Restaurants

With a menu that serves cuisine to suit pretty much anyone’s fancy, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a visit to Oceana, a multi-cuisine restaurant located in the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort. Designed with elegant decor inspired by 1920s cruise ships, the restaurant welcomes families, groups of friends, and business dates alike. Choose from buffet breakfast, weekend brunch, and themed dinners. Telephone +971 [0] 4 318 2530 Email reservations.dubai@hilton.com

The name of this restaurant, Al Barza, means ‘a gathering place’ and conveys a coming together of people who want to try Emirati food. Now that the weather is perfect, you can have breakfast in the extensive garden under shady umbrellas. There’s a whole area of the menu dedicated to sweet things including a selection of items to share like khan faroush (cakes with cardamom and saffron) and the irresistible lugaimat – the Emirati equivalent of freshly fried doughnut holes dipped in date molasses. Tel No.   +971 4 343 5310

While there’s a relaxed vibe inside the light flooded interior of this quirky cafe, you may just hear the revving of some pretty powerful machines outside. Bike lovers congregate on this eatery dedicated to petrol-heads on two wheels to enjoy their menu of eclectic delights. Feast on their ‘Flavor of Arabia’ breakfast platter and tuck into khameer, chebab, balaleet and muhalla (a date and wholewheat crepe). Tel No.   +971 4 349 3585

If you’re looking for a lively venue which serves good food in a buzzing environment, then head to Carter’s. Ideal for a business lunch, an evening out with friends or Friday Brunch. The menu offers a choice of premium food to suit all tastes. The central lounge area is bustling every evening, while the side terrace with sunken seating offers a more relaxed ambience. The house band also keeps the vibe going.

This tea house is a hidden gem situated in Dubai’s historic heart. The quaint cafe is an oasis of calm and it’s easy to imagine times gone by while you relax within its traditional walls made of coral, shell and clay. Settle down to sip your morning tea as the sun rises, taking in the cool breeze coming off the nearby Creek with a traditional breakfast platter that includes balaleet – a dish of egg and cardamom flavoured vermicelli. Tel No.   +971 4 353 5071

After a long day traipsing around town, you may want a meal from the comfort of your hotel. The Bistro Restaurant at Holiday Inn Downtown, located in Deira is a casual eatery with a lounge area where you can sit back and relax throughout the day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choose from an international and Indian menu, and be sure to inquire about the special themed nights hosted here.

The Friday ‘BRNCH’ at Qwerty in Media One injects a little fun to your weekend. The restaurant’s quirky decor features pop icon paintings and impish monkey sculptures, setting the tone for an unconventional dining experience. There’s an endless supply of tasty sharing platters, piled high with prawns, cornish pasties and tandoori chicken samosas, but diners can also look forward to challenging their friends to tabletop games like mini Connect 4 and Atari classics. There’s even a Whatsapp broadcast group to receive silent text challenges for the chance to win exciting prizes, including weekend stays and invitations to Qwerty’s superb Saturday…

Combining the best of two worlds, Purobeach Urban Oasis presents a fantastic barbecue brunch where guests can lounge poolside. Located on the 6th floor of Conrad Dubai, this cool urban jungle is a sun-seeker’s dream come true with luxe white lounges, sparkling blue waters and landscaped gardens. Every Friday, the Miami BBQ Pool Party kicks the tempo up a notch with lively beats and an eclectic selection of barbecue fare, including freshly-grilled prawns, Arabic meat skewers and prime beef. Spend the rest of the day unwinding on a private cocoon bed. Trust us, this brunch will be the highlight of…

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…