A Special Dinner: the Best Views, the Finest Cuisine
Many of the high-end Dubai restaurants offer not only world-class cuisine, but also a unique experience of being on top of the world or surrounded by the sea. An average bill for this selection is 200–500 AED.
One of the most famous restaurants of Dubai, located on the 122th floor of the Burj Khalifa tower. It is famous for its unforgettable view, excellent service, and fine cuisine. A dinner with wine would cost from 1000 AED per person.
Burj Khalifa1, Mohammed Bin Rashid BoulevardBurj Khalifa/Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Pierchic is often called the most romantic restaurant in Dubai (and one of the best seafood restaurants, as well). Standing on its own private pier, the restaurant is surrounded by the water of the Arabian Gulf. The food (in European Mediterranean style) is praised by critics and guests (but slightly less than the fantastic location and atmosphere). An average dinner would cost about 500 AED.
Imagine dining in a private transparent air-conditioned orb with a great view at Dubai Marina! Each of the 22 transparent orbs features a Bluetooth speaker for you to play your own music while you enjoy pan-Asian food.
Bluewaters15a, Blue Waters Island streetMarsa Dubai, Dubai
Open since 2001, this restaurant features rich, theatre-inspired interiors and a massive menu with a variety of cuisines from Thai to Italian. A nice choice for a romantic evening
This Japanese restaurant on the 17th floor boasts a cool view of the Dubai skyline, but that’s not the only notable thing about it: some say that TOMO serves the best sushi in Dubai.
A seaside brasserie in North American style. The interior features marble tabletops and green antique banker’s lamps, and the outside terrace offers a nice view of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Eye ferris wheel. One of the best spots in Dubai to have oysters or to enjoy a brunch feast(390 AED).
Friday brunch is an extremely important social event for Dubaians. Most of the restaurants have special offers from 1pm till 5pm on Friday (the main idea is: pay a fixed price and join the opulent spread).
Double Tree By Hilton64, Al Mamsha streetJumeirah Beach Residence, Marsa Dubai, Dubai
Perfect meat served in a quite impressive way in the dark-wood interior with leather seats, and the view of the waters of Al Seef. Beef Butterfall Steak (320 AED), presented in flames and on a giant bone, is a hit. Seafood is also great.
Located on the 25th floor of Hyatt Regency Dubai, Al Dawaar is Dubai’s only revolving restaurant (but doesn’t bank on it). The rotation takes around an hour and a half and allows you to see Old Dubai, the Creek, and the distant skyscrapers of Dubai Downtown. There is a buffet serving a wide variety of European, Middle Eastern and Asian appetisers and main courses. Brunch on Friday is 249 AED per person and dinner is 229 AED per person (beverages not included).
Located in Burj Khalifa, this restaurant serves Indian cuisine (from North to South) in refined minimalistic interiors complimented by a perfect view of The Dubai Fountain and Downtown Dubai. Lots of options for vegetarians.
Burj Khalifa1, Mohammed Bin Rashid BoulevardBurj Khalifa/Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm is an underwater bar and restaurant with floor to ceiling glass panels with breathtaking views of the Ambassador Lagoon, so sharks literally glide by your table, all while you enjoy outstanding seafood in subdued lighting.
Atlantis The Palm3, Crescent East streetThe Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
A seafood restaurant run by a two Michelin star chef, Nathan Outlaw. Another attraction is the floor-to-ceiling glass panel separating the dining room from the giant aquarium. So the fish are swimming by and above you while you eat your oysters (500 AED for a dozen) or grilled tiger prawns in parsley and lemon butter sauce (475 AED)
Burj Al Arab868, Jumeirah roadUmm Suqeim 3, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Scape serves Californian cuisine (a mix of Asian, Latin American, the Mediterranean and more ideas and influences). The atmosphere is a bit more laid-back than one might expect from a restaurant at the luxurious Burj Al-Arab. Sit at the terrace to enjoy a beautiful sea view, and try fish tacos with guacamole and salsa (95 AED).
Burj Al Arab868, Jumeirah roadUmm Suqeim 3, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
An Asian restaurant and bar with a relaxing Thai atmosphere and a perfect view over the Burj Khalifa tower. The cocktail menu features some bold experiments with ingredients like balsamic vinegar and blue cheese.
Taj Dubai Hotel14, Al Mustaqbal streetBusiness Bay, Dubai
Peruvian cuisine with a modern vibe, rave reviews, and excellent service. Peruvian style means that the decor is handcrafted and extremely colorful. The window seats offer a view of Downtown Dubai. You can also see what’s going on in the open kitchen behind the glass. Cocktails, seafood and steaks are especially recommended.
Indian cuisine served spectacularly in an impressive eclectic interior that lives up to the restaurant’s name: it’s quite dark with pops of vibrant color. One of the best spots in Dubai for molecular gastronomy.
Burj Daman16, Al Mustaqbal streetZa'abeel 2, Za'abeel, Dubai
A small French restaurant (with an Italian influence) with tightly packed tables and electric atmosphere. La Petite Maison serves pasta, carpaccio, grilled and fried fish and seafood, and, naturally, wine. An average check is about 500 AED.
Authentic Moroccan cuisine accompanied by lively Moroccan music. Tagine is a magical device of a Moroccan kitchen: a conic pot used to slow-cook meat, vegetables and other ingredients; the dish cooked in it would also be called “tagine”. Besides tagines, try pastilla bil hamam: a Moroccan filo pie with pigeon meat and crushed almonds, covered with cinnamon and icing sugar. The average price for a dinner — circa 500 AED.
40, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud streetAl Sufouh 2, Al Sufouh, Dubai
A Latin American restaurant serving amazing steaks (210–350 AED). Toro Toro has gotten on most of the lists for the best brunches in the city. The Toro Toro brunch costs from 375 AED (for the brunch with soft drinks) to 525 AED (for the brunch with alcoholic beverages).
Tower 232, Elemreef streetJumeirah Beach Residence, Marsa Dubai, Dubai