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Dubai: Restaurants

From French Provencal cuisine to Lebanese mezze, there simply is no end to the variety of cuisines available in Dubai. What's more, over the past few years a handful of the world’s top chefs have opened up restaurants here, propelling this mushrooming metropolis to new culinary heights.

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Al Mahara
Not even a child could mistake the theme of a restaurant you enter via mock submarine! Past the kitschy entrance is an...
family | seafood

Fire & Ice - Raffles Grill
Despite over-the-top presentations, this sparsely lit, brick-laden restaurant isn’t all show – in fact, it offers...
smart splurge

Mezzanine Dubai
Only a handful of celebrity chefs reside in Dubai, so when British culinary craftsman and Michelin list regular Gary Rhodes...
anglo modern

Verre
Award-winning British chef Gordon Ramsay makes his Middle Eastern debut with this understated eatery. The simple décor...
trendy | french | notable chef

Al Nafoorah
While the décor of this Lebanese establishment looks more English then Mediterranean, you’d be hard pressed to...
lebanese

Aquarium
True to its name, the centerpiece here is an enormous aquarium stocked with hundreds of exotic fish. Generously portioned...
great value | seafood | asian

Bice
What this spacious restaurant lacks in ambience it makes up for in its handsome selection of sophisticated dishes, such as the...
italian

Karam Beirut
Nothing is more “Dubai” than eating sumptuously traditional Lebanese food while skiers and snowboarders plow down...
levantine

More Cafe
Brunch is a big tradition in Dubai. Act like a local and head over to More, where you can choose from a wide range of freshly...
breakfast

Noodle House
A favorite with locals, this Southeast Asian eatery is an ideal spot for quick and tasty dishes at a great price. Order one of...
asian

Zaatar W Zeit
This funky, 24-hour Lebanese bakery and café is perfect for families and large groups seeking quick but tasty saj...
cafe | bakery | levantine