The glitz and glamour of Dubai’s luxury hotels has attracted some of the best international chefs to the city. From nouveau French food to contemporary Japanese cuisine, you’ll find it all here.
The best restaurants in Dubai
The glitz and glamour of Dubai’s luxury hotels has attracted some of the best international chefs to the city. From nouveau French food to contemporary Japanese cuisine, you’ll find it all here.
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French
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Japanese
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Italian
Ronda Locatelli
The master chef Giorgio Locatelli has found his way to Dubai, setting up shop at Atlantis The Palm hotel with his restaurant Ronda Locatelli. The big wood-fired oven takes centre stage with perfectly gooey thin crust piz...more
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Thai
The Thai Kitchen
Compared to many of Dubai’s more frenzied brunch experiences, Thai Kitchen’s version of the Friday ritual is remarkably low key. Diners usually take up residence in the courtyard, which feels blissfully lazy, thanks to a...more
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British
Rhodes Mezzanine
Few dining out experiences match the elegance and opulence of Rhodes Mezzanine. The service is purring-ly attentive, the ethereal white-on-white décor is crisp and modern and the upscale British fare consistently perfect...more
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Pars Iranian Kitchen
Nothing beats Pars in the spring when the gentle weather makes dining in the outdoor booths a delight. The Persian ethos is very much about sharing, which makes this a good dining option for large groups, who can lounge ...more
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Multi-cuisine
Spectrum on One Brunch
In the land of extravagant brunches that is Dubai, this one is truly the best. Spectrum on One serves international cuisine from three different rooms.
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Seafood
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Indian
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Japanese
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Local House
There are few opportunities in Dubai to try Emirati food—a cuisine that is essentially home-based—and fewer still to gorge on camel. Local House covers both bases by offering a variety of Emirati stews, plus camel burger...more
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Turkish
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Chinese
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Multi-cuisine
At.mosphere
Perched on the 122nd floor of the world’s tallest building, At.mosphere offers the best views in Dubai. At an altitude of 1,350 feet, they are also the most vertigo-inducing. The haute restaurant plays to its strength wi...more
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American
Caramel Restaurant & Lounge
Set in the heart of DIFC—Dubai’s answer to Wall Street—this restaurant-cum-lounge bar is a popular haunt for that after work wind-down drink. The humming music and plush, Asian-inspired outdoor terrace create a scene tha...more
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Multi-cuisine
Al Qasr Brunch
The burger station has a variety of patties, including chuck ground with jalapeno. Feeling decadent? Go in for the wagyu burger. The Al Qasr brunch is so big, the staff hand out maps at the entrance. Food pours out of th...more
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Multi-cuisine
Beach Bar & Grill
The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel has a knack for churning out restaurants with blissfully romantic settings. Beach Bar & Grill is no exception. Though there are indoor tables, it’s the outdoor deck that gives the place it...more
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Lebanese
Al Bayt al Baghdadi
The two-storey Deira behemoth specialises in Iraqi home cooking. The decor is nothing special, but that doesn't stop the place from filling up most evenings. Though kebabs and Arabic mezze abound, the real star of the sh...more
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Seafood
Pierchic
This seaside bar and restaurant is possibly one of Dubai’s most romantic restaurants.
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Chinese
Zheng He’s
Dubai’s best Chinese restaurant offers a feast for your eyes as well as your palate. Its dining room and terrace have wonderful views of the canals of Madinat Jumeirah.
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French
Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire
This French restaurant, run by the Parisian Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire, is known for its beautifully-plated food, excellent service and charming interiors. Gagnaire is considered to be a pioneer of fusion cuis...more
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Japanese
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American
Toro Toro
This classy restaurant in the Grosvenor House hotel is one of Dubai’s best new restaurants. It is manned by famous Mexican chef Richard Sandoval, and understandably, the menu has a Latin American slant.
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