Restaurants

When it comes to fish, freshly caught is always best, and Seaview Restaurant at Jumeirah Harbour has a licensed fishing boat to ensure what reaches your plate is always fresh. Take your pick from tempting dishes including King Fish Darne in Banana Wraps and Lobster Tail with Citric Hollandaise, whilst gazing at panoramic views of the sea. Settle down at one of the al fresco tables and soak up the views over lunch or an early sunset dinner. Telephone +971 [0] 4 333 5552 Email info@seaviewrestaurant.ae

If you’re looking for a lively night out with friends and fancy Lebanese cuisine, make your way to Fakhreldine. This Arabic eatery serves big portions of food with an atmosphere to match. The menu features traditional Lebanese mezzes that are large enough to share, served with piping hot bread baskets. For your main, take your pick from a choice of grilled meat and seafood. Arrive late to experience the atmosphere at its best. Telephone +971 [0] 4 336 6000 Email hotel.burdubai@moevenpick.com

Cubo restaurant, situated in the Ibis Hotel, specialises in traditional home-style Italian cuisine, including freshly made pasta. Choose between the a la carte menu or the live cooking station where you can select your preferred pasta and sauce combination. Lunchtimes can be busy with passing visitors from the various trade exhibitions and conferences. Evenings are less crowded, although some of the weekly theme nights draw in many diners.

Creekside Restaurant at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel is one of the city’s top venues for excellent Japanese cuisine and views of Dubai Creek. Located on the first floor, this eatery offers an extensive selection, from sushi and miso soup to stir fries and teriyaki. A teppanyaki grill allows the chefs to showcase their skills. The decor is clean and contemporary, with linen-draped tables overlooking the Creek. Telephone +971 [0] 4 207 1750 Email desi.peykova@sheraton.com

Loca is one of Dubai’s most popular Mexican restaurants. With a head chef from Mexico City, Loca’s menu brings Dubai a plethora of authentic dishes that are traditional throughout Mexico. Loca’s industrial-style decor makes way for a relaxed, urban atmosphere for a Saturday brunch or a late-night bite. Loca has established two destinations in Dubai, the original is located at Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa and more recently, Loca opened up shop at Downtown’s Souk Al Bahar. Often visitors gather at Loca to enjoy live music or catch a game.

If you’re out and about in Deira and start to feel hungry, head to Crystal Restaurant at the Copthorne Hotel. The lavish spread of food will satisfy the largest of appetites with a buffet that heaves with an extensive array of food from around the world. The decor is modern and appealing and the service is friendly. Crystal Restaurant is ideal for both leisurely lunches and evening meals.

PLAY, crowned Best Asian and Restaurant of the Year at this year’s Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards, exudes luxury. From the slick, dark interiors and stunning 36th floor views that leave a lasting impression, to the decadent smell of truffle in the air, the experience is a super-high-end one. It leaves its mark on all your senses. The cuisine is “Mediterrasian”, a blend of light, fresh Mediterranean flavours with the bold, powerful tastes of Asia, and the kitchen does this tremendously. But the theme goes beyond the food – PLAY has that easy-going, unhurried Mediterranean charm that allows for lingering…

There’s only one way a place gets to Time Out Dubai’s most coveted Restaurant of the Year award – by serving up a flawless dining experience. And although it didn’t land the top gong in 2017, it is still an amazing place to eat. From the moment you walk up to the ornate doors, past the friendly, attentive hosts, and into the large, contemporary venue that’s always buzzing, you know this place is special. It’s difficult to settle on one or two of the delicious-sounding plates, so you might want to ask the staff. They’re all really good and will…

Hakkasan encapsulates all that is great about fine dining in Dubai, the two-time Best Chinese Time Out winner is still a benchmark against which most of its city counterparts can be judged. Unsurprisingly, this status comes at a price, one that’s likely to see you pay twice as much for à la carte dishes as you would at its nearest competitor, Royal China. Located at the base of Emirates Towers, the interiors and exteriors are unbeatable. Stylish Chinese lattice designs run throughout the mood-lit dining area and outdoor pavilion, giving this vast space a cosy and authentic feel. As expected,…