When it comes to food, Dubai has options that would appeal to the most eclectic of tastes. From French delicacies to Asian fusion, from the Continental/Mediterranean style to traditional Emirati dishes, Dubai’s spread can meet the requirements of the most demanding palate.
Dubai’s dining ambience, moreover, is as global as its cuisine, and as exciting as its man-made islands and record-creating skyscrapers. Strategically located on the world map, the city’s expanding market has also attracted its share of celebrity chefs, and we now have homegrown gourmet dining spaces such as Tomo at Raffles Dubai and Table 9 by Nick and Scott.
Whether you are a rather discerning visitor to the city or a resident foodie looking for diversity in their culinary experience, you will find our shortlist of select top class restaurants to your taste.
Here are some of the must-visit restaurants in the city:
Kitchen 9
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Level 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai. 04 5597858
Cuisines: British, Asian, Arabian, Middle Eastern.
Known for some of the best buffets in town, Kitchen6 is a restaurant where you can indulge in a lavish spread of international dishes. Known for its family-friendly ambience, this award-winning restaurant has buffets for all three meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner, apart from a la carte, and special theme nights spread over the week.
At.mosphere
Level 122, The Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai. 04 4551665.
Cuisines: International, Seafood, Steakhouse.
One reason you’d want to go there would be to witness the incredible view from one of the highest points in the tallest building in the world. Occupying an enviable position at the top of the world’s tallest tower at 442 metres above the city, At.mosphere serves out-of-the-world fare while you enjoy awe-inspiring panoramas of Downtown Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. Window seats are charged extra, but it’s worth it.
The Sum of Us
Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam Residence Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre area. 04 2753052
A gourmet café, a sourdough bakery and a coffee roastery all rolled into one, The Sum of One is an off-beat restaurant – warehouse décor, open kitchen - frequented by casually clad twenty-thirty somethings, and boasts a great healthy brunch. Australian, and a dash of Spanish finds its way into the menu. Great to hang out with friends.
Some of the top dining experiences in town:
Reflets, InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Royal China, DIFC
Pierchic, Madinat Jumeirah
Tomo at Raffles Dubai
Nobu, Atlantis The Palm
Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Hotel
Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams Resort and Spa