Restaurants

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

This Provence import and share-style dining concept has come a long way since it opened as a bistro in Nice 20 years ago, where it was awarded a Michelin star. La Petite Maison now has branches from London to Istanbul, with two more set to open in Abu Dhabi and Miami this year. The menu is seasonal, the service slick and they manage to turn the stuffy reputation of French cuisine on its head, with contemporary share plates of everything from green breams with foie gras to scallop carpaccio. +971 4 439 0505

In 2001, Vineet Bhatia became the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star for his restaurants in London and later Geneva. He lends his name to this Dubai-based outfit inside slick Grosvenor House, where he’s crafted a contemporary menu consisting of Indian dishes with Western influences. The smoked seas starter is the only way to kick off the meal; it includes honey-basted tandoori salmon, fennel scallops and chutney hammour. Make sure you save room for the refreshing desserts, including the rose petal and vanilla bean smoothie. +971 4 317 6000

This romantic Parisian dining room is the home of French chef Pierre Gagnaire’s molecular mastery in Dubai. This purple-carpeted offering from the three-starred Michelin chef is as decadent as it gets. Baroque-inspired glass chandeliers matching the carpet hang overhead as a series of seven amuse bouches are served before the meal even begins. The menu is seasonal and the four- and seven-course sample menus might include everything from sea bass with celeriac ravioli to beef cheeks. +971 4 701 1111

Fine-casual dining is the aim of the game at Chef Beck’s restaurant, found at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The world-renowned chef – who was awarded three Michelin stars for his Rome restaurant, La Pergola – brings familiar flavours of Italy to Dubai, via dishes such as spaghetti with lobster and zucchini, and grilled tuna in Mediterranean perfumes with fennel and red onions. In keeping with Dubai’s Friday Brunch tradition, Social’s Signature Brunch is an all-out Mediterranean affair with antipasti, an oyster and carvery station, and an à la carte menu with pastas and miniature desserts. +971 4 818 2222

If you’re looking for a fun, cheerful spot for sushi lunches or evening meals, head to ET Sushi at Emirates Towers to fill up on Japanese delights. You can choose to dine at the sushi bar or on the terrace. At the bar, a conveyor belt displays individually prepared sushi, sashimi and tempura dishes to select as they move past. Those dining on the terrace can have a la carte meal of soup, hot and cold noodle dishes, teppanyaki and ice cream. Telephone +971 [0] 4 319 8088 Email JETrestaurants@jumeirah.com

If you love Indian cuisine, Mint Leaf of London should be on your list of restaurants to try. Perched on the 15th floor of Emirates Financial Tower in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the eatery boasts amazing views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Turning the attention back to the menu of contemporary fine dining cuisine, it is guaranteed to impress. Try the Kadai Spiced Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Adraki Lamb Chops or Duck Pepper Fry. Telephone +971 [0] 4 706 0900 Email reservations@mintleafdubai.com

With an interior featuring the work of world-renowned designer Tony Chi, this restaurant tends to attract a young, hip crowd. Located at Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek, the eatery serves up delicious Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Singaporean dishes from a live cooking station in the middle of the restaurant. Watch the talented chefs whip up dishes including Japanese Style Chicken and Prawns, Stir Fried Beef with Chili or Chicken with Honey. Telephone +971 [0] 4 222 7171 Email Info.Deiracreek.Dubai@Radissonblu.com