The neighbourhood edit

Where to eat in Dubai Marina.

We compared 19 venues and kept 3 researched restaurants for this edit.

THE QUICK ANSWER

For restaurants in Dubai Marina, start with Bistro des Arts for classic French bistro cooking with current prices, Ultra Brasserie, Marina Plaza for seven-day breakfast and lunch and Row on 45 for intimate chef's table. Every restaurant shown here has enough editorial research to earn its place; the wider directory is kept separate.

Waterfront bistros, skyline tables and dependable all-day addresses for a neighbourhood that rarely sits still.

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Plate Snob Pick

Bistro des Arts

Dubai Marina, Dubai

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

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Plate Snob Pick

Row on 45

Dubai Marina, Dubai

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

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