Restaurants
Korean fusion restaurant Kimchikin Dubai recently announced the opening of its first fast casual restaurant outlet at Al Ghurair Mall in Dubai. With a contemporary, vibrant menu, the restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway options. Customers are served authentic Korean flavours, with ingredients and spices sourced from South Korea.
Stop by Taste Mandi & Madhbi Restaurant in Al Rigga, Deira, near Al Ghurair Centre, if you want to try authentic regional cuisine. In the Gulf, each country has a speciality dish. Mandi is one of them. With roots in Yemen, Mandi is a lightly spiced rice dish accompanied by clay oven-cooked chicken, lamb or fish. This small venue is a firm favourite among the locals.
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Dramatic, eclectic decor and mood lighting lend itself to the cafe setting at The Orchestra Restaurant & Cafe in Deira. Featuring a menu with an assortment of dishes—you can choose from Mediterranean, Arabic and continental cuisines. Breakfast options, seafood and pastas are also available here. If you’re not on the hunt for a meal, but want to relax over coffee and a quiet chat, you can also order pastries and espressos.
If you’re shopping at The Dubai Mall and are feeling peckish, head to the Al Hallab Restaurant to sample their selection of Lebanese food and renowned sweets. Located on the second floor of the mall, the restaurant also offers fabulous views of both The Dubai Fountain and waterfall. Open from midday to midnight, with a choice of indoor seating or al fresco dining on the terrace, you can enjoy great food while taking in the charming view.
Filipinos flock to Tipanan for a true taste of home. The restaurant is in the bustling Satwa area, on Al Diyafa Road (also known as 2nd December Street), which is a great spot for cheap eats and people watching. They serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to desserts. They also provide a takeaway and delivery service too. If you’ve never tried Filipino food, this is a great place to start. Telephone +971 [0] 4 295 7411
Try a menu that runs the gamut of Arabic fare, with a huge range of dishes at reasonable prices. Bin Eid Traditional Restaurant, located in Deira near Rashidiya Park, has a quiet and welcoming ambience that makes you feel right at home. Take the family here for a tasty, versatile meal without the formalities. Choose from daily specials such as mulokhiya, a leafy green stew, and other dishes like dolma, a serving of stuffed vine leaves.
After a long day traipsing around town, you may want a meal from the comfort of your hotel. The Bistro Restaurant at Holiday Inn Downtown, located in Deira is a casual eatery with a lounge area where you can sit back and relax throughout the day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choose from an international and Indian menu, and be sure to inquire about the special themed nights hosted here.
A traditional Pakistani restaurant with a strong focus on customer service, Usmania also offers Chinese, continental, barbecue and Tandoori dishes—the menu is enormous! The decor is elegant in creams and browns with subtle lighting, and the waiters are more than happy to explain the dishes. If you’re a fan of desserts, try the sticky glubab jamun—you won’t be disappointed. In addition to dining in, they also offer an online ordering service.
