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Dubai’s original British gastropub, with breakfast from 8am, a lakeside garden, proper pub classics and a packed weekly diary.

A French neighbourhood bistro on Dubai Marina Promenade, with current menu prices, online reservations, weekend breakfast and two waterside terraces.

Ultra Emaar Square is a weekday Downtown brasserie for 7am breakfast, healthy business lunches, takeaway and delivery, with current menu prices.

Ultra Marina Plaza is a seven-day brasserie with breakfast, healthy lunches, a changing deli, weekday value meals, takeaway and delivery.

Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in Gate Village 6, with a changing weekday lunch menu and clearly published set-menu terms.

Cyril Lignac's French-Japanese dining room on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place.

Bright Riviera cooking, excellent people-watching and a dining room that has mastered the long lunch.

The original DIFC modern-Japanese heavyweight, built around sushi, robata and a perpetually charged room.

A high-energy New York burger joint at Rixos Premium JBR, known for stacked burgers, outrageous CrazyShakes and match-night screens.

A colourful Indian restaurant on The Beach at JBR, mixing familiar favourites with playful modern signatures.

A relaxed British-American gastropub at Amwaj Rotana with live sport, generous pub food and a notably long happy hour.

A six-station international buffet at JW Marriott Marquis, built for groups who refuse to agree on one cuisine.

An atmospheric Thai dining room at JW Marriott Marquis serving polished classics from tom yum to pad Thai.

A rainforest-scale DIFC dining room serving Latin American dishes, sushi and charcoal-grilled meats until late.

Playful modern Asian sharing plates spread across three intimate floors in DIFC Gate Village.

Female-led Italian cooking on the 70th floor of SLS Dubai, pairing handmade pasta and firewood baking with skyline views.

Northern Chinese cooking, theatrical interiors and a terrace tucked into DIFC's Gate Building 6.

Contemporary Japanese robatayaki in The Opus, with a lively dining room, terrace and dishes built around the open grill.

A beachfront Latin American and Caribbean restaurant where fire cooking, ceviche and sunset views meet the sand.

A sprawling home-grown brasserie in ICD Brookfield Place with distinct rooms, a seafood counter and serious all-day range.

A handsome old-world brasserie at ME Dubai serving seafood, steaks and long lunches with grown-up swagger.

A Polynesian institution at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah with wood-fired cooking, tropical cocktails, live music and Gulf views.

Ramen, sushi and small plates in City Walk's licensed C2 district, with a separate menu from Daikan Ramen in JLT.

The Lake Terrace Tower branch of Vietnamese Foodies, with pho, banh mi and rice-paper rolls in Cluster D.

Daikan's ramen-led JLT branch at Lake Shore Tower 1, with published bowl prices and a different menu from City Walk.

Borderless, deeply personal cooking from three brothers, rooted in Syria and fluent in Dubai.

A noodle bar at lake level in JLT's Cluster J, serving custom stir-fries, soups and Sapporo-style ramen.

Soulful Balkan cooking, excellent pastries and a breakfast crowd that knows what it is doing.

Produce-led cooking from an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.

A vegetarian Indian tasting menu with confidence, precision and no consolation-prize energy.

Warm, deeply personal Levantine home cooking in JLT.

A maximalist, ultra-luxury tasting experience merging Nordic and Asian ideas.

Restrained, highly polished Italian cooking at Bulgari Resort Dubai.

An underwater fine-dining room built around a long, theatrical seafood tasting menu.

A tiny chef's-table tasting experience high above Dubai Marina.

A rooftop chef's counter telling a highly personal Dubai story course by course.

Pitfire's Cluster D lakefront pizzeria, with two pizza sizes and a menu that rewards checking the sharing maths.

An intimate tasting-menu restaurant pushing modern Indian cooking into its own orbit.

Bold, borderless cooking with a lively Downtown dining room.

A rooftop garden lounge drawing across the Middle East and North Africa.

Contemporary Anatolian cooking with a polished Palm dining room.

Modern Portuguese cooking with a sea-facing terrace and rooftop pool views.

Sky-high fine dining at Burj Al Arab with views that do not believe in understatement.

