Where to eat
in Dubai.

Asian fusion · Address Sky View

Lobster tail tempura

Sky bar on the 54th floor with an infinity pool club. International DJ nights.

Mediterranean · Al Qasr

Dover sole with brown butter

A restaurant on stilts facing the Burj Al Arab, with the most filmed sunset in Dubai.

Turkish steakhouse · D-Maris Bay

Salt Bae performance + tomahawk

The iconic social-media experience. Book 2 months ahead.

Japanese izakaya · DIFC

Black cod miso

An institution for the finance and creative crowd. DJs on Fridays and Saturdays.

Traditional Emirati · Burj Al Arab

Lamb ouzi, slow-cooked for 4 hours

The only traditional Emirati restaurant inside the Burj Al Arab – the place to taste true local cuisine.

Premium food hall · Souk Al Bahar

The best of Dubai's chefs across 17 stalls

Can't decide? Head to Time Out Market, with views of the Burj Khalifa fountains.

Contemporary European · Burj Khalifa, level 122

7-course tasting menu

The highest restaurant in the world (442 m), with 360° views.

Gourmet burgers · Kite Beach

Wagyu burger + truffle fries

The food truck that became a chain. Right on the beach, casual chic.

Mediterranean · One&Only Royal Mirage

Seafood platter + sushi

On a pontoon, with cocktails and Marina views at sunset.

Lebanese · Madinat Jumeirah

Mezze + grill

A traditional Lebanese restaurant with a terrace overlooking the lagoon. Great shisha.

French bistro · JLT

Steak frites + tarte Tatin

The expats' favourite French bistro. Quick service.

Levantine street food · JBR

Falafel sandwich + mango juice

The best Levantine street food in JBR. Open late.

Peruvian · Restaurant Village, DIFC

Ceviche + lomo saltado

The chicest Peruvian in town, with a separate pisco bar.

Southern French · DIFC

Burrata di Puglia + milk-fed lamb

The society hotspot. A legendary Sunday brunch.

Iranian · Bur Dubai

Chelo kebab koobideh

Open since 1978. No influencers, just locals. The best value for money in Dubai.

Grilled fish · Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

Spicy grilled hammour

A fisherman's shack turned institution. Expect an hour's queue in the evening – it's worth it.

Pakistani · Satwa

Chicken karahi + naan

Dubai's Pakistani institution since 1978. Open late – perfect after a night out.

Palestinian home cooking · Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Maqluba + musakhan

Palestinian family cooking, from grandmother's recipes. Dishes for sharing.