Restaurants

Favoured by Indian food devotees for its ability to combine culinary expertise with a laid-back atmosphere, The Bombay stands out as a local dining destination. Dishes are well-priced, generous and authentic at this restaurant, which is suitable for families and adults. The live music and friendly staff also make it a convivial night out with friends, ensuring that you’re constantly entertained and treated like family. Telephone +971 [0] 4 272 0000 Email marcohot@eim.ae

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.

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

Visit Nina at the One&Only Royal Mirage to experience an Indian restaurant that goes above and beyond all expectations. The refined menu includes delicate touches, such as roti and naan with savoury pickles and salads, seared tuna and lime vinaigrette. Drinks are served to match your dishes, whether on the meaty or light side. You’ll be impressed by the service and ambience at this impeccable fine dining destination. Telephone +971 [0] 4 399 9999 Email fb.acourt@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae

Sample Fine Food At Antique Bazaar Antique Bazaar offers a range of spicy delights to musical accompaniment. The menu has been designed to reflect the cuisine that was once presented to the royal families of India, whilst the decor is equally regal, with lots of dark wood and rich brocades. When in full swing, the live music show is a memorable cultural experience, but don’t let it detract from the great food. Arrive early for conversation and late to party.

Enjoy Sukh Sagar’s Meatless Options Dubai’s vegetarian residents count Sukh Sagar as one of their regular haunts. This chain of humble Indian vegetarian restaurants has several locations in Dubai including one at the Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residences, on Trade Centre Road, in Al Qusais, in Al Quoz, and in the Almas Tower in JLT. But Sukh Sagar isn’t just for the herbivores among us. Even if you’re a true meat-lover, we bet you wont be disappointed in the all-vegetarian fare. Especially once you sample the taste and texture of the crispy samosas, marinated cauliflower florets cooked over charcoal in…

Calicut Notebook Restaurant is located in Deira, offering traditional dishes from the south Indian state of Kerala, alongside Western favourites including pizza, salads, and sandwiches. The restaurant prides itself on ingredients and cooking styles that are fresh and very healthy, making a promise to diners that they can dine every single day and stay healthy. The decor is very basic and prices affordable, be assured that flavours are big and memorable – with all the emphasis on food. Telephone +971 [0] 4 265 3336 Email calicutnotebook@gmail.com

Explore a menu with a simple choice of Indian fare focusing on quality rather than quantity. Both lunch and dinner are served at this restaurant, housed in the Grand Hyatt Deira, where the decor is truly cosmopolitan. Order traditional tandoori cuisine and match your choices with drinks from the carefully constructed menu of beverages. You’ll appreciate the combination of live cooking stations, option of al fresco dining, and sophisticated ambience.

If you are in the Bur Dubai area of the city, it’s worth seeking out Chutneys. The kitchen is run by the Qureshi brothers, a name synonymous with fine Indian dining. The pickles and chutneys are all created in-house and the dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients to produce the very best in Indian cuisine. Try the gosht sikh kebab, minced lamb cooked in the clay oven, which is quite simply, delicious. Telephone +971 [0] 4 336 6000 Email hotel.burdubai@moevenpick.com