Dubai - Restaurants - BlackBook Guides

Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
+971-4-301-7600

Al Mahara

Meaning pearl this signature restaurant oozes opulence. The dining experience surreally begins with a trip on a submarine. The ride is artificial so don’t strap in. A colossal aquarium domina... read more

Festival City, Dubai
+971-4-701-1128

Reflects Par Pierre Gagnaire

French chef Pierre Gagnaire brings Michelin star expertise to Dubai. Molecular gastronomy is served up like a science experiment. Wisteria colored chandeliers and plush purple carpet add a theatric... read more

Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah , Dubai
+971-4-399-9999

Olives

Imposing pillars, ornate ceilings and mouth-watering cuisine help make this Italian restaurant a real contender in a city of over-elaborate imposters. Romance is a distinct possibility thanks to th... read more

Deira, Dubai
+971-4-607-7977

Hofbrauhaus

Stereotypes abound. One litre stein jugs. Heavy oak benches. Lederhosen. An amusing replica of a Munich brewery where everyday is Oktoberfest. Authenticity continues to transcend from old country p... read more

Al Sufouh Road, Jumeriah , Dubai
+971-4-399-9999

Celebrities

With a celebrity following including Mariah Carey you can forgive the pretentious name. Even the water here oozes star quality – Lacroix no less. A fine dining arena with even finer decor. Ar... read more

Al Sufouh Rd.,The Walkway JBR, Dubai Marina, Dubai
+971-4-399-4000

The Ritz Carlton Lobby Lounge

Strictly for those with royal leanings. Regal chairs, plush swirling carpets that suck in your heels, and a pomp of silver teapots befitting palatial excess. Come midday the lobby is filled with su... read more

Trade Centre Rd., Bur Dubai, Dubai
+971-4-351-7009

Paul

Slick, classic and oh so arrogant. Paul has the typical Parisian characteristics. This chic French cafe chain dominates all areas of Dubai. Don’t come here for greasy fried breakfast. It&rsqu... read more

Deira, Dubai
+971-4-209-1100

Al Dawaar

The décor couldn’t be more bespoke if it tried. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels overlooking the length and breadth of a heaving Dubai. Dark, understated cherry wood appliances. Tables an... read more

Satwa, Dubai
+971-4-331-5353

Ravi

It has all the aesthetic hallmarks of a place to avoid; plastic garden furniture, paper tablecloths, recyclable tupperware, electric waterfall mural. Luckily the Indian cuisine is one of the tastie... read more

Deira, Dubai
+971-4-227-1111

Glasshouse

Mondays and Wednesdays: extraordinarily cheap drink and food promotion, drawing in the penny-pinching crowd. While Gordon Ramsay’s Verre sits across the hall, Glasshouse has established itsel... read more