Restaurants
Popular Aussie café chain Jones the Grocer has a new licensed restaurant, bar and workspace in Garhoud. The new spot is “laid-back, fun-loving, well-travelled and playful”, and it’s also designed to be a workspace. Plus, get ready for open-fire cooking in an open kitchen – so expect charcoal grills to star on the menu alongside your favourites at the new restaurant. Dishes include grilled lamb chops and tiger prawns, as well as bao buns and more. Opens May 11. Open daily 8am-1am. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, Garhoud (04 702 8790).
A new nightlife and dining experience is coming to the city. Directed by the Middle East’s own showman, Lebanese-Armenian musician, composer and pianist, Guy Manoukian, comes The Theater Dubai. A new venue that is home to an entertaining experience with a lineup of dynamic shows as well as fine dining. Each production at The Theater is performed by a lineup of international artists flown in specially for the performance. These include vocalists and aerial dancers flown in from Vegas. The Theater features an international menu with a mix of bold flavours. Begin the evening with a selection of Beluga and Oscietra…
Dubai’s freshest catch has landed at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Nathan Outlaw is an award winning chef from England, specialising in the very best seafood in town. Experience for yourself the critically acclaimed seafood connoisseur’s unique cooking style and his deeply satisfying signature dishes, all prepared with Nathan’s signature touch of simplicity that is evident in all his creations. Rediscover Al Mahara, reimagined to accompany the new menu and new stewardship of Nathan Outlaw. Savour the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy signature beverages at one of the open air waterfront patio tables. Make a reservation to experience Nathan Outlaw at Al…
Bā at the Fairmont The Palm highlights eight of China’s regional cuisines and follows through with perfectly executed dishes that are abundantly rich. Order sea scallop and lobster dumplings, Szechuan-style baked king prawns, or Wagyu beef in black pepper sauce. The decor is as grand as the menu and is finished off with an oversized chandelier as a statement piece. Out on the terrace, you can enjoy lovely Arabian Sea views, while the lounge offers a livelier atmoshere, where you can enjoy DJ-spun tunes well into the night.
An iconic restaurant in Dubai’s luxurious Burj Al Arab, Al Mahara by Nathan Outlaw whisks guests under the sea for an experience that’s about as close as it comes to dining underwater. A floor-to-ceiling aquarium takes centre-stage, arching over the tables with its schools of hypnotically swirling fish. Splash out when ordering from the menu (obviously, we recommend the fish), for a truly memorable date. Be sure to book ahead, as this once-in-a-lifetime venue is in hot demand with Dubai residents and hotel guests alike. Tel No. +971 4 301 7600
Dining at The Talk in the Jumeirah Beach Residence is about more than food. The restaurant is designed with an open kitchen — as well as having several cooking platforms throughout the space—making every meal, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner a theatrical event. In addition to full buffets and themed-dinner nights, The Talk offers a complete à la carte menu, with specialties from a variety of cuisines from around the globe. Whether you dine inside among the soft earthy colours and wooden textures with modern steel accents, or outdoors on the private terrace, you’re sure to enjoy a unique experience…
You’ll appreciate the friendly atmosphere of Thyme Restaurant located inside the Oasis Beach Tower on The Walk at JBR. This Mediterranean brasserie welcomes families, couples and groups of friends. The decor is just as warm with heavy wood, cast iron fittings, chalk boards, open kitchens and over-sized glasses. There’s even a kids’ corner with a Wii station. Stop by after a walk and fill up, ideally at the pocket-friendly buffet. Telephone +971 [0] 4 315 4200 Email thyme@jaresorts.com
Located in the swanky new Palazzo Versace, Enigma is more than just a restaurant – it’s a new dining concept that overhauls its menu – chef included – every three months. And these are no ordinary chefs, either – mostly they hail from Michelin-starred eateries to include Spain’s Quique Dacosta and Sweden’s Björn Frantzén, who have been given the challenging task of creating a bespoke food narrative. Guests must pre-book and can select seating, but bring your curiosity and your appetite as the food remains a mystery until it’s on your table.
Fish Beach Taverna is one of Dubai’s latest seafood establishments, with an ambiance reminiscent of sitting at a cafe in Santorini. Adorned in blue and white decor, Fish Beach Taverna serves up authentic Aegean sea fare that is traditional along Greece and Turkey’s coastline. With today’s ever-popular sharing culture in mind, this restaurant offers small plates along with fresh daily catches that the chef is ready to cook up to your liking.
