Restaurants

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…

Filipinos flock to Tipanan for a true taste of home. The restaurant is in the bustling Satwa area, on Al Diyafa Road (also known as 2nd December Street), which is a great spot for cheap eats and people watching. They serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to desserts. They also provide a takeaway and delivery service too. If you’ve never tried Filipino food, this is a great place to start. Telephone +971 [0] 4 295 7411

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

Perched high atop the Emirates Grand Hotel on the 43rd floor with stunning views of the Arabian Sea and of the city, Panorama Restaurant is a casual spot to grab a bite at wallet-friendly prices. Using fresh ingredients from around the Middle East, the eatery presents starters such as kibbeh, sambousek and chicken wings, as well as salads, sandwiches, burgers and more thoughtful a la carte choices like grilled shrimp, mixed grill and pasta. Telephone +971 [0] 4 323 0000 Email fb@emiratesgrandhotel.com

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

Visit Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge in JBR’s Ramada Plaza for authentic Brazilian Churrascaria with daily live entertainment. You’ll be treated to a dose of romance from the breezy terrace with its sparkling skyline view of Marsa Dubai and Palm Jumeirah. Eat as much as your heart desires and then ask for more by turning your card green side up—the “passadores” (waiters) will quickly be at hand to top up your plate.

Try a menu that runs the gamut of Arabic fare, with a huge range of dishes at reasonable prices. Bin Eid Traditional Restaurant, located in Deira near Rashidiya Park, has a quiet and welcoming ambience that makes you feel right at home. Take the family here for a tasty, versatile meal without the formalities. Choose from daily specials such as mulokhiya, a leafy green stew, and other dishes like dolma, a serving of stuffed vine leaves.

Caramel Restaurant & Lounge is located in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and is popular with those who work hard and want to play even harder. Settle down on the stylish wooden furniture indoors or on the terrace, where cabanas and warm lighting set a lounge mood. From the mac ‘n cheese to the lobster tacos, you’ll get high quality eats and attentive service at this popular spot.

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