In 2012, Buthaina Al Mazrui and Alamira Noor Bani Hashim co-founded The Dinner Club by No. 57 while beginning preparations to open their café. In just two years, their bold concept has grown into the most sought-after dinner invitation in the UAE. Now everyone can enjoy the same creativity that the lucky Dinner Club guests got to try. The Dubai location of their No. FiftySeven Boutique Café is at That Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates. Their menu features modern local ingredients in a sophisticated setting. From one of the best burgers in town to poke bowls and Milk Bread…
Situated in the mall’s busiest food court, this outlet is the place to load up on snacks, Indian style – from South Indian dosas to Bombay pav bhaji, as well as diverse biryani recipes. Cap it off with a sweet cardamom flavoured masala chai to soothe taste buds after the pleasantly spicy meal. Tel No. +9714 340 7709
If you’re trying to please a crowd with different tastes, this is the place to be. From European to Middle Eastern, South East Asian to Indian delicacies, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Mouth-watering favourites include a full-bodied lentil soup, Thai green curry with vegetables, butter chicken served with aromatic rice and eggs benedict with salmon. Tel No. +971 4 453 5293
Sitting in an environment boasting Mediterranean themed décor, it’s hard to believe that you’re actually in Dubai. Feast on traditional Greek dishes prepared ‘kouzina’ style just like a Greek grandma would. Take a hike through the country’s culinary history while tucking into the lavish Big Fat Greek breakfast, extensive meat and grilled fish menu, or unconventional dishes such as octopus with eggplant mousse. Tel No. +971 4 325 5091
This Taiwan-based chain is renowned for the long queues its dumplings generate all over the world – but luckily at their Dubai location, it’s never more than 30 minutes at peak dining times. Kids will love the crispy wontons and fried rice, while adults should head straight for the famed xiao long bao and braised beef tendon soup. Tel No. +971 4 265 1288
Here’s your favourite neighbourhood café where families can get together for a chat over food that aims to please. Whatever you choose, whether it’s jerk chicken, prawn tacos or even the healthy Korean Bibimbap bowl packed with kimchi and sprouts, you’re sure to enjoy the brilliance of each carefully prepared dish. The café is also popular with fitness enthusiasts who frequent the place for their generous selection of teas, seasonal juice blends and organic smoothies. Tel No. +971 50 478 1094