Restaurants

Looking for traditional Spanish food? Quiero opened in April in Barsha South and is serving authentic Spanish eats. Quiero – which means “I want” in Spanish – comes from Anisia Pienaar, who set up a restaurant inspired by dishes she loved growing up, all cooked by her mother Mary. And now Dubai’s Spanish food fans can get in on the treats, as the head chef at Quiero is none other than Mary herself. Get ready for a range of authentic tapas as well as paellas, desserts and more. Open daily 8am-10pm. Platinum One Tower, Arjan, Barsha South, quiero.ae/ (058 512 3222).

You’d be forgiven for doing a double take as your walk past WAWA Dining. Located on the ground floor of the Golden Tulip Hotel in Al Barsha, its entrance is straight out of Tokyo and designed to resemble a traditional storefront with lanterns, handwritten signs, and warm colours. The food is just as authentic with some of the best sushi, sashimi and ramen you’ll have the pleasure to taste in Dubai.

Stroll into Amici for a taste of the Mediterranean. The contemporary restaurant serves an array of colourful Italian and Mediterranean cuisine all day long, with surprisingly affordable prices. Choose from a large menu of favourites, or opt for the well-laid buffet. This little gem offers a quiet setting with a focus on flavour and good service.

Part of Dubai’s wave of hipster-style café eateries, Common Grounds is a slice of cool calm amongst the exciting shopping frenzy that is Mall of the Emirates. A great place to grab an antioxidant packed, energising breakfast, artisan coffee or any of the super healthy dishes available for both lunch and dinner, Common Grounds offers welcome respite after a hard day on your feet.  +971 50 478 1094

Savour Fresh Flavours At C.Taste C.Taste offers a modern setting for lunch or dinner, with a buffet featuring a wide range of international and Arabic dishes and live cooking stations where you can watch the chefs in action preparing your chosen dish. If you’re looking for somewhere to go on the weekend, C.Taste is open for Friday brunch too.

Dine In The Desert Setting Of Rare Overlooking a lush green polo field, Rare is the signature restaurant at Dubai’s Desert Palm Retreat. This lavish desert setting is a fabulous alternative to dining in Dubai’s city hotels. The menu features contemporary European cuisine with an emphasis on classic dishes with some modern twists. Open every evening for dinner, from 7pm to 11pm, and for brunch on Fridays from 12.30pm to 4pm. Rare provides an idyllic setting for an extraordinary evening.

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.