A leafy courtyard for Emirati breakfasts, tea and old-Dubai atmosphere.

Historic British recipes reworked with Heston-level polish and theatre.

A relaxed neighbourhood Japanese restaurant with sharp sushi and charcoal-grilled skewers.

Jazz-age styling and polished Japanese cooking in Restaurant Village.

Elegant French fine dining in the hushed grounds of One&Only The Palm.

Seasonal, low-waste cooking beside Jameel Arts Centre.

Polished Tuscan-led Italian cooking in DIFC.

A long-running Persian dining room overlooking Dubai Creek.

Pan-Asian noodles and wok dishes in City Walk's Courtyard, with straightforward family-meal options. Check current dine-in prices with the branch.

A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.

No-frills fried fish, prawns and curry beside the fishing harbour.

Gymkhana's Dubai outpost is open in DIFC, serving Indian dishes in a club-inspired dining room. The opening is sourced; this is not a firsthand meal review.

A bustling Syrian institution for grills, mezze and very generous tables.

Boston Lane is a cafe in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Cassette is a cafe in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Common Grounds Dubai Hills is a cafe in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

KAVE is a cafe in Al Quoz, Dubai.

L’ETO Dubai Hills is a cafe in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Nightjar Coffee Roasters is a cafe in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Tania’s Teahouse is a cafe in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Tom & Serg is a cafe in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Urth Caffé City Walk is a cafe in City Walk, Dubai.

An intimate Japanese izakaya and ramen restaurant in The Onyx.

101 Dining Lounge & Marina is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

11 Woodfire is a Modern Grill restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Abd el Wahab Pier 7 is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

African Queen Dubai is a Mediterranean restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Akiba Dori Dubai Hills is a Japanese Italian restaurant in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Akira Back Dubai is a Japanese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Al Fanar Al Seef is an Emirati restaurant in Al Seef, Dubai.

A compact old-Dubai favourite known for Iranian kebabs.

Alaya is a Middle Eastern restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Alici is an Italian Seafood restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Almayass by the Sea is a Lebanese Armenian restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Amaseena is a Middle Eastern restaurant in JBR, Dubai.

Aretha is a European restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Ariana’s Persian Kitchen is a Persian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Armani/Amal is an Indian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Armani/Hashi is a Japanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Armani/Ristorante is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Asado is an Argentinian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Asia Asia Pier 7 is an Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Asil Dubai is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

At.mosphere is a Modern European restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Atelier M is a Mediterranean restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Avli by tashas is a Greek restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Bahar is a Middle Eastern restaurant in JBR, Dubai.

Bai Bar & Terrace is an Asian restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Bâoli Dubai is an Asian Mediterranean restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

BASTA! is an Italian restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Beefbar Dubai is a Steakhouse restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Berenjak Dubai is a Persian restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Bleu Blanc is a French restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Bombay Borough is an Indian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Bombay Brasserie Dubai is an Indian restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Bosporus JBR is a Turkish restaurant in JBR, Dubai.

Brass Monkey Bluewaters is an American restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Brothaus is a German restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Buddha-Bar Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Bull & Bear is a Steakhouse restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar is an Australian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Bussola is an Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Caravan is an International restaurant in JBR, Dubai.

Cargo Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Carnival by Trèsind is an Indian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Catch22 JBR is an International restaurant in JBR, Dubai.

CÉ LA VI Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Chez Wam is a French restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Cipriani Dubai is an Italian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

City Social Dubai is a Modern European restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

CLAP Dubai is a Japanese restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Clay Dubai is a Nikkei restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

CouCou Dubai is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Couqley French Bistro JLT is a French restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Din Tai Fung Bluewaters is a Chinese restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Doors Dubai Mall is a Mediterranean restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Duck & Waffle Dubai is a British restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Estiatorio Milos Dubai is a Greek Seafood restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Eva Beach House is a Mediterranean restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

Ewaan is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Farzi Café City Walk is an Indian restaurant in City Walk, Dubai.

