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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.
FrenchBistro des ArtsDubai Marina, Dubai
A French neighbourhood bistro on Dubai Marina Promenade, with current menu prices, online reservations, weekend breakfast and two waterside terraces.
Modern InternationalNayzakSaadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
Nayzak is the all-day restaurant inside Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, with a globally minded menu, exact prices, terrace seating and online reservations.
ChineseDai Pai DongAl Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi's polished take on a Cantonese street market, with dim sum, roasted meats and hand-pulled noodles.
Japanese Contemporary99 Sushi BarAl Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
An intimate Michelin-recognised Japanese restaurant at The Galleria, specialising in luxury sushi, omakase and precise hot dishes.
MediterraneanBOCADIFC, Dubai
Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in Gate Village 6, with a changing weekday lunch menu and clearly published set-menu terms.
ItalianCafe MilanoAl Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A refined Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi with handmade pasta, seafood and a waterfront terrace.
PeruvianCOYA Abu DhabiAl Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A colourful Peruvian dining room at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island, with ceviche, charcoal grills and a serious Pisco bar.
ItalianBrezzaMuscat Bay, Muscat
A polished Italian and Mediterranean rooftop restaurant at Jumeirah Muscat Bay, built for seafood, sea air and dinner after sunset.
ItalianEssenzaShatti Al Qurum, Muscat
Mandarin Oriental Muscat's elegant Italian dinner restaurant, with an open kitchen, garden terrace and a separate bar.
MediterraneanMezzeria & Shua ShackZighy Bay, Musandam
A saltwater-pool and beachfront restaurant that shifts from easy Mediterranean lunches to Omani shua nights on the sand.
InternationalRawyaShatti Al Qurum, Muscat
A bright poolside restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Muscat for breakfast, lunch and internationally minded plates with local touches.
InternationalSummer HouseZighy Bay, Musandam
A relaxed pool-and-wadi terrace for lunch, dinner, locally landed fish and homemade ice creams at Six Senses Zighy Bay.
Farm-to-tableSense on the EdgeZighy Bay, Musandam
A mountaintop tasting-menu restaurant 293 metres above Zighy Bay, with a cinematic terrace looking across the Musandam coast.
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.
Asian ContemporaryJun'sDowntown Dubai, Dubai
Bold, borderless cooking with a lively Downtown dining room.
Indian ContemporaryMartabaan by Hemant OberoiCorniche, Abu Dhabi
Contemporary Indian cooking with a terrace overlooking the palace beach.
Middle EasternNiniveDIFC, Dubai
A rooftop garden lounge drawing across the Middle East and North Africa.
AnatolianRüyaPalm Jumeirah, Dubai
Contemporary Anatolian cooking with a polished Palm dining room.
Portuguese ContemporaryTasca by José AvillezJumeirah, Dubai
Modern Portuguese cooking with a sea-facing terrace and rooftop pool views.
EmiratiArabian Tea HouseAl Fahidi, Dubai
A leafy courtyard for Emirati breakfasts, tea and old-Dubai atmosphere.
Modern EuropeanTeibleAl Jaddaf, Dubai
Seasonal, low-waste cooking beside Jameel Arts Centre.
Japanese Contemporary3FilsJumeirah, Dubai
A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.
SeafoodBu QtairUmm Suqeim, Dubai
No-frills fried fish, prawns and curry beside the fishing harbour.
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.
MediterraneanMikaYas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat
Steaks and global grills with indoor and outdoor seating and sea views.
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat
Open-air Arabic and Levantine grills at InterContinental Muscat.
West Bay Lagoon, Doha
Poolside Italian food with wood-fired pizza and an outdoor terrace.
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat
A rooftop pool lounge with Mediterranean food, drinks and sunset views.
Al Khuwair, Muscat
Open-air poolside dining at The Chedi. Check guest access and current service before visiting.
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat
Poolside Italian food, including pasta and pizza, at InterContinental Muscat.
Al Mouj, Muscat
A beachfront lounge serving sharing plates, mocktails and cocktails.
Muscat Bay, Muscat
Poolside and beachside food at Jumeirah Muscat Bay, with seafood on the menu.
ItalianAntoniaMamsha, Abu Dhabi
A casual Roman-style pizzeria at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
Japanese ContemporaryNIRI