Restaurants

A must for true romantics with an appetite for seafood, Beach Bar & Grill offers delectable fish platters to share. If seafood isn’t your thing, there’s surf and turf options. You must try the chef’s recommendation though, a cataplana of shellfish clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and crabs with cooked beef chorizo, tomatoes, vegetables and fresh herbs. It’s simply wonderful! There’s indoor and outdoor seating, but al fresco is best for romantic sea views. Telephone +971 [0] 4 399 9999 Email fb.acourt@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae

The Cheesecake Factory is renowned for its large portions at branches across America, and that’s no different at Dubai branches, with eye-popping large portions of comfort food served to your table. Head to Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall to enjoy pastas, avocado rolls, rich mac and cheese burgers and, of course, the cheesecake. Choose from more than 40 different types and ignore your waistline for one night. Telephone +971 [0] 4 419 0223 Email cheesecake.dxbmall@alshayauae.ae

Housed in the iconic Atlantis, The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah, this buffet-style Asian restaurant is popular not just for its remarkable spreads of seafood, but also for the welcoming family setting. Try the Friday brunch, renowned throughout Dubai, or choose a themed day menu that is focused on dim sum, Cantonese cuisine and any other Asian fare you desire. Though Saffron is not hung up on formalities, the highly-attended themed dining means the crowd varies between casual and trendy. Telephone +971 [0] 4 426 2626 Email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com

Head to Shiba if you love Asian food, but can’t decide between Indian, Chinese, Japanese or Thai. The fusion menu contains popular dishes from all the cuisines, giving you the chance to try plenty of different flavours as you move through the courses. Try Thai Satay and Chinese Peking Duck as an appetiser before moving onto an Indian curry for the main, and finishing with Japanese Fruit Tempura for a dessert. The elegant decor will also impress. Telephone +971 [0] 4 381 3111 Email meydanrestaurantreservations@meydanhotels.com

Entertain Clients At Entre Nous If you’re attending an exhibition at Dubai International Convention Centre, Entre Nous is an ideal restaurant for entertaining clients over lunch. It’s easily accessible from the Novotel’s lobby and the menu features a range of international dishes. The ivory marble floor, dark wooden walls and chrome finishing all add to the contemporary, business-like ambience.

Feast On Chinese Dishes at Dynasty If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy traditional, well-prepared Chinese food, look no further than Dynasty. The restaurant has a warm and inviting ambience, an attractive interior and a team of friendly staff to help you with the menu. The cuisine is classically Chinese, with highlights including wonton soup packed full of prawns and the Manchurian stir-fry chicken. Lychees and ice cream make a refreshing conclusion to your meal.

Expect British Favourites At The Dhow & Anchor Known locally as the ‘D&A’, this popular restaurant offers a modern twist on British cuisine in a stylish, yet casual lounge setting. Open for lunch and dinner, every day, the D&A menu captures the true essence of a British gastro-lounge. Outside, with lovely views over the hotel, a spacious terrace provides al fresco dining and drinking options. And, for sporting fans, indoor and outdoor TV screens cover all major events.

Enjoy Egyptian Cuisine At Dar El Kamar Dar El Kamar is a restaurant and cafe that specialises in traditional home-cooked Egyptian cuisine. The restaurant was set up by a group of Egyptians in Dubai who understood that fellow countrymen may feel nostalgic for the cuisine enjoyed at family gatherings at home. Familiar dishes on the menu include Fatir, Grills, Fattah, Mahashy and Arabic sweets. They really aim to please with good food and equally good service. Find them on the Dubai Marina Boardwalk.

Savour Fresh Flavours At C.Taste C.Taste offers a modern setting for lunch or dinner, with a buffet featuring a wide range of international and Arabic dishes and live cooking stations where you can watch the chefs in action preparing your chosen dish. If you’re looking for somewhere to go on the weekend, C.Taste is open for Friday brunch too.