Restaurants
A newly opened steak-house with views over the Emirates Hills Golf Club, Cleavers is aiming to be the go-to for special occasions, good food and Sunday supper with the family. The venue’s main dining room is a bright, light and airy glass roofed room. There is also a large garden terrace and patio for when the sun goes down and in the winter months. Specialising in serving premium cuts of meat, Cleavers offers an array of dishes for meat lovers. Licensed. Montgomerie Golf Academy, Emirates Hills. Open Tues-Thurs, 6pm-12.30am, and Fri-Sun from 6pm-1.30am. (04 572 4473)
This new pizzeria is the brainchild of Emirati restaurateur Mahmood Al Khamis (the guy behind other homegrown concepts: Drop Coffee and Origami Sushi) and is promising pizza lovers an “out of this world” experience. Moon Slice’s pride and joy is its Naples-style pizza base and instead of just water, milk is added to the dough, which is then left to ferment for 48 hours before being shaped, topped, and fired in the custom Italian oven at 380°C. The result? A thin, crispy, flavoursome base. Menu highlights include the diavola: a spice-packed pizza featuring wagyu carpaccio, spicy meatballs and olive aioli;…
Ever wonder what Dubai was like in the 1960s? Consider Al Fanar a time machine. Named for the kerosene lamps that used to light the heritage mud-packed homes, this Festival City restaurant serves traditional Emirati cuisine, just like how grandma used to make it. Al Fanar is particularly popular with locals who enjoy leisurely feasts in the cushioned, majlis-style tents that flap in the canal-side breeze. And keep an eye out for the pair of camels, a Bedouin tending his goats, and the tree growing in an inner stone courtyard – fake, yes, but still all good fun.
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.
Located next to the Offshore Sailing Club in Jumeirah 3, Bait Al Bahar offers diners a beautiful seaside setting along with delicious Arabic coffee, butter chicken, traditional desserts and more. Enjoy the peace away from the bustling city as you taste food that stays true to traditional Emirati cuisine.
Specialising in Emirati cuisine and seafood, this traditional restaurant is well-loved by locals and is known for its tasty choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Rashidiya. Their authentic breads and charcoal grilled lamb chops are a favourite.
Looking for traditional Emirati food with contemporary presentation in Jumeirah 1? Step into Al Barza Restaurant & Café where you’ll be served some of the most authentic biryanis and curries in the city. Or choose between an Arabic breakfast with halloumi cheese or sumptuous grilled meats.
If you’re a golfer, or just admire landscaped lush greens, the Spike Bar provides the perfect setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the extensive international menu has something to satisfy your taste buds at any time of day. The terrace overlooks the manicured putting green with a vast choice of seating, both indoor and outdoor. On or off the course, Spike Bar is a relaxing venue for golfers and non-players alike.
