Restaurants in Dubai
The cosmopolitan city of Dubai provides just about every cuisine under the sun with restaurants and cafes serving up fare from all four corners of the globe. Expats in Dubai are a well fed lot with everything from informal food s
tands to Michelin starred restaurants can be found, and everything else in between.
Anyone looking for a good bottle of wine, or any alcohol for that matter, to accompany their meals will have to dine at the major hotels, as independent restaurants are prohibited to serve alcohol, while during the holy month of Ramadan only big hotels serve food between sunrise and sunset – something all expats will soon adjust to, but once the canon signalling the end of Ramadan fires, the locals flood the restaurants and cafés and a great atmosphere can be enjoyed. That is if you can find a table.
A sales tax of 10% is added to meal bills, and a 15% service charge may also be levied. If not, a 10% tip is generally expected.
Casa Mia
One of the best Italian eateries in the city, Casa Mia won the 2007 ‘Award of Excellence' for its unique and extensive wine list.
Tel: (0)4 282 4040
The Lemongrass
A popular and trendy Thai restaurant serving delicious cuisine in a relaxed and modern setting.
Tel: (0)4 334 2325
Verre
Owned by British Chef Gordon Ramsay, this classy restaurant is fine dining at is best, serving haute cuisine and hand-picked wines by the sommelier.
Tel: (0)4 227 1111
Café Chic
Michelin star chef Philippe Gauvreau works his magic at one of the best restaurants in town serving mouth-watering cuisine and his renowned chocolate soufflé.
Tel: (0)4 282 4040
Al Dawaar
A revolving restaurant boasting breathtaking views across the cityscape, Arabian Gulf and Dubai Creek where patrons dine on a variety of mouth-watering international cuisine.
Tel: (0)4 209 1100
The Meat Co.
The name says it all - The Meat Co. Is Dubai’s best steak house and prides itself on melt-in-your-mouth steak.
Tel: (0)4 368 6040
Al Muntaha at the Burj Al Arab
Popular with expats and renowned for its Friday lunches, diners can enjoy views from 200m above sea level.
Tel: (0)4 301 7600
The Noodle House
Laid-back eatery serving Asian cuisine where diners sit at long communal tables and turnover is fast.
Tel: (0)4 319 8088
Trader Vic's
Popular with Dubai expats, Trader Vic’s vibrant and relaxed atmosphere makes for a great evening of cocktails and international cuisine.
Tel: (0)4 366 5646
Ginseng
A popular hangout with the young and trendy crowd, Ginseng serves Asian tapas and killer cocktails.
Tel: (0)4 324 8200
tands to Michelin starred restaurants can be found, and everything else in between.Anyone looking for a good bottle of wine, or any alcohol for that matter, to accompany their meals will have to dine at the major hotels, as independent restaurants are prohibited to serve alcohol, while during the holy month of Ramadan only big hotels serve food between sunrise and sunset – something all expats will soon adjust to, but once the canon signalling the end of Ramadan fires, the locals flood the restaurants and cafés and a great atmosphere can be enjoyed. That is if you can find a table.
A sales tax of 10% is added to meal bills, and a 15% service charge may also be levied. If not, a 10% tip is generally expected.
Casa Mia
One of the best Italian eateries in the city, Casa Mia won the 2007 ‘Award of Excellence' for its unique and extensive wine list.
Tel: (0)4 282 4040
The Lemongrass
A popular and trendy Thai restaurant serving delicious cuisine in a relaxed and modern setting.
Tel: (0)4 334 2325
Verre
Owned by British Chef Gordon Ramsay, this classy restaurant is fine dining at is best, serving haute cuisine and hand-picked wines by the sommelier.
Tel: (0)4 227 1111
Café Chic
Michelin star chef Philippe Gauvreau works his magic at one of the best restaurants in town serving mouth-watering cuisine and his renowned chocolate soufflé.
Tel: (0)4 282 4040
Al Dawaar
A revolving restaurant boasting breathtaking views across the cityscape, Arabian Gulf and Dubai Creek where patrons dine on a variety of mouth-watering international cuisine.
Tel: (0)4 209 1100
The Meat Co.
The name says it all - The Meat Co. Is Dubai’s best steak house and prides itself on melt-in-your-mouth steak.
Tel: (0)4 368 6040
Al Muntaha at the Burj Al Arab
Popular with expats and renowned for its Friday lunches, diners can enjoy views from 200m above sea level.
Tel: (0)4 301 7600
The Noodle House
Laid-back eatery serving Asian cuisine where diners sit at long communal tables and turnover is fast.
Tel: (0)4 319 8088
Trader Vic's
Popular with Dubai expats, Trader Vic’s vibrant and relaxed atmosphere makes for a great evening of cocktails and international cuisine.
Tel: (0)4 366 5646
Ginseng
A popular hangout with the young and trendy crowd, Ginseng serves Asian tapas and killer cocktails.
Tel: (0)4 324 8200
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