Lemonade is a unique cafe serving both hearty and healthy meals, and a few sugary treats, too. The cafe serves six types of lemonade, hence the name, including tangy guava and lime, and the surprisingly delicious combination of watermelon and rosemary.
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
All-you-can-eat buffets don’t always come cheap in Dubai, but this stylish restaurant changes that with affordable buffet rates throughout the week. Guests are invited to fill their plates from overflowing displays of international cuisine while enjoying comfortable, contemporary surroundings. Think modern furniture, lots of natural light and potted plants for a touch of greenery. Telephone +971 [0] 4 397 7444 Email restaurants.burdubai@fourpoints.com
For truly authentic Emirati dishes at a beachside location, look no further than Seven Sands. Located at The Beach opposite JBR, the exciting all-day dining concept serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seven Sands represents culinary delights from across the seven emirates, bringing together the unique history of each. Sample Emirati pancakes Choubab or Mohalla, fragrant saffron-flavoured crepes stuffed with sweet vermicelli (balaleet), served with date syrup, honey and cheese. Also be sure to try Maleh Korse, a fish delicacy served on a bed of sautéed onions, capsicum, mushrooms and parsley, served with a garden-fresh rocca salad. With recipes that date…
Spread over two floors and 50,000 square feet, Beach Park Plaza is the place to head to when you want to visit a hair salon, spa, money exchange outlet or restaurant for dining with friends or family. Located opposite Jumeirah Beach Park in Jumeirah 2, the mall is a convenient pit-stop after a morning or afternoon at the beach. Restaurants include Burj Al Hamam, Chop Suey and Circle Cafe.
Situated at the outside shopping destination of Jumeirah Beach Residences’ The Beach, Leopold’s is a very European way to dine. With more than 70 types of tea, freshly baked cakes, salads and quiches on offer in a reassuringly busy atmosphere, it’s a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by while reenergising – come the evening it is also a top spot to watch the sunset. +971 4 430 6841
It’s the place to be seen for Dubai’s most fashionable set. Located in the heart of Dubai Mall’s shoe paradise Level Shoe District, this chic café lives up to its high-end namesake. Delight in scones and miniature pastries in the Quintessential Afternoon Tea or tuck into a warm coffee (we recommend the layered rose latte) after a hard day of shoe shopping. +971 4 501 6939
Arabic for “mouthful”, Logma is an on-trend restaurant in Dubai’s hip BoxPark that is dedicated to the art of Emirati cuisine. Popular in the evenings with the locals, stop by between browsing the unique boutiques to sample traditional dishes of Chebab, Muhalla and Regag, or modern twists on Emirati flavours such as fries with Khaleeji herbs and spices.