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10Best Asian |
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Al Mahara |
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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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Bamboo Lagoon |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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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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Benjarong |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Sheikh Zayed Rd Dusit Dubai, 24th Floor, Dubai • 4-343-3333
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JUMEIRAH. An ornate dining room featuring rich dark wood furniture, intricately designed pillars and molding, and elegant table settings, the Dusit Dubai's signature restaurant offers diners a chance to experience fine Royal Thai cuisine and hospitality in their most accommodating incarnations. Enjoy the chef's celebrated menu, which stands as the culmination of his more than three years of culinary "exploration" in places like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Japan. Ask for a table near a window, and you can enjoy an enchanting view of the desert whilst you dine. |
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Blue Elephant |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Al Garhoud Rd Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai • 4-705-4660
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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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Creekside |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Baniyas St and Creek Rd Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Dubai • 4-228-1111
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DEIRA. Some of Dubai's most highly regarded sushi is served here Tuesday and Friday-Sunday evenings. The view may be a disappointment (a wall blocks the bustling creek banks), but the authentic atmosphere and exceptional menu are sure to please. |
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ET Sushi |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Jumeirah Beach Rd Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai • 4-330-0000
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JUMEIRAH. Mixing sushi with modern convenience – that is the shtick at Emirates Towers Sushi, one of business district's trendier lunch eateries. Colorful plates of maki sushi, nigiri sushi, matto maki, rainbow maki and California rolls ride out to customers on a conveyor belt, circling the seated area. Plates are color coded, so you can keep up with how much your bill is going to be – just be careful, everything is so enticing that it's easy to accumulate quite a bill. If you're in the mood for something warmer, ET also prepares excellent portions of Japanese chicken, grilled sardines and fried vegetables. |
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La Baie |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Dubai • 4-399-4000
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JUMEIRAH. Definitely one for that special occasion, La Baie's opulent surroundings are matched by their superb cuisine, prepared by chefs at the top of their culinary game. The restaurant's foray into seafood specialization has been a huge success and, currently, La Baie is a strutting peacock. The outdoor terrace is an idyllic spot in winter, overlooking the Gulf and hotel gardens. |
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Noodle House |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Sheikh Zayed Rd Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai • 4-319-8088
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Description:
The Noodle House serves up fun and affordable dining, with its 'tick box' menus and back-to-school-style lengthy benches and tables (the former are unfortunately not the last word in comfort). The unpretentious vibe and insistence on quality bridge the gap between fast food and fine South East Asian dining. An impressive à la carte menu features all the region's favorites complemented with authentic ethnic drinks, juices and cocktails. |
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Spectrum on One |
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Sheikh Zayed Rd Fairmont Dubai, Dubai V8W 1W5 • 4-332-5555
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Spectrum on One, the luxurious Fairmont Dubai's signature restaurant, offers internationally-themed gastronomy, from Szechwan specialties and tandoori dishes to succulent seafood from the coast of Normandy and Continental-inspired pastries and desserts. Those opting for seafood may select their "Catch" from the restaurant's own saltwater tank. Spectrum's best tables offer sweeping views of downtown Dubai, and a cozy bar/lounge area is an ideal place to wind down your day over a few cocktails in a refined setting. |
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Thai Bistro |
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(Restaurants - Asian) |
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Jumeirah Beach Rd Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai • 4-346-1111
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Description:
JUMEIRAH. For terrific Thai cuisine, look no further than the exotic Thai Bistro. Authentic dishes are prepared from scratch using traditional cooking techniques and fresh ingredients. Specialties include chicken and fish curries served with vegetable side dishes. Of course, the handmade spring rolls are out of this world, making them a sublime way to kick off your meal, and an extensive wine list is also available. For that added effect, ask for a table on the patio, where you can look out over lovely gardens and the enchanting Arabian Sea as you dine by the light of the moon and stars. |
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