Restaurants
A must for true romantics with an appetite for seafood, Beach Bar & Grill offers delectable fish platters to share. If seafood isn’t your thing, there’s surf and turf options. You must try the chef’s recommendation though, a cataplana of shellfish clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and crabs with cooked beef chorizo, tomatoes, vegetables and fresh herbs. It’s simply wonderful! There’s indoor and outdoor seating, but al fresco is best for romantic sea views. Telephone +971 [0] 4 399 9999 Email fb.acourt@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae
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
Expect British Favourites At The Dhow & Anchor Known locally as the ‘D&A’, this popular restaurant offers a modern twist on British cuisine in a stylish, yet casual lounge setting. Open for lunch and dinner, every day, the D&A menu captures the true essence of a British gastro-lounge. Outside, with lovely views over the hotel, a spacious terrace provides al fresco dining and drinking options. And, for sporting fans, indoor and outdoor TV screens cover all major events.
Enjoy Egyptian Cuisine At Dar El Kamar Dar El Kamar is a restaurant and cafe that specialises in traditional home-cooked Egyptian cuisine. The restaurant was set up by a group of Egyptians in Dubai who understood that fellow countrymen may feel nostalgic for the cuisine enjoyed at family gatherings at home. Familiar dishes on the menu include Fatir, Grills, Fattah, Mahashy and Arabic sweets. They really aim to please with good food and equally good service. Find them on the Dubai Marina Boardwalk.
Located in the Amwaj Rotana hotel and named after the Italian word for red, Rosso serves up well-executed Italian and Mediterranean fare to an eager crowd nightly. Grab a seat in the crimson-walled dining room or on the al fresco patio overlooking the Arabian Sea, and enjoy dishes like homemade black squid ink tagliolini pasta served with grilled lobster, seafood-topped pizza, and traditional veal osso buco served with saffron risotto. Telephone +971 [0] 4 428 3088 Email fb.amwaj@rotana.com
Visit Mina A’Salam at Madinat Jumeirah to sample Zheng He’s, a longstanding institution of Chinese dining in Dubai. You’ll discover a menu that merges eastern and western traditions, from the ingredients to the cooking style. You’ll appreciate the selection of dim sum, mini starters, fabulous mains and accompaniments served in a traditional and tranquil setting. Sit inside for ambience, while outdoor seating gives you a view of the Burj Al Arab and canals.
Housed on the eighth floor of the Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City, The MED serves up fun, energetic a la carte and brunch options. You’ll get good value out of these classic Mediterranean takes on seafood, roasted meats and desserts. Head here on a Friday for a lively brunch. Add to that a trendy ambience, with a DJ spinning awesome music, and your meal takes on a whole new party edge.
This Japanese restaurant offers delicate and imaginative dishes and doubles up as a trendy nightspot. The huge terrace and the sunshine holiday vibe are the main attractions here. The cream leather furniture, subdued blue lighting and stunning floral arrangements with ingenious fish tanks all combine to create a stylish, hip venue. Tasty drinks, the mix of house and trance music and a gorgeous view of the shoreline make this a must-visit nightspot.
