Restaurants

Escape the city and head over to The Palermo Restaurant, a charming spot dressed in dramatic decor at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Plan an elegant meal with someone special, in an environment that differs from typical restaurants. Dine al fresco on cooler evenings and take advantage of the views. You’ll have a range of menu options depending on the dinner or brunch theme, featuring carved roasts, juicy cuts of meat and other continental specialties. Telephone +971 [0] 4 448 9033

Explore International Cuisine At Mistral Mistral, located in the Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate in Jebel Ali, boasts regal al fresco seating, live cooking stations, and a spacious indoor buffet area in earthy colour tones. Choose from a selection of cuisine from the Middle East, Japan, North Africa and beyond. Seafood is favoured by patrons of Mistral and if you’re a brunch-goer, you’ll definitely appreciate the surf n’ turf evening brunch.

Check out a restaurant that dishes out casual, authentic Lebanese fare in a welcoming atmosphere where you can relax indoors or outdoors. At Mazaj, a restaurant located at the Century Village complex in Garhoud, you’ll find a casual setting with a range of popular Lebanese dishes on the menu, including hot and cold mezze, desserts, and fresh juices.

This family-friendly restaurant is a firm favourite with the Filipino community and the food is plentiful and tasty. Max’s Restaurant, located on Mankhool Road in Karama, serves up favourites such as fried chicken served with rice or kamote fries (yummy sweet potato fries). The menu also boasts traditional dishes such as kare-kare (oxtail and tripe stew) and lumpiang ubod (crab meat sauteed with fresh coconut). Head there early on a Sunday as things get pretty busy. Telephone +971 [0] 4 325 7797 Email maxsrestaurant.karama@cplmg.com

If you enjoy heading out to eat with friends or family, check out The Atrium restaurant at The Grand Millennium. The eatery offers all-inclusive specialty theme nights, which are great for dining out with friends and make paying the bill at the end of the night so much easier. The Friday brunch is ideal for families, with kids under six getting to dine for free. There’s a wide variety of food for sharing and live entertainment.

If you are in the Bur Dubai area of the city, it’s worth seeking out Chutneys. The kitchen is run by the Qureshi brothers, a name synonymous with fine Indian dining. The pickles and chutneys are all created in-house and the dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients to produce the very best in Indian cuisine. Try the gosht sikh kebab, minced lamb cooked in the clay oven, which is quite simply, delicious. Telephone +971 [0] 4 336 6000 Email hotel.burdubai@moevenpick.com

Chill Out At Flow Kitchen Plan a visit to Flow Kitchen to enjoy an innovative brunch overflowing with fare from the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean. Your waiters will bring tasters to your table, with treats including a unique vegetable salad crafted to look like a miniature garden complete with chocolate soil. You can also order classics such as Eggs Benedict, and kids will love the interactive juice bar.

This restaurant offers an extensive menu of traditional dishes from across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China and Japan. So if you fancy Asian-style cuisine, Chimes has all your favourites under one roof. The open kitchen is an added attraction, as you can watch the busy chefs preparing your dishes. Visit Chimes for affordable food in a relaxed setting. Specialties include stir fries, curries and noodles, which range from mild to super spicy.