Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dubai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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American
Planet Hollywood :
With bright colours, lots of space and super-friendly staff, this Dubai branch of the popular chain is a good place for lunch or dinner with the kids. The menu is pretty much as you would... read more
Arabic/Lebanese
Kan Zaman :
With some of the best night views of Dubai creek, Kan Zaman offers an excellent Arabic menu and a rare chance to try some local food. As well as a full range of the usual Arabic mezze and... read more
Chinese
Da Shi Dai :
An oriental fusion of contemporary interior design and traditional Chinese cuisine inspires a tranquil dining experience. Neutral shades, combined with warm lighting and classical music,... read more
Dinner Cruises
Al Mansour Dhow :
This two-hour trip features dinner aboard a traditional dhow operated by the Radisson SAS, ensuring the standard of food and service is excellent. Setting sail at 20:30 daily the relaxing... read more
European
Traiteur :
After a delightful aperitif in the lofty bar, descend into this elegant restaurant, with its modern decor and gleaming white table settings. If weather permits opt for the cosy terrace,... read more
Far Eastern
Asiana Restaurant :
Noble House may have the city's culinary tongues wagging, but its less assuming, same-floor neighbour, Asiana, is possibly the more accessible of the two. Enjoy a seriously delicious... read more
Filipino
Tagpuan :
Tagpuan (‘meeting place’ in Tagalog) brings traditional Filipino fare to Dubai. The tiny tables inside the small restaurant can fill up pretty quickly, but the outside area on the terrace... read more
Fish & Chips
You may not find a ‘chippy’ on every street corner in Dubai, but if you’re really hankering for some good old fish and chips there are a few choices at your disposal. The Fish & Chips... read more
French
Verre :
Gordon Ramsay’s reputation precedes him, and this is definitely the case at Verre, his first foray outside the UK. You enter through sliding glass doors, but your first impressions of the... read more
Fusion
Da Gama :
What was formerly an average Portuguese restaurant in Century Village has reinvented itself as a 'fusion' resto-bar. The new incarnation of Da Gama certainly looks hip; with... read more
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