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Eating Out in Dubai

Eating

Dubai has an excellent choice of restaurants with cuisines to suit every pallet from Arabic to Vietnamese, Indian to Italian and everything in between. Most places open early in the evening at around 6pm but generally don’t get busy until 9pm.

 

Indochine
Grand Hyatt Dubai, Al-Qataiyat Rd, Bur Dubai
Tel: 317 2222

Cuisine: Vietnamese
“Once you recover from the shock of the rainforest foyer and walk through to the restaurant, its interior is actually quite attractive with well spaced tables. The menu is full of flavour and well balanced.  Be sure to try the salads and in particular the goi hoa chuoi ga (chicken with banana leaves) and goi ngo sen tom (shrimp and lotus leaf) which are especially tasty.“

 

Fish & Co.
Al Gurair Centre, Deira
Tel: 227 0252

Cuisine: Seafood
“This reasonably-priced seafood restaurant has branches all over East Asia. The popularity of Fish & Co is down to its bright and welcoming surroundings and high-quality food.”

 

Glasshouse
Hilton Dubai Creek, Baniyas Rd;Deira
Tel: 227 1111

Cuisine: Modern Global
“This open modern brasserie has bags of personality and plenty of style. The menu offers plenty of home-style favourites such as bangers and mash and salmon tandori.”

 

Antique Bazaar
Four Points Sheraton, Khalid bin al-Waleed Rd, Bur Dubai
Tel: 397 7444

Cuisine: Indian
“This is the perfect venue for a fun night out with a large ensemble of musicians to keep you entertained throughout the evening! As the name suggests it’s no surprise that the restaurant’s interior resembles an antique bazaar.”

 

Chili’s
Nr Le Meridien Fairway, Al Garhoud
Tel: 282 8484
www.chilis.com

Cuisine: American
“This restaurant is a real family favourite with a great menu, fun atmosphere and friendly staff. To really get your taste buds going try the steak and fish dishes.”

 

AL Diwan
Metropolitan Palace, Deira
Tel: 227 0000

Cuisine:Arabic/Lebanese
“Al Diwan serves traditional Lebanese meze and grills, with extensive set menus, huge portions and all at great value. Later on the evening at around midnight the atmosphere changes as the lights are dimmed, belly dancers appear and the live music starts.”

 

Zheng He’s
Mina A’Salam, Umm Suqeim
Tel: 366 8888

Cuisine: Chinese
“The interior oozes charisma and opulence and the same can be said for the menu! The impeccable service and tantalising dishes don’t come cheap but what do you expect for imperial splendour.”

 

AL Alreesh
Al Boom Tourist Village, Umm Hurair
Tel: 324 3000
www.alboom.ae

Cuisine: Emirati
“This is a great restaurant for a taste of local culture and delicious dishes. For alfresco dining this is a superb venue with the Creek as a stunning backdrop.” 

 

 

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