Restaurants

Should your taste buds crave hearty Australian food, Bushman’s Restaurant & Grill at the Anantara Hotel will certainly deliver. The restaurant decor reflects Australia’s rustic outdoors, while the menu serves fresh seafood and prime cuts of meat, including sirloin of kangaroo. The food is prepared at the Parilla Grill and charcoal ovens, with dishes paired with Australian beverages. Allow the Salt Guru to recommend the perfect salt variety to complement your meal. Telephone +971 [0] 4 567 8312 Email bushmans.dubai@anantara.com

If you’re looking for a quick, tasty and reasonably-priced taste of Lebanon, then any branch of the Beirut Restaurant & Grill will do you proud. The menu serves every dish you’d expect from a street-side cafe back in Beirut, with a trademark taste to match. This is affordable and convenient food that will probably have you coming back for seconds time and time again. Try any one of the various branches located across the city. Telephone +971 [0] 4 398 8881

Pop into Automatic for a bite to eat, with options for dine in or take away. The popular chain serves high quality Arabic food in various locations across Dubai. The vast choice of mezze is accompanied by huge portions of salad, along with grilled meat, fish and kebabs. Try one of the chicken or lamb shawarmas, which are perfect for staving off hunger pangs. Telephone +971 [0] 4 349 4888

If you love Lebanese food, but generally find it too expensive, this cheerful restaurant should be added to your address book. Located near Dubai Flower Centre in Deira, Al Dayaa Lebanese Restaurant has a menu filled with comforting cuisine including falafel, shawarma, shish tauok, and grilled kofta. You can also try Western favourites including French fries, burgers and chicken fajitas.

The surroundings may be pretty stark and minimalist at Seoul Garden Restaurant, located in Karama, but it’s the food that has customers coming back time and time again. The menu is authentically Korean, with various grilled, steamed and noodle dishes available alongside a large choice of sides. Make sure you try the various types of Kimchi available, a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables that customers rave about. Telephone +971 [0] 4 337 7876 Email seoulgarden@empal.com

Pick Your Favourite Treats From Caesars Dine in or order a takeaway at this established restaurant and confectionery chain in the UAE. Caesars serves an affordable array of fresh cream pastries, soufflés and custom-crafted cakes that are individually decorated to your personal taste. The restaurant also serves a range of savoury items, including pizzas and sandwiches as well as Indian, Chinese and Arabic hot platters.

Set in the historic Heritage Village near the Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai, Kan Zaman brings you ambience and history in one welcoming package. With a selection of mezzes alongside traditional grilled meats, you can sit back and watch the colourful dhows moving along the creek as you tuck into a meal. The cuisine is predominantly Arabic, and as guests savour the flavours, Arabic music plays in the background. Telephone +971 [0] 4 393 9913

This hot venue is perfect for a laid-back evening with friends. Hot and cold tapas, hearty mains, reasonable prices and a good drink selection add to the convivial feel at this eatery. The menu offers an enticing selection of dishes, including Peri-Peri chicken stuffed with sun-blushed tomatoes and served with Mexican rice and Caribbean pumpkin and feta cheese salad. Once the sun goes down, the salsa music will lead you to the dance floor.

Enjoy International Cuisine At Anise After some retail therapy at Dubai Festival City Mall, the Anise restaurant offers a chance to relax and refuel. This charming eatery offers eight cooking stations, the same number as the points of the star Anise. Designed to deliver a sensory experience, you can watch the chefs in action as they prepare your food with passion. The terrace boasts beautiful views over the Dubai Creek.