Restaurants

Fill Up At Chef’s House Grab a plate and start perusing the large spread at Chef’s House, the budget-friendly buffet spot. You’ll get to choose from tables filled with salads, desserts and cuisines from different parts of the world, including Indian and European specialties. If you work in Dubai Media City or the surrounding area, Chef’s House in the Radisson Blu makes setting up a quick lunch or an after work meal with colleagues and friends a breeze.

Follow Your Nose to Foodlands If you’re in Deira and fancy eating tasty Arabic, Indian and Chinese cuisine, check out Cardamom. This well-known restaurant opened its doors over 15 years ago and has become a bit of an institution in the city. The emphasis is very much on spice – and you’ll be spoilt for choice with specialities including Arabic Bhokarat, Tandoori Masala and Chinese Five Spice.

Named after its main offering, Sushi is a popular spot for visitors to the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Artfully prepared in the open kitchen of this petite venue, sushi and sashimi portions are served up delightfully and your bill is determined by the number of pieces you indulge in. It’s easy to see that careful preparation and thought is put into each piece of high quality, authentic Japanese cuisine at this spot. Telephone +971 [0] 4 317 2222 Email dubai.grand@hyattintl.com

Visit Mina A’Salam at Madinat Jumeirah to sample Zheng He’s, a longstanding institution of Chinese dining in Dubai. You’ll discover a menu that merges eastern and western traditions, from the ingredients to the cooking style. You’ll appreciate the selection of dim sum, mini starters, fabulous mains and accompaniments served in a traditional and tranquil setting. Sit inside for ambience, while outdoor seating gives you a view of the Burj Al Arab and canals.

Enjoy The Comforting Menu At Cascades It’s the architecture that gives this restaurant the real wow factor, as you are seated under a soaring atrium. When it comes to food, Cascades offers a tempting array of international dishes, from Arabic mezze to signature salads, grilled meat and seafood. If you happen to be in the vicinity of the Fairmont Hotel, the restaurant makes the perfect escape for lunch. It’s both modern and stylish, with a comforting menu to match.

Mexican Spice At Cactus Jacks For a lively night out with friends, head to Cactus Jacks and enjoy some Mexican magic. Start the night with a frozen drink, before moving on to food. The menu offers classic Mexican dishes, including fajitas and cheese quesadilla, a crisp flour tortilla wrap filled with melted cheese, spring onions, chopped tomatoes and jalapenos. The spicy salsa is so good that you’ll scoop it up with an entire basket of corn chips.

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

Housed on the eighth floor of the Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City, The MED serves up fun, energetic a la carte and brunch options. You’ll get good value out of these classic Mediterranean takes on seafood, roasted meats and desserts. Head here on a Friday for a lively brunch. Add to that a trendy ambience, with a DJ spinning awesome music, and your meal takes on a whole new party edge.