Restaurants

This restaurant on the Jumeirah strip is a relatively recent and very welcome addition to Dubai’s dining scene. Offering fresh, fantastic seafood in a laidback environment, the restaurant is frequented by beachgoers coming straight from a morning sun-and-surf session at the beach. Exposed ceilings, chalkboard menus and unfinished flooring give the sun-drenched, two-storey space a relaxed yet trendy vibe to match its fuss-free menu. Downstairs is a sushi bar, while upstairs fresh seafood is displayed on ice – just pick what you want, and have it steamed, grilled or cooked a la plancha (grilled on a metal plate) with sauces…

Long lauded as one of Dubai’s most romantic restaurants, this over-water venue set at the edge of its own pier boasts incomparable views of the Burj Al Arab, balmy ocean breezes flowing through oversized windows, and glamorous décor with fishing net-style crystal chandeliers – to bring home the marine theme. The contemporary gourmet menu showcases the finest seafood, from Beluga caviar and Gillardeau oysters, to Norwegian cod, Atlantic halibut and Cornish turbot. Don’t miss the grilled scallops with tapioca pearl, vanilla and bergamot butter, and poached lobster with roasted cauliflower and Dijon mustard sauce. The picturesque setting and luxurious experience makes this…

Situated on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah within the Rixos Hotel, A La Turca offers an extensive range of tempting cuisine. In addition to a selection of international favourites, the buffet also includes a wide array of traditional Turkish dishes including grills, kebabs and mezzes from Eastern Anatolia, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea. With a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, this is the perfect restaurant for soaking up sea views. Telephone +971 [0] 4 457 5555 Email grm@rixos.com

Calicut Notebook Restaurant is located in Deira, offering traditional dishes from the south Indian state of Kerala, alongside Western favourites including pizza, salads, and sandwiches. The restaurant prides itself on ingredients and cooking styles that are fresh and very healthy, making a promise to diners that they can dine every single day and stay healthy. The decor is very basic and prices affordable, be assured that flavours are big and memorable – with all the emphasis on food. Telephone +971 [0] 4 265 3336 Email calicutnotebook@gmail.com

If you’re looking for a quick, tasty and reasonably-priced taste of Lebanon, then any branch of the Beirut Restaurant & Grill will do you proud. The menu serves every dish you’d expect from a street-side cafe back in Beirut, with a trademark taste to match. This is affordable and convenient food that will probably have you coming back for seconds time and time again. Try any one of the various branches located across the city. Telephone +971 [0] 4 398 8881

If you love Lebanese food, but generally find it too expensive, this cheerful restaurant should be added to your address book. Located near Dubai Flower Centre in Deira, Al Dayaa Lebanese Restaurant has a menu filled with comforting cuisine including falafel, shawarma, shish tauok, and grilled kofta. You can also try Western favourites including French fries, burgers and chicken fajitas.

The surroundings may be pretty stark and minimalist at Seoul Garden Restaurant, located in Karama, but it’s the food that has customers coming back time and time again. The menu is authentically Korean, with various grilled, steamed and noodle dishes available alongside a large choice of sides. Make sure you try the various types of Kimchi available, a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables that customers rave about. Telephone +971 [0] 4 337 7876 Email seoulgarden@empal.com

Set in the historic Heritage Village near the Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai, Kan Zaman brings you ambience and history in one welcoming package. With a selection of mezzes alongside traditional grilled meats, you can sit back and watch the colourful dhows moving along the creek as you tuck into a meal. The cuisine is predominantly Arabic, and as guests savour the flavours, Arabic music plays in the background. Telephone +971 [0] 4 393 9913

Elegant British Fare at Alfie’s Situated within the fashionable Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Alfie’s Dubai is one of the restaurants within the Alfred Dunhill portfolio. Open for lunch and dinner, this British restaurant is designed to appeal to discerning guests with time on their hands and a taste for the finer things in life. Alfie’s is the ideal venue for a working lunch or for a sophisticated dinner engagement.