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Nestled on Dubai Creek Harbour’s promenade is the second branch of this popular restaurant. Overlooking the harbour and the city’s skyline, this bright eatery shares a similar style to the original in Dubai Hills, with bright wood, eye-catching modern elements, a buzzing open kitchen, and a friendly service team. The appealing, well-priced menu offers an array of unfussy, refined comfort food. Particular favourites include a hearty beef cheek with onion gratin and an unmissable homemade lemonade.

Internationally renowned chef Anne-Sophie Pic made her culinary debut in Dubai with this restaurant on the 25th floor of the One&Only One Za’abeel hotel. Located in the cantilever known as The Link, the large space comes with soft tones and features a bar topped with a white marble counter at the front and an open kitchen at the back. The restaurant offers set menu options along with an a la carte menu, with dishes such as Les Berlingots ASP© with 20 months aged Comté, mushroom and coffee consommé, Wagyu beef with seaweed eggplant, and roasted pear, honey ginger with slivers of Buddha’s hand –

Creating a little piece of France in Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is this classically styled brasserie deluxe with its marble flooring, red leather banquettes and art deco touches. In a spacious setting inspired by acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, the restaurant’s appealing menu offers all the French classics from escargots and canard rôti to tarte Tatin and crêpes Suzette. It also has a good value business lunch.

Joyfully ostentatious décor and a delightful setting overlooking Dubai Creek make this a great spot for a night out. Menus showcase Pierre Gagnaire classics, contemporary French fare alongside, pastas, raw crudo, and if you fancy something simpler, a pizza or burger from their 'Casual' menu is worth a try. Desserts are top tier and be sure to ask for a table on the terrace to enjoy Dubai Festival City’s ‘Imagine’ laser light and fountain show.

This restaurant was borne from the mind of acclaimed Spanish chef, Dabiz Muñoz of DiverXO in Madrid. The lively and open-plan space has graffiti-covered walls, a neon-lit cocktail bar serving creative drinks, and large open kitchen with a counter (the best place to sit). The menu boasts a mix of modern, globally inspired street food originating from Europe, Asia, South America and beyond. Start with some croquetas, then the beautifully crisp soft-shell crab, and be sure to end with the 'Fluido', a molten white chocolate and egg yolk 'lava' cake. Staff are dressed in punk-inspired jackets, with

Set in a bustling area of the city, in the midst of grand towers, this charming restaurant exists in another world: a relaxing oasis, a step back in time. The design of this outdoor-only restaurant reflects a Bedouin tent, with rugs and lanterns, low tables and cosy sofas and lush greenery, representative of the ancient Mesopotamian city, Ninawa. Tasty and made-to-share dishes boast flavours from all over the Middle East and North Africa.

The Dubai outpost of this global brand is set over three floors and comes with trendy, contemporary styling, several sushi counters and a lively atmosphere. Super-fresh, high quality ingredients are prepared with dexterity. Flavours are superb and the charming staff provide friendly, efficient service.