Restaurants

Dine At Lan Kwai Fong The Oud Metha lunch crowd will be quick to inform you of the delicious Cantonese treats hidden away at Lan Kwai Fong, a legitimate Asian spot just a stone’s throw from Lamcy Plaza. With a small, dated waterfall and dim lighting, the place is somewhat colourless, but it buzzes with action from its local clientele. Try the Peking Duck, a main attraction, and resist the temptation to order everything on the menu.

Al Dhiyafa is Arabic for ‘Hospitality,’ and whether you’re looking for breakfast, a light lunch or a more hearty evening meal, Al Dhiyafa will welcome you to enjoy fresh healthy dining. The menu offers a wide choice of international and Middle Eastern cuisine to suit every palate. Situated within the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, the restaurant also has a fabulous beach location.

Culinary Journeys At Mekong Named after Southeast Asia’s primary waterway, Mekong restaurant presents a culinary journey infused with Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese food traditions. Located within the luxurious five-star surrounding of Anantara Dubai, The Palm Resort and Spa, Mekong features authentic southeastern recipes and there is a private dining room perfect for intimate celebrations. Choose from regional specialties such as Som Tam Mala Kor with crispy soft shell crab, or grilled chicken and Chengdu Spiced Lamb. Or treat yourself to new twists on classics, like Caramel Palm Sugar and Pandan Créme Brulée.

Set high up on the 35th floor overlooking the Arabian Gulf, this high-level chic nightspot affords stunning views of Dubai’s coastline and iconic Palm Jumeirah. The two large terraces provide a choice for lounging either indoors or outdoors, while the open-air barbeque sizzles with delicious delights to tempt hungry guests. Open every evening until 2am, the Pure Sky Lounge is the place to enjoy twilight dining and late night mingling.

Sushi and Teppanyaki At Umai Umai is Japanese for good, and the restaurant at The Oberoi, Dubai, is far more than that. Umai takes diners on a trip through Asia, offering dishes from Japan, China, Thailand and other countries with maki and nigiri sushi, sashimi, barbecue duck buns, charcoal-grilled black cod teriyaki, tempura, spring rolls, pad thai and more on the menu. But the food doesn’t just provide an amazing meal – their preparations also serve as dinner entertainment. The restaurant’s open-plan kitchen means you can get up close and personal with the culinary action at the sushi bar and…

For generous, low-priced portions and clear marina views, it doesn’t get much better than Aden. Join the locals for a feast of grilled fish, succulent meats, salads, homemade breads and more. This is not your regular sit-down though, instead find your place on the carpeted floors.

Enjoy A Memorable Meal At Teatro As befits a restaurant that was the brainchild of renowned interior designer Tony Chi, Teatro is theatrical. That said, it’s far from showy. The decor features dark colours and vivid reds, while nods to the name add a little humour to proceedings. Food and drink are also of the highest standards here. The restaurant offers a fusion of tastes, with dishes from Japan, China, India and Europe, and, whether you go for pizza, noodles, sushi or a curry, the food is guaranteed to please.

A relaxed nightspot that is great at getting the basics right, The Stables has carved out a reputation as a particularly safe pair of hands when it comes to an evening venue to please everyone. With sport on the televisions, live music performances, excellent food and reasonable prices, it is a great all-rounder, ideal for quenching a think-tank conference thirst. +971 4 342 5571

Sit under the glass dome of Anwar and take in the natural daylight or gaze up at the evening sky. This bright restaurant offers all-day dining options, starting with the famous Holiday Inn lavish breakfast that is available until 11am on lazy mornings. Choose between the buffet or a la carte menu at lunch or dinner, both offering an array of international starters, mouth-watering mains and delicious desserts. Telephone +971 [0] 4 357 2999