Restaurants
Melia hotel in Bur Dubai brings the aptly named Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor, with traditional Indian dishes treated to a celebrity chef makeover. Samosas and bhajis take a back seat to such modern delights as tandoori wasabi lobster, basil pepper hammour tikka, honey mustard chicken, chat puffs or paneer tikka with asparagus fritters and avocado mousse. Main courses continue the trend. You’ll get traditional fare with a twist in this fine dining restaurant. Telephone +971 [0] 4 386 8111
Head to romantic restaurant Ossiano, housed in Atlantis, The Palm, to watch 65,000 marine creatures glide past your table as you tuck into your meal. You’ll be served Catalan-inspired seafood dishes, courtesy of famed Spanish chef Santi Santamaria. Enjoy incredible food beneath glistening chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling views of the Ambassador Lagoon aquarium, amid a formal but romantic setting. Telephone +971 [0] 4 426 2626 Email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com
Zheng He is named after the Chinese nautical explorer and diplomat of the Ming dynasty whose expeditions made him an icon in the history of imperial China. As such, you’ll find a menu that features classics with a contemporary twist. While feasting on plates of steaming dim sum, watch the resident duck master in action, cutting up a whole duck for your table and presenting it with rice paper pancakes and condiments for you and your dining companions to help yourselves. +971 4 366 5866
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…
There’s only one way a place gets to Time Out Dubai’s most coveted Restaurant of the Year award – by serving up a flawless dining experience. And although it didn’t land the top gong in 2017, it is still an amazing place to eat. From the moment you walk up to the ornate doors, past the friendly, attentive hosts, and into the large, contemporary venue that’s always buzzing, you know this place is special. It’s difficult to settle on one or two of the delicious-sounding plates, so you might want to ask the staff. They’re all really good and will…
Hakkasan encapsulates all that is great about fine dining in Dubai, the two-time Best Chinese Time Out winner is still a benchmark against which most of its city counterparts can be judged. Unsurprisingly, this status comes at a price, one that’s likely to see you pay twice as much for à la carte dishes as you would at its nearest competitor, Royal China. Located at the base of Emirates Towers, the interiors and exteriors are unbeatable. Stylish Chinese lattice designs run throughout the mood-lit dining area and outdoor pavilion, giving this vast space a cosy and authentic feel. As expected,…
