the diversity of the offer will suit all budgets. However, the sale of alcohol is not allowed.
DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB
Read moreOverlooking the Creek, this is a refuge between land and water, a stone's throw from the golf course whose futuristic clubhouse adorns the AED 20 bills. Several restaurants of different styles offer a variety of culinary experiences in a wide range of prices. Boardwalk offers Mediterranean cuisine, Casa de Tapas offers a youthful atmosphere, Lakeview a sublime terrace, Jones the Grocer a menu of trendy Italian bistro dishes, and Qd's a shisha lounge in a lounge atmosphere.
EAUZONE
Read moreA 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.
THE BEACH HOUSE
Read moreAs its name suggests, the restaurant lies on the beach facing the only stilt villas in Dubai - powerful catalysts for Maldives-style beach living. A DJ mixes on sunny days and the terrace, full of people, has a trendy atmosphere at lunchtime, more romantic in the evening. We come especially for the cool atmosphere, the pleasure of swallowing a homemade pizza without leaving our sarong, sharing a truffle burrata salad or a seafood platter. The room at the back is like a veranda, but it would be a shame not to take advantage of the proximity of the water.
THE HAMPTONS CAFE
Read moreWith a name like that, this café couldn't make its home anywhere else but on the very chic Jumeirah Beach Road! Inspired by the beautiful vacation homes of wealthy New Yorkers on Long Island, this three-story café-restaurant serves delicious breakfasts, both sweet and savoury, and makes its own pastries, including the inevitable date pudding! The refined decoration gives the place a relaxed atmosphere that gives the impression of being at a friend's house rather than a restaurant. It is also a must for a brunch.
THE BULGARI YACHT CLUB
Read moreThe 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.
GORDON RAMSAY HELL'S KITCHEN
Read moreWelcome 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!
LA OLA
Read moreFor 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 ...
MALABAR PARIS
Read moreThis 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!
PEPPERCRABE
Read moreA 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.
LAFAYETTE GOURMET
Read moreSo 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.
AL QASR
Read moreThe 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.
PARADE RING RESTAURANT
Read moreA buffet at the front desk! Before and after the race, you will enjoy the défilé with the cameras installed around the restaurant.
NINETEEN
Read moreVis-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.
AL-ROMANSIAH
Read moreA 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.
MADO
Read moreOne 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!
WAVE BREAKER
Read moreLocated 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.
CÉ LA VIE SKY BAR
Read more"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.
NAMMOS
Read moreThere 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.
LA MEZCALERIA
Read moreIt 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!
KOKO BAY
Read moreThis 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.
SAL
Read moreThis 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.