Restaurants

Listed below are some of our personal choices:

Special Occasion Restaurants

  • Verre                                           At Hilton Creek Hotel                            04 227 1111
    Gordon Ramsay's Middle Eastern restaurant offers the best that Ramsay has to offer. Fine dining at its best.
  • La Parilla                                    Jumeirah Beach Hotel                         04 348 0000
    A lively Argentinean steakhouse offering fantastic food, live Latino music and dancing. It is wonderfully hosted by the charming Margarita.
  • Amwaj                                        Shangri- La Hotel                                   04 343 8888
    Amwaj is a fish restaurant, offering many wonderful fish and seafood choices in a chic environment.
  • Cafe Chic                                    Le Meridien, Dubai                                 04 702 2710
    This elegant restaurant serves up the best of French food.
  • Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire                                                                      04 701 1111

              Intercontinental, Dubai Festival City 
             Simply splendid food helmed by 3 star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire.

 

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANTS

  • Go West                          Jumeirah Beach Hotel                           04 406 8999
    This lively American themed restaurant, boasts several wagon booths which prove ever popular with the kids, also provides life music and a dance floor!
  • Noodle House                 Emirates Towers Hotel, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, DIFC, Deira City Centre
    A reasonably priced relaxed family restaurant offering a delicious array of eastern delights. The open show kitchen provides an intriguing background to this busy spot.
  • Sezzam                            Mall of the Emirates                              04 341 3600
    Observe the chefs in the open show kitchens turn out dishes from around the world.
  • Planet Hollywood           Wafi City                                                  04 324 4777
    Inspired by the world of TV and Movies, it is always a firm favorite with the kids.
  • Fish and Chip Room      Jumeirah Beach Residence              04 427 0443
    Based on Dubai marina. Traditional British fish and chips to eat in or take away

BEST VALUE RESTAURANTS

  • Toscana                 Souk Madinat                                           04 366 8888
    Enjoy this well priced excellent Italian restaurant whilst overlooking the waterways of Madinat Jumeirah.
  • Teatro                     Rotana Towers Hotel                             04 312 2202
    Teatro scans the globe and offers an extraordinary array of delicious cuisine from Europe and the Far East.
  • Bice                         Hilton Dubai Jumeirah                           04 399 1111
    This hugely popular restaurant serves excellent Italian food with soft piano music in the background.
  • Rivington Grill       Souk Al Bahar ,Old Town                        04 423 090
    One of the newest in Town, enjoy the best of British food in the shadows of the Burj Dubai.

BEST BRUNCHES IN DUBAI

  • Spectrum on One   Fairmont Hotel                                            04 311 8000
  • The Wharf                 Mina A' Salam                                             04 366 8888
  • Yalumba                    Le Meridien                                                 04 702 2328
  • Anise                          Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City        04 701 1128
  • Al Qasr                      Al Qasr Hotel                                               04 366 8888

Brunches have become a popular feature of the Dubai weekend, a breakfast / lunch combination to while away those sunny afternoons, several have outdoor seating areas to enjoy in the cooler winter months. Many venues offer kids entertainment to make for an all out relaxed family occasion.

Best Views in Dubai

  • Vu's                      Emirates Towers Hotel                 04 330 0000
    Situated on the 50th floor of Emirates Towers. It boasts amazing views over the city and far out into the Gulf. Offers sophisticated French and Italian cuisine, truly a wonderful experience.
  • Nineteen              Montgomery Golf Course             04 361 1265
    Overlooking the golf course with excellent food and very attentive service.
  • Pier Chic             Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah          04 366 6730
    Jutting out on a pier in the Arabian Gulf, with amazing views of the iconic Burj Al Arab.
  • Buddha Bar        Grosvenor House                          04 399 8888
    One of the trendiest bars in Dubai, with amazing food and a very lively bar. Booking strongly advised.

Many food outlets offer a food take out / delivery service but one can also engage the services of Room Service www.roomservice-uae.com , which offers an efficient delivery service from a large number of participating restaurants.

Afternoon tea is also popular, an opportunity to relax whilst enjoying the delicate fare offered by many of the hotels around Dubai. Several hotels offer a loyalty card scheme, worth registering for, discounts offered, notified of special promotions and special events.