Restaurants
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
Transport yourself from the heat of the city to to the cool, mountain slopes of the Alps at this chalet-style bar and restaurant. Aptly named Apres, this chilled venue offers fabulous views over Ski Dubai’s surreal, indoor runs and has a resident DJ to entertain you. The off-piste restaurant has an array of tempting dishes, with friendly staff on hand to serve up fresh food and novel, frozen drinks.
Dhow Ka Aangan is a favourite in Dubai for its impeccably executed, modern north Indian fare. Located in the Grand Excelsior Hotel (formerly, the Dhow Palace Hotel), the restaurant’s menu spans more than a dozen pages. As a traditional Indian band plays for the enjoyment of dinner guests, you can choose from fragrant and tasty dishes such as lobster masala (fresh lobster, cooked with onions, tomatoes and a special spice blend) and meen moiley (a coconut milk fish stew with mustard seeds and curry leaves).
Popular with both locals and tourists, Hamarain Centre is located in the Deira area of Dubai. The mall is known for organising summer events in Dubai, as well as hosting regular gold and diamond jewellery promotions. In terms of shopping, you can spend hours browsing the range of stores in fashion, footwear, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, electronics, and jewellery. You can also eat at various restaurants including L’Auberge and Caravan.
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
Watching chefs armed with Samurai-like knives prepare your food at the restaurant’s teppanyaki tables is part of the show at Sakura, but the food is just as impressive, with a menu of classic Japanese dishes including Salmon-Skin Maki Rolled in Spring Onions and Shabu Shabu (Japanese hotpot). Ideal for dining with a group of friends or entertaining colleagues, the stylish and elegant interior is decorated with framed calligraphy and elaborately adorned walls. Telephone +971 [0] 4 331 1111 Email fbreservations.cpdubai@ihg.com
If you’re searching for Thai cuisine in a luxury setting, you’ll think you’ve struck gold at Benjarong. Although this is a chain, the tempting menu makes this restaurant stand out from the crowds. Choose from an array of Thai delicacies and soak up the relaxing atmosphere along with your elegant surroundings. It is quite easy to impress both you and your guests, but book first to avoid any disappointment.
