Restaurants

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.

Plan a special, but affordable evening out at Karma Kafe, located in Souk Al Bahar. Created by the masterminds behind Buddha Bar as an offshoot to the iconic nightlife powerhouse, Karma Kafe does well as the little sister – similarly decorated with lavish decor and a touch of velvet vamp. Grab seats on the terrace for the best view of the musical fountains. Telephone +971 [0] 4 423 0909 Email info@karma-kafe.com

Sample Arabian food at Ali Baba Head to Ali Baba for an authentic Arabian night out. Tuck into a variety of traditional Lebanese and Moroccan dishes, including hot and cold mezze, grilled meat and seafood. The evening entertainment includes live singers and oud-players belting out traditional music and a dancer. Expect a lively night out and warm hospitality at this large family venue.