RAVI RESTAURANT
Read moreThis great Pakistani restaurant, is one of the institutions of Dubai and therefore it is always full, especially in the evening. Decoration is simple: plastic tablecloths, paper place mats, and neon light, so it's best to refrain for a romantic dinner in a hushed setting with subdued light. Watch out for the address! Due to its success, Ravi has been copied in recent years and many restaurants with the same name have opened in the city! Try haleem and nihari, traditional Pakistani dishes. A real treat!
ZEST
Read moreIt's difficult to choose the terrace, even though it is open onto the seigniorial swimming pool and the waters of the Palm, when you discover a room so beautiful, shiny, as if enchanted by the silver reflections, the nuptial white! Do according to the weather and your taste of the moment, but make sure you settle in, because the moment will be memorable: the menu is created by the starred chef Yannick Allieno. Let's set off on a trip to Asia, the Arab world and the shores of the Mediterranean. For dessert, you can choose between smoothies, milkshakes and fresh desserts.
SHANGHAI ME
The Art Deco version of Asia, the atmosphere is electric, the music divine ...Read more
NOÉPE
Read moreOn the podium of the beautiful terraces, this one is in the top 5! At the forefront of this chic hotel in Dubai, facing the triple white yacht decor of the marina and the Creek, treat yourself here to a super stylish yet very cool getaway. Wide Havana teak parquet floors, sofas and light-coloured hangings make up a space suspended in the soft air. It's impossible to believe that the airport runways are only 2 kilometres away. And why leave when Dubai offers you the intoxicating mirror of Monegasque harmonies, mixing elegance, nature and good things?
LITTLE MISS INDIA
Read moreThe decor of Little Miss India will transport you to colonial India and thanks to the hostess of the place, the imaginary Mohini Singh, you will travel in her culinary universe. In reality, the chef regularly travels to old Delhi from where he returns with a suitcase of herbs and spices, which only the spice souk has the secret of mixing. The result is an electric, joyful and exotic atmosphere, just like the colourful truck on the restaurant's terrace. A festival of flavours for an authentic Indian cuisine.
VIETNAMESE FOODIES
Read moreLocated in the residential area of Jumeirah Lake Towers, this restaurant is a success. It was founded by Lily Hoa Nguyen and all the chefs and sous-chefs are also Vietnamese. They offer tasty and healthy traditional cuisine. Beverages including Vietnamese coffee and tea are not left out. For vegetarians, large menu. Vietnamese Foodies is widely frequented by expatriates and is often sold out. A very beautiful address, not very touristy, which will require a little effort to get there.
ARMANI AMAL
Read moreOn the third floor of the Burj Khalifa, you'll find this bar with the famous label. It's as if you're in a time-space tunnel as you step out of the elevator and the notes of music begin to rise. Then, caught up in the saffron light, we find ourselves before two instrumentalists in a ceremonial harmony. Are they holograms or real musicians? A captivating, dreamlike approach, the prelude to a gourmet Indian dinner in a room with a clever contemporary accent. Tapas are a pleasant option. Beautiful terrace.
BETAWI CAFÉ
Read moreIf it is true that locating the place is a bit of an orienteering race, this very small Indonesian restaurant is nevertheless a real find. The manager and his team are careful to explain the menu to the novices of Indonesian cuisine and all the nasi goreng and other gado gado are served generously and spiced as it should be. The decoration of the room is sober, but pleasant with eight big white tables spotted in wood. The clientele is Asian and expatriate. This restaurant is often full on weekends
GOLDFISH SUSHI & YAKITORI
Read moreLocated in the heart of a small, chic shopping mall in the Jumeirah district, this nugget is frequented by locals and well-informed expatriates alike. It's best to arrive early or very late to hope for a table in this restaurant, which offers a small room inside, a small terrace outside and inside the mall. The quality of the food on offer is exceptional, and its reputation is growing all the time.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.