Restaurants
Walk across the metro footbridge outside DWTC and you’ll end up at Cave, a cool lounge that oozes sophistication, from the trendy décor with dim lighting (for the ‘cave’ effect), to the regular clientele of young professionals. Pull up a stool at one of the communal tables or head off to a private lounge by the fireside, and work your way through an extensive menu of drinks, tasting platters and gourmet bites – with specials every day of the week. +971 4 444 7444
A relaxed nightspot that is great at getting the basics right, The Stables has carved out a reputation as a particularly safe pair of hands when it comes to an evening venue to please everyone. With sport on the televisions, live music performances, excellent food and reasonable prices, it is a great all-rounder, ideal for quenching a think-tank conference thirst. +971 4 342 5571
This Provence import and share-style dining concept has come a long way since it opened as a bistro in Nice 20 years ago, where it was awarded a Michelin star. La Petite Maison now has branches from London to Istanbul, with two more set to open in Abu Dhabi and Miami this year. The menu is seasonal, the service slick and they manage to turn the stuffy reputation of French cuisine on its head, with contemporary share plates of everything from green breams with foie gras to scallop carpaccio. +971 4 439 0505
This romantic Parisian dining room is the home of French chef Pierre Gagnaire’s molecular mastery in Dubai. This purple-carpeted offering from the three-starred Michelin chef is as decadent as it gets. Baroque-inspired glass chandeliers matching the carpet hang overhead as a series of seven amuse bouches are served before the meal even begins. The menu is seasonal and the four- and seven-course sample menus might include everything from sea bass with celeriac ravioli to beef cheeks. +971 4 701 1111
Celebrity UK chef Gary Rhodes has been a fixture in the Dubai dining market for so long that he’s practically a local. His latest venture, launched last year, is an ode to British culinary classics, set inside a crisp white interior that is decidedly proper, with elements such as delicate wallpaper, lattice screens and fake grass all adding to the English vibe. The Welsh rarebit with smoked haddock creates an air of nostalgia with each bite, and is served with a simple salad. +971 4 317 6000
If you’re looking for a fun, cheerful spot for sushi lunches or evening meals, head to ET Sushi at Emirates Towers to fill up on Japanese delights. You can choose to dine at the sushi bar or on the terrace. At the bar, a conveyor belt displays individually prepared sushi, sashimi and tempura dishes to select as they move past. Those dining on the terrace can have a la carte meal of soup, hot and cold noodle dishes, teppanyaki and ice cream. Telephone +971 [0] 4 319 8088 Email JETrestaurants@jumeirah.com
If you love Indian cuisine, Mint Leaf of London should be on your list of restaurants to try. Perched on the 15th floor of Emirates Financial Tower in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the eatery boasts amazing views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Turning the attention back to the menu of contemporary fine dining cuisine, it is guaranteed to impress. Try the Kadai Spiced Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Adraki Lamb Chops or Duck Pepper Fry. Telephone +971 [0] 4 706 0900 Email reservations@mintleafdubai.com
With an interior featuring the work of world-renowned designer Tony Chi, this restaurant tends to attract a young, hip crowd. Located at Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek, the eatery serves up delicious Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Singaporean dishes from a live cooking station in the middle of the restaurant. Watch the talented chefs whip up dishes including Japanese Style Chicken and Prawns, Stir Fried Beef with Chili or Chicken with Honey. Telephone +971 [0] 4 222 7171 Email Info.Deiracreek.Dubai@Radissonblu.com
