Restaurants

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.

Offering a wide selection of Uzbek, Kazakh and Russian dishes, this Dubai Marina restaurant is a popular choice for expats craving a taste of home. The eatery is best known for its freshly baked tandir samsas, breads and traditional delicacies prepared in Kazan pots. The interior is also very comfortable with rich berry shades, draped curtains and booth seating. You can also choose to sit on the terrace on cooler days and evenings. Telephone +971 [0] 4 453 4887 Email info@gulnazrestaurant.com

Enjoy A Memorable Meal At Bab Al Yam There are few more spectacular places to dine in Dubai than the stunning Bab Al Yam restaurant. The private poolside retreat enjoys enviable sea views from its location at Burj al Arab, which is one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. It has a relaxed ambience with buffet-style dining. The restaurant is only open to residents of the hotel for breakfast and lunch, but welcomes everyone for dinner.

Sample Arabic Culture At Ayam Zaman Ayam Zaman specialises in traditional Lebanese dishes, with flavours from the Mediterranean and Europe combined to create a plethora of delicious cuisine. Expect fresh seasonal ingredients, herbs and spices, mezze, grills and home-baked bread.

China Grill, the restaurant which prides itself as a trendsetter in eclectic Asian-inspired world cuisine, pairs the culinary ingenuity of world-class chefs with atmospheres crafted by internationally renowned designers. Bring in the year at China Grill’s Friday Toy Brunch in Dubai, bringing together decadence and fun with a fourteen-course Asian inspired meal. +971 4 511 7333

Zheng He is named after the Chinese nautical explorer and diplomat of the Ming dynasty whose expeditions made him an icon in the history of imperial China. As such, you’ll find a menu that features classics with a contemporary twist. While feasting on plates of steaming dim sum, watch the resident duck master in action, cutting up a whole duck for your table and presenting it with rice paper pancakes and condiments for you and your dining companions to help yourselves. +971 4 366 5866

Hakkasan, located in the iconic Jumeriah Emirates Towers, serves fare that incorporates traditional techniques using fresh local ingredients with contemporary dishes that retain the essence of conventional Cantonese cuisine. It is certainly hard to restrain from the roasted silver cod and crispy duck salad amid rustic wooden pavilions, lush exotic greenery and the Michelin-star chain’s signature oak latticing. The Hakka Brunch, which takes place every Friday, features an expansive selection of dishes: steamed, fried and baked dim sum, delicate Peking duck and handcrafted desserts and homemade sorbets. +971 4 384 8484

YUAN, an award-winning Chinese restaurant at the Atlantis, is known to match the traditional and modern, time-stamped traditions with contemporary twists. Bring in Chinese New Year with the Yum Cha Brunch, named after the Chinese tradition of drinking tea in the mid-morning with dim sum. You’ll get to sample a world-class selection of dim sum, salads, Chinese noodles, rice and an array of traditional Chinese desserts and teas. Make sure you sample the yellow mustard har gau shrimp dumplings and the sweet and sour chicken. +971 4 426 2626

Boasting a pristine private beach and located within a promenade area of boutiques and restaurants, this resort offers a stylish retreat in the heart of The Walk at JBR. Enjoy a sun-baked weekend with full access to two temperature-controlled pools, beautiful manicured gardens and 10 onsite restaurants. The Hilton’s popular watersports centre offers a wide selection of cool down activities, including snorkelling, waterskiing or windsurfing lessons.