Restaurants

Visit this casual Korean eatery, which has been charming foodies across the city for some time with its authentic touches and unpretentious setting. Set in Satwa, the restaurant presents a unique dining experience that invites you to relax on floor seating as servers prepare a feast right at your table. Don’t miss the kimchi, a healthy dish made of fermented vegetables and a great accompaniment to any of the grilled meats you order.

Pars Iranian Restaurant is a franchise that has maintained its popularity and accessibility from five locations across the city, including a branch in Al Jafiliya. Take in the picturesque courtyard seating, antique decor and the ancient Persian influences, and taste traditional grilled meats, fish, Iranian stews and freshly baked Iranian pastries and sweets.

If you’re seeking high quality Arabic cuisine that reflects regional culture, Khan Murjan, set in the Souk area of Wafi Mall, will fulfil your desires. Sit back with friends and take in the open air courtyard and lively setting before ordering. Delicious hummus, hot breads straight out of the oven, and salads sprinkled with fresh pomegranate seeds delicately offset the menu’s succulent meat grills and Middle Eastern specialties.

If you’re looking for a lively venue which serves good food in a buzzing environment, then head to Carter’s. Ideal for a business lunch, an evening out with friends or Friday Brunch. The menu offers a choice of premium food to suit all tastes. The central lounge area is bustling every evening, while the side terrace with sunken seating offers a more relaxed ambience. The house band also keeps the vibe going.

This tea house is a hidden gem situated in Dubai’s historic heart. The quaint cafe is an oasis of calm and it’s easy to imagine times gone by while you relax within its traditional walls made of coral, shell and clay. Settle down to sip your morning tea as the sun rises, taking in the cool breeze coming off the nearby Creek with a traditional breakfast platter that includes balaleet – a dish of egg and cardamom flavoured vermicelli. Tel No.   +971 4 353 5071

Check out all-day dining restaurant Cuisines for a hearty meal of international cuisine. Satisfy your appetite from the extensive buffet or choose from the tempting a la carte offerings. The restaurant invites you to watch the chefs in action in the show kitchen, cooking on the lava stone grill, baking pizzas in the stone oven or stir-frying in the Chinese wok. The wide and varied food menu is complemented by an equally extensive selection of drinks.

Dine At Lan Kwai Fong The Oud Metha lunch crowd will be quick to inform you of the delicious Cantonese treats hidden away at Lan Kwai Fong, a legitimate Asian spot just a stone’s throw from Lamcy Plaza. With a small, dated waterfall and dim lighting, the place is somewhat colourless, but it buzzes with action from its local clientele. Try the Peking Duck, a main attraction, and resist the temptation to order everything on the menu.

If you’re looking for a real Lebanese restaurant with authentic dishes that you can rely on, then Arz Lebanon is the place to go to. A well-established restaurant, it offers diners a traditional taste of Lebanon. The staff are friendly too, so you’ll quickly feel at home at any one of their branches dotted around Dubai. Make sure you try their healthy fresh juices, as these are as delicious as their dips, meat and vegetable mains.

Offering a contemporary and casual dining experience, Andiamo is a chic Italian restaurant taking culinary inspiration from northern Italy. If you like hand-baked pizza and fresh to order pasta, this is your kind of restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner every day, Andiamo also serves a Friday brunch, which includes a tempting selection of antipasti, carving stations for roast lamb or beef, wood-fire oven baked pizzas and a delicious tiramisu station.