Restaurants
Housed in the iconic Atlantis, The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah, this buffet-style Asian restaurant is popular not just for its remarkable spreads of seafood, but also for the welcoming family setting. Try the Friday brunch, renowned throughout Dubai, or choose a themed day menu that is focused on dim sum, Cantonese cuisine and any other Asian fare you desire. Though Saffron is not hung up on formalities, the highly-attended themed dining means the crowd varies between casual and trendy. Telephone +971 [0] 4 426 2626 Email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com
Head to Shiba if you love Asian food, but can’t decide between Indian, Chinese, Japanese or Thai. The fusion menu contains popular dishes from all the cuisines, giving you the chance to try plenty of different flavours as you move through the courses. Try Thai Satay and Chinese Peking Duck as an appetiser before moving onto an Indian curry for the main, and finishing with Japanese Fruit Tempura for a dessert. The elegant decor will also impress. Telephone +971 [0] 4 381 3111 Email meydanrestaurantreservations@meydanhotels.com
No one would ever call Atelier M subtle. Located in the Dubai Marina’s Pier 7, the restaurant is grand, from its three Art Deco-styled floors that are swathed in gold and crystal, calling to mind the Great Gatsby-era, to the sweeping 180-degree views over the Dubai Marina, best enjoyed from the rooftop lounge. But it’s not all looks here, the kitchen dishes out flavourful fusion fare dreamed up by chef and co-owner Mohammad Islam. Islam worked alongside culinary impresario Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York, and Vongerichten’s influence on the Bangladesh-born, up-and-coming restaurateur can be seen in the Asian-inspired offerings, like the…
Set in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC), The Gramercy is a comfortable venue to meet friends, clients or colleagues after work. This restaurant serves hearty cuisine, as well as an array of beverages. This is a more than relaxing place to eat lunch or dinner while enjoying some jazz beats in the background.
Take In The Views From Al Dawar Located at the Hyatt Regency, Al Dawar is the only restaurant in Dubai to revolve as you eat. It’s a unique and quite special experience to feel the restaurant slowly turning 360 degrees as you tuck into your meal. You are treated to spectacular views over the sea, the creek and the city, as it revolves. The food is great, with the buffet featuring dishes from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Take advantage of the excellent sushi, sashimi and seafood on Thursday nights.
Indulge in Asian cuisine at Asia Republic Asia Republic offers a diverse menu to please both meat lovers and vegetarians. If you like Asian food, there’s a mouth-watering choice of dishes from dim sums to satay, roast duck and stir fried noodles. With a focus on sharing dishes, the fun and vibrant restaurant is a great place to meet up with friends for a meal. Watch the chefs as they prepare your food in the open kitchen.
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
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
Experience the real taste of Asia at the Singapore Deli Restaurant in Bur Dubai, where you’ll be handed authentic bowls of steaming noodles and traditionally cooked nasi goreng. You’ll appreciate the quick, easy convenience of stopping into the restaurant and the refreshing change of simple, functional decor. Sit back in this casual atmosphere, where the home-style cooking draws a large crowd of regular customers. Telephone +971 [0] 4 396 6885 Email singdeli@gmail.com
