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Al Mahara |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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Jumairah Burj Al Arab, Dubai • +971 4 301 7600
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JUMEIRAH. There can't be many restaurants in the world where you hop in a 'submarine' to get to your dining table. But then Al Mahara isn't your standard seafood restaurant. The fish on your plate is as fresh as that swimming in the stunning aquarium in this award-laden signature restaurant, which serves western seafood with a Chinese touch. Connoisseurs of suave please note: there is a harpist to serenade diners. Gents need to wear a collared shirt and jacket. |
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Al Muntaha |
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Burj Al Arab • 4-301-7600
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JUMEIRAH. If you don't fancy the idea of a sub-aquatic dining experience, then the Burj serves up an exhilarating alternative, 200 meters up into the sky. Al Muntaha, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, has a sophisticated yet laid-back atmosphere, with prices to match the lofty setting. One of those to 'tick off' if you're looking for that quintessential Dubai experience. It even has a 'mixology' drinks trolley, providing you with a perfectly balanced tailor-made cocktail. |
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Al Qasr |
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Jumeirah Beach Rd Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai • 4-346-1111
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Description:
JUMEIRAH. A terrific local restaurant, Al Qasr offers patrons a chance to sample some of the local cuisine in a setting that takes its nod from local flavors in architecture and decor. Fine Lebanese dishes are the specialties here, as colorful as they are aromatic. Dine al fresco, beside the restaurant's lovely garden areas and allow the cool, mystifying Arabian night sweep you away. Traditional live music and belly dancing only serve to enhance the restaurant's exotic air, and dinners tend to last well into the evening. |
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User Rating: 8.75
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Antique Bazaar |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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Khalid Bin Walid St Four Points Sheraton Bur Dubai, Dubai • 4-397-7444
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Description:
BUR DUBAI. This unique restaurant, ornately decorated to resemble the types of eateries you'd expect to find in Southern India, offers diners a refined dining experience complete with live Indian folk music and entertainment and servers donned in authentic costume. House specialties include mixed grilles, lamb kebabs and goat korma – much of it bearing the unmistakable flavors of curry, mustard seed and red chilies. An impressive wine list is also available. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Ashiana |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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Baniyas St Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Dubai • 4-228-1111
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Description:
DEIRA. A true dining treasure, this Dubai eatery has garnered praise in local circles for years thanks to its superb service and fine Indian cuisine. A delightful barrage of aromas awaits you at Ashiana, where each of the exotic korma, curry and tandoori dishes tantalizes your senses with a telltale Eastern blend of rich herbs and spices. The enchanting atmosphere and professional staff only add to the fine dining experience, and live Indian folk music, which has long been a staple here, helps set the scene. The best tables offer clear views of the Creek, and tend to be favorites with those seeking a more intimate setting. |
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Bacchus |
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Sheikh Zayed Rd Fairmont Dubai, Dubai V8W 1W5 • 4-332-5555
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Description:
The Fairmont Dubai, contemporary yet not without its Old World amenities, offers guests a relaxing respite from a day sunbathing at the pool or hitting the exclusive shopping centers in the immediate area – the casual Bacchus. Here, you can refresh your energy by picking up exotic fresh fruit drinks, sodas or their fantastic ice cream. Bacchus also serves up scrumptious lunch fare, including hot sandwiches, pizza and salads. |
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Bamboo Lagoon |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai • 4-262-4444
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DEIRA. Some venues score well on setting, others on food: the Bamboo Lagoon is one of the few to excel – and then some – in both categories. Why not impress your date by sashaying across this Polynesian retreat's wooden bridge, with water features underneath and leafy plants all around. Positive impression thus made, you may feast on all manner of Asian delights, including the sushi and sashimi bar. |
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BiCE Ristorante |
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Jumeirah Beach Rd Hilton Jumeirah Dubai, Dubai • 4-318-2520
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JUMEIRAH. Renowned around the world for Northern Italian cuisine, BiCE provides a true cosmopolitan dining experience. The elegant interior is noteworthy for its contemporary design, white linens, and exotic greenery. The menu features dishes from each city in the BiCE family. Thus, alongside terrific Milanese cuisine that is the restaurant's signature, you'll also find offerings such as black bean-crusted lamb, salmon sashimi, and hot hammour carpaccio. Terrace dining offers enchanting views of the Persian Gulf. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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Biella Caffé Pizzeria |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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Al Qutaeyet Rd Wafi City, Dubai • 4-324-4666
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BUR DUBAI. Biella Caffé Pizzeria is a favorite with shoppers, who enjoy taking late-afternoon respites here in a relaxed yet upscale setting. The plain wood tables are arranged so that each offers a view of large picture windows – the perfect backdrop for an intimate conversation over a latte macchiato, frozen strawberry or apricot cocktail, or tiramisu. Those looking for heartier fare should opt to dine in the more formal main dining area, where the professional staff caters to your every need and the kitchen produces delicious dishes such as four cheese pizza, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and salmon with black olives and a potato tart. |
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User Rating: 7.6666
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Blue Elephant |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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Al Garhoud Rd Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai • 4-705-4660
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Description:
GARHOUD. Widely regarded as one of Dubai's finest Thai restaurants, the distinctive Blue Elephant features a tranquil waterfall, exotic flowers and greenery, and intricate stained wood accents, creating the illusion that you're not in Dubai but in some quaint Southeast Asian village. The cuisine matches the decor stroke for stroke. Royal Thai dishes include herbs, spices and produce imported from Thailand, and the aromas of basil, chilies and lemongrass flow through the air, enticing first time patrons to order some of the spicier items (marked on the menu with red elephants). Saturdays feature an unforgettable lunch buffet. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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