BritishReform Social & GrillReform Social & Grill
The Lakes, Dubai
Dubai’s original British gastropub, with breakfast from 8am, a lakeside garden, proper pub classics and a packed weekly diary.
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BritishReform Social & GrillThe Lakes, Dubai
Dubai’s original British gastropub, with breakfast from 8am, a lakeside garden, proper pub classics and a packed weekly diary.
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Lebanese-ArmenianAlmayassAl Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
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InternationalRawyaShatti Al Qurum, Muscat
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InternationalSummer HouseZighy Bay, Musandam
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AmericanBlack Tap JBRJBR, Dubai
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IndianBombay BungalowJBR, Dubai
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BritishJB’s GastropubJBR, Dubai
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Middle EasternSpice MarketZighy Bay, Musandam
The resort's warm, mud-kitchen dining room for Arabic breakfasts, mezze, grills and regional dinner specials.
Modern ContemporaryLOWEWadi Al Safa 3, Dubai
Produce-led cooking from an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.
Japanese ContemporaryOtoroAl Qana, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed contemporary Japanese restaurant overlooking Al Qana.
Balkan21gramsMeydan, Dubai
Soulful Balkan cooking, excellent pastries and a breakfast crowd that knows what it is doing.
LevantineBait MaryamJumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Warm, deeply personal Levantine home cooking in JLT.
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A leafy courtyard for Emirati breakfasts, tea and old-Dubai atmosphere.
JapaneseGoldfish Sushi & YakitoriAl Wasl, Dubai
A relaxed neighbourhood Japanese restaurant with sharp sushi and charcoal-grilled skewers.
Japanese Contemporary3FilsJumeirah, Dubai
A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.
Al Khuwair, Muscat
A family-friendly poolside dining stop at The Chedi's Serai wing. Confirm guest access first.
LebaneseBeirut Sur MerMamsha, Abu Dhabi
Colourful Lebanese dining by the beach at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
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A Sheraton Grand Doha restaurant with Qatari dishes and a broad international menu.
SyrianAroos DamascusAl Muraqqabat, Dubai
A bustling Syrian institution for grills, mezze and very generous tables.
Emirati ContemporaryErthAl Hosn, Abu Dhabi
A contemporary expression of Emirati cooking beside Qasr Al Hosn.
ItalianAntoniaMamsha, Abu Dhabi
A casual Roman-style pizzeria at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
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A local favourite for Emirati and Kuwaiti home-style cooking.