Restaurants

Specialising in Emirati cuisine and seafood, this traditional restaurant is well-loved by locals and is known for its tasty choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Rashidiya. Their authentic breads and charcoal grilled lamb chops are a favourite.

Situated in the mall’s busiest food court, this outlet is the place to load up on snacks, Indian style – from South Indian dosas to Bombay pav bhaji, as well as diverse biryani recipes. Cap it off with a sweet cardamom flavoured masala chai to soothe taste buds after the pleasantly spicy meal. Tel No.   +9714 340 7709

Want to try camel? Whether it’s a burger or a kebab – this is the best place in Dubai to do it. Take a seat in the pleasant courtyard and enjoy a unique dining experience. Don’t forget to try their traditional coffee.

If you’re trying to please a crowd with different tastes, this is the place to be. From European to Middle Eastern, South East Asian to Indian delicacies, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Mouth-watering favourites include a full-bodied lentil soup, Thai green curry with vegetables, butter chicken served with aromatic rice and eggs benedict with salmon. Tel No.  +971 4 453 5293 

Sitting in an environment boasting Mediterranean themed décor, it’s hard to believe that you’re actually in Dubai. Feast on traditional Greek dishes prepared ‘kouzina’ style just like a Greek grandma would. Take a hike through the country’s culinary history while tucking into the lavish Big Fat Greek breakfast, extensive meat and grilled fish menu, or unconventional dishes such as octopus with eggplant mousse. Tel No. +971 4 325 5091

This Taiwan-based chain is renowned for the long queues its dumplings generate all over the world – but luckily at their Dubai location, it’s never more than 30 minutes at peak dining times. Kids will love the crispy wontons and fried rice, while adults should head straight for the famed xiao long bao and braised beef tendon soup. Tel No. +971 4 265 1288

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

This café has been at the forefront of the sustainable movement in Dubai, and uses only local and organic ingredients in its daily-changing menu. With three outlets across the city, the café offers international dishes, often with a Middle Eastern twist. Feast on freshly baked breads and pastries made in-house, homemade jams, and their legendary shakshouka for a morning meal to remember. Baker & Spice also has a range of artisanal products including jams and spices that you can purchase as souvenirs.  Tel No.  +971 4 425 2240 

Sit back, relax and settle in for a leisurely breakfast with a view. Revo Café at Anantara The Palm serves up vistas of the Arabian Gulf’s shimmering waters as well as a selection of healthy dishes created using fine, fresh ingredients. You’ll be spoilt for choice here with homemade muesli and granola, pancakes, waffles, French toast and scrambled eggs to name just a few of the breakfast delights on offer. Don’t forget to toast to an incredible morning by the beach with a refreshing detox juice blend before taking in the sights at Palm Jumeirah. Tel No. +971 4 567 8304