Dubai’s Best Places To Eat

Dubai’s dining scene is world-class in both quality and variety. The Emiratis are obsessed with what’s new and what’s next. Your guests will find all their cravings fulfilled, whether they choose to dine at upscale restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs, at the coolest beachfront cafes, or at souks and malls for casual dining and street food. Outstanding is standard when it comes to dining here in Dubai.

Time Out Market, Downtown Dubai

For a Casual Dinner

At Time Out Market Dubai, visitors can enjoy the city’s most delicious dishes under one roof. Your customers can look forward to the highest-rated local restaurants and some Dubai’s most-revered chefs all in one place. Spanning 43,000 sqm, there are 17 unique food concepts with everything personally taste-tested and approved by local food experts.

There are 18 restaurants and 3 bars, serving everything from dim sum to desserts. Guests can take their time enjoying every delicacy while taking in the gorgeous views of the Dubai Fountain below.

Our Favourite Vendors

Masti

A fine dining of the weird and wonderful with Indian fusion cooking.

Pickl

Simple, but not basic, burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and sides. Dubai's best-known home-grown burger brand.

Reif

Arguably the best ramen Dubai has to offer, as well as a number of mouth-watering Japanese classics with a twist.

Scoopi

Ice creamery which makes its ice cream using liquid nitrogen and is big on fun. It's all about the drama here.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Mon-Thurs: 12pm to 12am
Fri: 12pm to 1am
Sat: 10am to 1am
Sun: 10am to 12am

Do they accept cash?

No, Time Out Market Dubai is a cashless market

Location

3rd floor at Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai

Hakkasan, Atlantis the Palm

For Date Night

Hakkasan is the perfect restaurant to recommend to your customers who are looking for a sumptuous and luxurious dining experience or a romantic date night.

Serving “reimagined contemporary Chinese cuisine”, the restaurant’s interior sets the mood with carved wooden screens, rich jewel tones and flickering candles while the menu is nothing less than Michelin-starred.  Award-winning cocktails are a must, with a wide range to choose from and all created by Hakkasan’s own world-class mixologists.

Our Favourite Dishes

Crispy Duck Salad

With pomelo, pine nut and shallots.

Stir-fry Rib Eye Beef

In a black pepper coating.

Tofu, Aubergine and Mushroom

In a delicious chilli and black bean sauce.

Wok-Sear Tiger Prawn

With white asparagus, shimeji and chilli.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun: 6pm to 11pm

Dress Code

Smart casual. No sportswear or shorts.

Location

Atlantis, The Palm Dubai

Abd El Wahab

For The Views

Named after the street where it was located in Beirut, Abd El Wahab serves incredible authentic flavours of Lebanon with surreal views of the Dubai Marina, or the Dubai Fountains and Burj Khalifa. The menu also features a variety of delicious Middle Eastern dishes, giving your customers a wide variety of irresistible options to choose from.

A popular chain restaurant, there are several Abd El Wahab throughout the UAE, all serving mouthwatering and freshly-made dishes in gorgeous interiors. Shisha is also available.

Our Favourite Dishes

Tabbouleh

A traditional Lebanese salad made with chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bukgure, olive oil & lemon dressing.

Chich Taouk

Chicken chunks marinated in lemon juice & garlic, served on skewers, with tasty garlic sauce.

Pistachio Bil Ghazal

A dessert made of stuffed pistachio dough and fresh clotted cream, topped with vanilla ice cream and Ghazel El Banet.

Hommos

Chickpea puree mixed with sesame paste (tahini) and lemon juice, served with meat and/or pine nuts.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun: 12pm to 12am

Dress Code

Smart casual

Location

Pier 7 Dubai Marina
Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
Central Galleria Mirdiff City Center

Twiggy by La Cantine, Dubai Creek

For Beachside Dining

A chic, alfresco dining restaurant and beachclub with stunning views of the Dubai skyline. Named after the sixties icon and model Twiggy, the restaurant offers a chilled yet playful atmosphere with a tasty Mediterranean-inspired menu and a delectable sushi selection.

The restaurant is set next to Park Hyatt, where a white sand beach leads to a stunning crystal clear infinity pool – the perfect backdrop to an elegant location.

Our Favourite Dishes

Pour Commencer

No better dish to start with than the burrata topped with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate and croutons, the perfect dish to share.

Pour Suivre

Guests can't go wrong with the delicious seafood casserole, complete with seabass, shrimp and clams.

From the Grill

The grill hosts delicious fresh fish and seafood as well as tasty meats, but our favourite is the delectable Australian lamb chops.

Pour Terminer

The perfect end to a delightful meal, the pineapple carpaccio with passion fruit and coconut sorbet cleanses the palate and tastes utterly delicious.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun 12pm to 2am

Age Policy

16+ years only

Location

Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek

Wavehouse, Atlantis the Palm

For Families

A one-stop location for families and friends, Wavehouse has everything a kid (and an adult) would want when it comes to food, drinks and fun. Guests can play a game of bowling, hit a high score at the arcade, or test their skills on the Surf’s Up wave rider, all while waiting for their meal!

There are plenty of pizza, pasta and burger options and gourmet bites. In the evenings, guests can head outside onto the sunlit terrace and enjoy some live music alongside some delicious happy hour drinks.

Our Favourite Dishes

Kids will love...

The classic NYC hot dog, served with crispy fried onion, ketchup and American mustard.

Adults will love...

Octopus ragu pasta deliciously cooked with tomatoes, smoked almonds and sage.

Vegetarians will love...

A mouth-watering Greek falafel wrap, complete with tomato, lettuce, cucumber and mint yoghurt.

The family will love...

The delightfully sweet white chocolate chip cookie dough for dessert.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun 12pm to 11pm

Dress Code

Mon-Sun 12pm to 11pm

Location

Atlantis, The Palm Dubai

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