Restaurants
When it comes to fine dining Chinese restaurants in Dubai, Royal China is definitely near the top of the list. With an opulent red interior and a vantage location at the Dubai International Financial Centre, your surroundings feel quite grand and the food is just as impressive, with steaming plates of flavoursome signature dishes delivered promptly to your table. Try the Crispy Aromatic Duck, which has a reputation for being among the best in the city.
If you have time to dine at only one Indian restaurant while in Dubai, it has to be Moombai & Co. Tucked away in The H Dubai, the restaurant is reminiscent of Mumbai’s famed Parsi café culture, complete with retro Bollywood posters and a soundtrack to match. Equally as impressive as the setting is the food. Book the Saturday ‘Auntie’s Brunch’ for a true taste of contemporary India, complete with a host of ‘tiffin’ snacks. Think eggs served with Indian naan bread and warm lentil salad, lamb biryani flavoured with saffron and masala tea. Best for: Bold flavours When: Saturdays, 11am-4pm Cost: AED245…
Located within Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, this award-winning restaurant is the perfect place to appreciate traditional Lebanese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, you can either relax over a light bite to eat for lunch or enjoy an evening of entertainment, courtesy of an Arabic band, singers and a dancer. A great option for al fresco dining, the outdoor terrace overlooks the lush gardens and pools.
This popular weekend hotspot, located in the boutique Vida Downtown hotel, hosts a laidback al fresco brunch with an Asian-inspired sharing menu that always impresses. For the best setting, walk through Toko’s main entrance and head to the restaurant’s serene outdoor back garden where canopied tables are surrounded by lush greenery. With a welcoming vibe, it’s easy to spend a leisurely Friday afternoon here with friends as you savour signature classics such as crispy duck salad, irresistible maki rolls, miso chilli salmon and barbecue Hoisin chicken. Best for: Al fresco dining When: Fridays, 12:30-4pm Cost: AED190 with soft beverages Tel No. +971 4 442…
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.
You’ll be greeted by denim-clad waiters at Shooters, the Western-themed saloon and restaurant based at the Jebel Ali Resort, which is aptly placed above a popular shooting range. Enjoy the views with floor-to-ceiling windows and ‘surf ‘n turf’ menu of fish and steak dishes. Be sure to try the popular menu items like king-sized prawns and lobster tails.
Party from sun up until sun down at Nasimi Beach. Perhaps the best beach lounge in the city, the celebration flows from Atlantis, The Palm to the coastline, with a beautifully built terrace filled of chic white cabanas and sofas — not to mention twin lounges to keep the crowd of stylish jetsetters cool through the night. You can expect sun-kissed beats and star-studded spins from the DJ booth. The afternoon pumps house music beats from renowned resident DJs Smokin’ Groove and David Craig, but as the night nears they really pump up the speakers. International DJs, musicians, and entertainers…
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.
