Restaurants
Enjoy The Comforting Menu At Cascades It’s the architecture that gives this restaurant the real wow factor, as you are seated under a soaring atrium. When it comes to food, Cascades offers a tempting array of international dishes, from Arabic mezze to signature salads, grilled meat and seafood. If you happen to be in the vicinity of the Fairmont Hotel, the restaurant makes the perfect escape for lunch. It’s both modern and stylish, with a comforting menu to match.
Open from 7pm every evening, Shahrzad is the perfect venue for gatherings of friends or family members. Enjoy the delicate flavours of Iranian cuisine, cooked by native chef Ebrahim Nowrouzi, whilst listening to lively Persian melodies played by resident musicians. Highlights from the menu include succulent kebabs and a range of delicious breads served piping hot from the oven. The elegant interior features a Majlis area, tea room and two private dining rooms for more intimate gatherings. Telephone +971 [0] 4 317 2222 Email dubai.regency@hyatt.com
The narrow lanes of Dubai’s Bastakiya district are home to old wind-tower houses, art galleries, breezy cafes and authentic Arabic restaurants, including Bastakiya Nights. This age-old mansion, with its decorated rooms around a main courtyard, offers a feast of Middle Eastern food. Choose from the fixed menus or a la carte offerings – either way, the food is amazing.
Enjoy Lunch Or Dinner At Bait Al Mandi Settle down at a table at Bait Al Mandi and enjoy a selection of Yemeni and Emirati dishes. Known for its tender meat entrees and vast array of appetizers and desserts, the chain of restaurants across Dubai is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. The fresh juices are also notable, with a large range to refresh on the warmest day. Decor is basic, but comfortable.
Relax At Andalusia Lounge When you’re next shopping in Uptown Mirdiff, check out Andalusia Lounge. This Arabic style eatery is ideal for a coffee break in between shopping or a casual evening out with friends. The cuisine is mainly Arabic, featuring kebabs served with traditional salads of fattoush and houmous. The restaurant also serves pizza with a variety of toppings. The drinks list includes fresh juices, Moroccan tea and Turkish coffee.
Enjoy A Memorable Evening At Al Diwan Offering Arabic food and live entertainment, Al Diwan is the perfect venue to enjoy an Arabian evening. Open from 6pm, you can begin the evening by tucking into a variety of traditional Arabic dishes, starting with hot and cold mezze and moving onto grilled meat and seafood. The restaurant is open until 2am for a truly memorable night out.
Enjoy A Memorable Meal At Al Forsan Set within the exclusive Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Al Forsan is an exciting and unique option for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers an extensive buffet, overflowing with beautifully presented international and Arabic delights. You can choose to sit inside the cool elegant interior or outside overlooking the desert dunes. While it’s quite a distance from the city, the desert setting of Al Forsan offers a wonderful alternative to the usual city eateries.
Pop into Automatic for a bite to eat, with options for dine in or take away. The popular chain serves high quality Arabic food in various locations across Dubai. The vast choice of mezze is accompanied by huge portions of salad, along with grilled meat, fish and kebabs. Try one of the chicken or lamb shawarmas, which are perfect for staving off hunger pangs. Telephone +971 [0] 4 349 4888
Set in the historic Heritage Village near the Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai, Kan Zaman brings you ambience and history in one welcoming package. With a selection of mezzes alongside traditional grilled meats, you can sit back and watch the colourful dhows moving along the creek as you tuck into a meal. The cuisine is predominantly Arabic, and as guests savour the flavours, Arabic music plays in the background. Telephone +971 [0] 4 393 9913
