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The Lifestyle
12 of Dubai's finest restaurants
We pick 12 of Dubai's finest restaurants that are a best representation of world cuisines.
Words by Aneesha Rai in The Lifestyle · Apr 6th, 2017
Argentenian
Serves premium cuts prepared on a Parilla along with an impressive selection of Argentenian beverages. We recommend the ‘parillada Argentina,’ a selection of various grilled meats cooked to perfection.
Asado, The Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai
T: +971 4 42 87 888
British
Led by celebrity chefs Jason Atherton and Tristan Farmer, Marina Social is an award-winning restaurant that serves contemporary British cuisine. Don’t miss their banoffee souffle.
Marina Social, The Intercontinental, Dubai Marina
T: +971 4 44 66 664
Emirati
Located by the Dubai Creek, this charming Emirati restaurant provides traditional and contemporary Emirati cuisine with views of old Dubai. Try their harees or camel sliders for a contemporary twist.
Aseelah, Radisson Blu Dubai Creek
T: +971 4 22 27 171
French
This Gwenael Nicolas designed venue is named after three Michelin star chef Jean Georges. Try the tuna tartare with a Japanese twist or their signature fried sushi.
Jean Georges, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road
T: +971 4 34 36 118
Greek
Feel like you’re on the shores of Santorini at this stunning beach taverna. Sample their signature Ahtapot, a grilled octopus served in a casserole with olive oil and dried oregano. Also, try their avukuma, a grilled eggplant dish.
Fish Beach Taverna, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
T: +971 4 51 17 139
Italian
Offering Italian classics with some Japanese fanfare in a classical setting, Cipriani in DIFC is grounded in tradition. You can never go wrong with their carpaccio.
Cipriani, GV10, Gate Village, DIFC
T: 971 4 34 70 003
Japanese
Enjoy an izakaya style of dining at one of Dubai’s best fine dining hotspots. Reservations are compulsory. Sample their suzuki no shiyak, but make sure you book in advance.
Zuma, Gate Village 06, DIFC
T: 971 4 425 5660
Lebanese
This grand restaurant in Downtown Dubai offers you an opulent setting and divine Lebanese fanfare. It doesn’t get more lavish than this. Savour their harees or yalanji.
Em Sherif, The Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai
T: +971 4 424 3000
Peruvian
Serving up contemporary Peruvian cuisine, this fine dining favourite boasts exemplary ceviches.To undergo the full experience, try their tasting menu. They also offer a lovely selection of ceviches.
Coya, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road
T: +971 4 316 9600
Turkish
Popular for being possibly the best steakhouse in Dubai and the Insta-famous chef, Nusr-et offers delicious Turkish fanfare. Its sister concern Ruya, also serves delightful Anatolian food.
Nusr-et, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road
T: +971 4 407 4100
Spanish
Elegant and yet relaxed, El Sur provides an excellent selection of Spanish tapas in an al fresco dining setting. Don’t forget to try their croquetas!
El Sur, The Westin, Dubai Marina
T: +971 4 399 7700
Indian
At the forefront of retro-innovative Indian cuisine, Jodhpur Royal Dining is a restaurant to look out for. Try their aam papad glazed ribs and their achari jhinga.
Jodhpur Royal Dining, Roda Al Murooj, Downtown Dubai
T: +971 4 355 9846