Restaurants

The place where great food meets a fun time, Joe’s Backyard Gastropub offers an exciting new take on the casual eatery with a menu that specializes in a delicious range of international comfort food classics. A fun and welcoming venue, it’s a firm favourite with foodies, families and groups of friends thanks to a great selection of weekly events and F&B treats, as well as a foosball table, pool table, darts and large screen TVs showing live sports. With a laid-back atmosphere, variety of food options and a wide range of craft drinks available, Joe’s Backyard Gastropub is the perfect…

Sauce is a trendy American Diner concept, reminiscent of the 50’s classic diners located by the Dubai Canals. Already trending on TikTok, thanks to the burgers, interiors and swing rock, the venue is a playful throwback nod to the ’50s. The diner-style restaurant offers a variety of simple, trendy food, beverages and desserts. The menu features classic burgers and hotdogs, salads, pizzas and sandwiches, milkshakes, brownies. Though the Sauce concept remains true to the typical American diner, it also includes a fusion from different countries, as it should be located in one of the most diverse cities in the world.…

Popular American family-friendly restaurant, Texas Roadhouse opens an exciting beachfront location at the city’s newest hotspot, La Mer, Dubai. Combining authentic barbeque techniques with fresh ingredients and a selection of succulent cuts, this all-day dining destination offers a steakhouse-style menu with a Southern flair. Enjoy made-to-order 100% halal hand-cut steaks, and delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs, complemented by made-from-scratch sides and freshly baked bread – these hearty meals cater to meat-lovers of all ages. Upon entering the restaurant, the western interiors remind you of a Texan neighborhood barbeque with its wooden floors and tables, cacti and beautiful hangings. The ambiance at Texas…

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

One of Dubai’s most Instagram-famous hotels, Rove Downtown never ceases to impress. Boasting a prime location overlooking the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, stop by the hotel’s gallery wall that features an eclectic range of local art, before making your way to The Daily. Every Friday, this expansive space presents a breakfast buffet, complete with freshly-baked pastries, a selection of cheeses and plenty of fresh fruit. Choose your mains from the menu and toast to a memorable start to the weekend with the perfect cup of coffee, expertly crafted by the restaurant barista. Best for: Early starts When: Fridays, 11am – 3pm Cost: AED99…

Tea-time never seemed so enticing. Dukes Dubai at Palm Jumeirah hosts its own brunch version of the English tradition at its stylish Tea Lounge, decorated in gold leaf and bright colours. The Partea brunch features endless dainty cucumber and cream cheese and roast beef and horseradish sandwiches, light sponge cakes, lemon meringue pie and freshly-baked homemade scones with dollops of clotted cream and strawberry jam. Exotic blends have been specially selected from the hotel’s designer tea company, Tchaba, so this is the place to try ‘silver tips’ white tea alongside traditional classics. Best for: A light brunch alternative When: Saturdays, 2 – 6pm Cost: AED295…

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

For a healthy kick to your morning, look no further than this atmospheric concept store and café occupying a Jumeirah villa. Their health-boosting menu echoes the eclectic theme and décor, and uses nutrient-rich, organic ingredients while employing cooking and preparation techniques that promote digestion and maximum nutrition intake. Taste is not compromised at all in dishes such as the buckwheat pancakes (sweet and savoury); crème Budwig (pureed fruit with lemon juice, topped with nuts and seeds); and chia seed pudding. Wash it down with a dairy-free, superfood-boosted smoothie, and you’ll be set for the day.

This holistic haven is one of the city’s hidden gems. The dedicated wellbeing centre also boasts a plant-based café amidst its tranquil zen-like garden complete with cobbled pathways, rustic log tables and colourful decor. The slow pace attracts visitors who are keen to catch up on their reading or relax with friends over a cup of freshly-brewed coffee. With health as the key focus, all the food served here is free from gluten, sugar, dairy and artificial ingredients, but doesn’t compromise on taste. Their chocolate porridge will convince you of that.