Restaurants

Spread over two floors and 50,000 square feet, Beach Park Plaza is the place to head to when you want to visit a hair salon, spa, money exchange outlet or restaurant for dining with friends or family. Located opposite Jumeirah Beach Park in Jumeirah 2, the mall is a convenient pit-stop after a morning or afternoon at the beach. Restaurants include Burj Al Hamam, Chop Suey and Circle Cafe.

Relax And Dine At Le Metro Le Metro is a wallet-friendly option for treating guests, whether family or business clients. The restaurant, housed in the Park Regis Kris Kin in Karama, features a lunch and breakfast buffet, while dinner is a la carte. Choose from soups, a salad bar, grilled meats such as the grain-fed Australian beef, fish, and other options. You’ll appreciate the good prices and wide selection of cuisine available here.

You’ll find Smiling BKK tucked away on a side street near Safa Park, a spot where yummy food is topped with good humour and superb service. The cheekily named dishes are reasonably priced and you can expect pages from gossip mags as place mats. Participate in special theme nights such as ‘Sing for your Supper,’ which embodies the spirit that sets Smiling BKK apart. Ultimately though, it’s delicious Thai food that will make you a return customer. Telephone +971 [0] 4 286 8060

Electronic beats, dim lighting and a long, glossy black lounge make this a longstanding favourite when it comes to social dining in the city, though it’s not easy on the wallet. Okku has that sharp edge of a stylish, thought-provoking Japanese fusion menu, with barbecue meat grills, black cod and Atlantic lobster decked out in Asian spices. Dress to impress here, and don’t be shy about getting up to dance between bites—you’re expected to.

Home to three distinct floors, an evening at Warehouse will never disappoint you. And, the food here is deliciously inventive. On the ground floor, a lounge and garden serve classic British food, while upstairs, the dual-personality restaurant combines fine dining and sushi. And, if you want to stay and party late, there’s also an intimate nightspot with a DJ playing the best of acid jazz, soul and funky house music. Telephone +971 [0] 4 702 2455 Email warehouse@lmdubai.com

The Thai Kitchen’s menu might be on the small side, but there’s a select range of Thai delicacies prepared to maximise the rich, authentic flavours. The decor is stylish and modern, the generous portions are perfect for sharing, and the Friday brunch is a delight. Head to Park Hyatt Dubai for a memorable meal enjoyed indoor or outdoors, with a waterfront setting. Telephone +971 [0] 4 317 2221 Email restaurants.dubai@hyatt.com

Relax At Kris With A View Book a table at Kris with a View and you’ll be dining on the top floor of the Park Regis Hotel in Karama, which gives you a unique vantage point over the city without the premium price tag usually attached to such views. Enjoy a range of dishes from across Asia, each prepared by a regional expert chef. Order dessert to be served at the adjacent lounge, so you can enjoy live music and a great selection of drinks.

Discover Versatility At Kaleidoscope In a city like Dubai, where a multitude of communities and cultures come together to share memories of their homeland, Kaleidoscope gives you the opportunity to visit the world through food. Located in the Atlantis, The Palm on Palm Jumeirah, the restaurant is popular for its action-packed buffet atmosphere, with live cooking stations and alternating themed nights that serve Arabic, Indian, Mediterranean and other various international culinary specialties. It’s the perfect venue for meeting friends.

Treat The Family At Jigsaw Considerate service and good value is what keeps guests and their families coming back to this Deira restaurant. Known for its buffet offerings. Satisfy yourself with an array of dishes, featuring a core Mediterranean menu, as well as most international options for you to load up your plate. Check out the frequent themed dining nights and ongoing specials on brunch offerings too. Located at the Movenpick Hotel, the friendly Jigsaw staff complete the experience.