BritishReform Social & GrillFeatured restaurantPlate Snob Pick
Reform Social & Grill
The Lakes, Dubai
A British gastropub built around a generous garden and all-day dining.
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Produce-led cooking from an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.
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Japanese Contemporary3FilsPlate Snob PickHot right now
3Fils
Jumeirah, Dubai
A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.
MediterraneanMikaPlate Snob PickHot right now
Mika
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
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BritishReform Social & GrillFeatured restaurantPlate Snob Pick
Reform Social & Grill
The Lakes, Dubai
A British gastropub built around a generous garden and all-day dining.
Japanese Contemporary3FilsFeatured restaurantPlate Snob PickHot right now
3Fils
Jumeirah, Dubai
A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.
MediterraneanMikaPlate Snob PickHot right now
Mika
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
Modern ContemporaryLOWEPlate Snob Pick
LOWE
Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubai
Produce-led cooking from an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.
Balkan21gramsPlate Snob Pick
21grams
Meydan, Dubai
Soulful Balkan cooking, excellent pastries and a breakfast crowd that knows what it is doing.
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