February 30 is a Mediterranean restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

Fish Beach Taverna is a Mediterranean restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Flamingo Room by tashas is an International restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Fouquet’s Dubai is a French restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

French Riviera Beach is a French Mediterranean restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

GAIA Dubai is a Greek restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Gallery 7/40 is a Mediterranean restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

GIA Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Gigi Rigolatto Dubai is an Italian restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

GITANO Dubai is a Mexican restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

HANU is a Korean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Hillhouse Brasserie is a British restaurant in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Il Gattopardo Dubai is an Italian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

INA Dubai is an Open Fire restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Indego by Vineet is an Indian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Indochine Dubai is a French Asian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Josette is a French restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Kaimana Beach is a Polynesian restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Kayto is a Nikkei restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

KIGO is a Japanese restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Koko Bay is an Asian restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

Krasota Dubai is a Creative restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Kyma Beach is a Greek restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is an Italian restaurant in City Walk, Dubai.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Dubai is a French restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

La Cantine Beach is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

La Maison Ani Dubai Mall is a French restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

La Mar by Gastón Acurio is a Peruvian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

La Niña is an Iberian Latin restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

La Petite Ani DIFC is a French restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Ling Ling Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Logma Dubai Mall is an Emirati restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Long Teng is a Chinese Seafood restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Lúnico Dubai is a Spanish restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Maiden Shanghai is a Chinese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Maison De Curry is an Indian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Maison de la Plage is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Mama Zonia is a Latin American restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Markette Dubai Mall is an International restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Mekong is a Southeast Asian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Mina Brasserie is a European restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Mina’s Kitchen is an International restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Mitts & Trays Bluewaters is an International restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Mondoux Dubai Creek Harbour is a European restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai.

Mythos Kouzina & Grill is a Greek restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Mythos Urban Greek Eatery is a Greek restaurant in City Walk, Dubai.

NAZCAA is a Nikkei restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Ninive Beach is a Middle Eastern restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

Nobu by the Beach is a Japanese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Nola Eatery & Social House is a Southern American restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Nuska Beach is a Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Pai Thai is a Thai restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

Papas Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Pierchic is an Italian Seafood restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

Playa Beach Club is a Peruvian restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

Prime68 is a Steakhouse restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Rang Mahal is an Indian restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Rare Brasserie is a European restaurant in City Walk, Dubai.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki Hills is a Japanese restaurant in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Rhodes W1 is a British restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Roberto’s Dubai is an Italian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Sakhalin Dubai is a Mediterranean Asian restaurant in J1 Beach, Dubai.

SALT Kite Beach is an American restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

SAN Beach is a Mediterranean restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

Saya Brasserie City Walk is an International restaurant in City Walk, Dubai.

Seagrill Bistro is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Shababeek is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Shanghai Me is an Asian restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

SHI is a Chinese restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Shimmers on the Beach is a Greek restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

Signor Sassi Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Sloane’s is an International restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Smoki Moto is a Korean Steakhouse restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Social House Dubai is an International restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Soulgreen Dubai is a Plant Based restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai.

Sucre Dubai is a Latin American restaurant in DIFC, Dubai.

Sufret Maryam is a Levantine restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Summersalt is an Asian restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Surf Club is a Mediterranean restaurant in West Beach, Dubai.

SUSHISAMBA Dubai is a Japanese Brazilian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Tagomago is a Spanish restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

The Beach House Anantara is a Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

The Courtyard Al Seef is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Al Seef, Dubai.

The Duck Hook is a British restaurant in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

The Lighthouse Dubai Design District is a Mediterranean restaurant in Al Quoz, Dubai.

The London Project is an International restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

The Scene by Simon Rimmer is a British restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

The Tap House Dubai Hills is a Gastropub restaurant in Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Thiptara is a Thai restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

Torno Subito is an Italian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Toro Toro Dubai is a Latin American restaurant in Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Urla is an Aegean restaurant in Downtown Dubai, Dubai.

VAGA is an Armenian restaurant in Bluewaters, Dubai.

Verde Beach Dubai is a Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Weslodge Saloon is a North American restaurant in Business Bay, Dubai.

Zest is an Italian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

A long-standing Dubai institution for Pakistani comfort food.