Restaurants

This elegant and refined restaurant is overseen by celebrity chef Gary Rhodes and focuses on the best of British cuisine in all its glory. With the amuse bouche and petit fours (delightful twists on British fare, such as tomato soup and scones) your meal will undoubtedly stretch long, especially as you’ll need time to let all the delicious heavy dishes digest. The delightful afternoon tea, created by Rhodes himself, comes highly recommended. Telephone +971 [0] 4 317 6000 Email resbook.grosvenorhouse@luxurycollection.com

Chez Sushi by Sho Cho is a fast food sushi outlet that makes a convenient lunch stop. The interior offers comfy soft benches, dotted with sushi and edamame-shaped cushions, and overlooks Dubai’s popular Al Wasl Square. Choose from an assortment of Japanese sushi, sashimi and custom-made rolls, all presented in a cute bento box. Try the red snapper with cucumber, or the avocado and tamago (omelette) topped with a sprinkling of tobiko and sesame oil.

Wingsters is the UAE’s first restaurant dedicated to Buffalo wings, located in Dubai Marina. Start by selecting your wings, from a selection of 8, 16, 24 or 32—then take your pick from a large list of different sauces with quirky names, including Machine Gun Kelly (Rich Glazed Barbecue Sauce), The Snitch (Sweet Thai Chill) and The Enforcer (Smooth Mustard Infused WIth Honey). The menu also features a choice of burgers, milkshakes and crepes.

Visit Nina at the One&Only Royal Mirage to experience an Indian restaurant that goes above and beyond all expectations. The refined menu includes delicate touches, such as roti and naan with savoury pickles and salads, seared tuna and lime vinaigrette. Drinks are served to match your dishes, whether on the meaty or light side. You’ll be impressed by the service and ambience at this impeccable fine dining destination. Telephone +971 [0] 4 399 9999 Email fb.acourt@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae

The Beach at JBR is an outdoor complex of shops, cafes, restaurants and public facilities, situated right on the beach. Cafes and restaurants have al fresco terraces overlooking the white sand and blue sea. There’s also an enormous outdoor cinema screen facing the beach. Kids can splash in the park and play areas, while adults can use the running track and outdoor gym equipment, not to mention everyone can enjoy the JBR public beach with changing rooms and facilities.

Offering a wide selection of Uzbek, Kazakh and Russian dishes, this Dubai Marina restaurant is a popular choice for expats craving a taste of home. The eatery is best known for its freshly baked tandir samsas, breads and traditional delicacies prepared in Kazan pots. The interior is also very comfortable with rich berry shades, draped curtains and booth seating. You can also choose to sit on the terrace on cooler days and evenings. Telephone +971 [0] 4 453 4887 Email info@gulnazrestaurant.com

Enjoy A Memorable Meal At Bab Al Yam There are few more spectacular places to dine in Dubai than the stunning Bab Al Yam restaurant. The private poolside retreat enjoys enviable sea views from its location at Burj al Arab, which is one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. It has a relaxed ambience with buffet-style dining. The restaurant is only open to residents of the hotel for breakfast and lunch, but welcomes everyone for dinner.

Zheng He is named after the Chinese nautical explorer and diplomat of the Ming dynasty whose expeditions made him an icon in the history of imperial China. As such, you’ll find a menu that features classics with a contemporary twist. While feasting on plates of steaming dim sum, watch the resident duck master in action, cutting up a whole duck for your table and presenting it with rice paper pancakes and condiments for you and your dining companions to help yourselves. +971 4 366 5866

Boasting a pristine private beach and located within a promenade area of boutiques and restaurants, this resort offers a stylish retreat in the heart of The Walk at JBR. Enjoy a sun-baked weekend with full access to two temperature-controlled pools, beautiful manicured gardens and 10 onsite restaurants. The Hilton’s popular watersports centre offers a wide selection of cool down activities, including snorkelling, waterskiing or windsurfing lessons.