In South America, ‘Asado’ is a colloquial term for barbecue, but don’t let the name deceive you: Asado in Downtown Dubai is very much a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant has an Argentinian focus, and includes plenty of delicious, traditional South American meats, (watch out for the baby goat on a spit displayed behind glass, as part of the open kitchen)...
Behind two inviting, large wooden doors lives Seafire, a modern steakhouse that offers a roomy restaurant setting ideal for group dinners, plus a separate bar area for pre- and post-dinner drinks. The restaurant is big and boasts impressive high ceilings, however, still maintains a cosy ambiance with dark hues of red and brown, married with elements of wood...
There’s a new Mexican come Latin American eatery in town and it exudes authenticity. Zoco’s interiors are impressive and eye-catching. The venue comprises a restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge, and although floor space is plentiful, the décor is successfully welcoming and warm
Situated in Dubai’s art hub Alsercal Avenue, this hip health food café was launched by Emma Sawko (the entrepreneur behind Jumeirah’s health café Comptoir) and vegan chef Sati Faulks last year...
Housed in the space previously occupied by Rivington Grill, folly by Nick & Scott is well worth a visit. From chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price – the guys who formerly oversaw Table 9, folly is a homegrown concept launched in partnership with Gates Hospitality...
The slick modernist interior of the Armani hotel’s signature Italian restaurant feels like stepping into a scene from a mid-20th century Italian art house film (expect high ceilings, curved interior patterns and cream fabrics).
Having recently undergone a chic revamp, the rooftop venue offering impressive views over both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, combines a restaurant, lounge and bar. It’s a trendy spot that exudes a cool, chilled out vibe – the perfect place to enjoy a light meal with cocktails...
Lao has been a stalwart of Dubai's dining scene ever since the hotel opened three years ago. But while it was previously known for serving pan-Asian cuisine, it has wisely switched tack. Today, it specialises in Vietnamese food – which, considering a vast majority of its staff hail from that particular part of South East Asia – is a very good thing
From the moment you step through Coya’s doors, expect to be hit with a wave of tasteful fun. Alive with Peruvian vibrance, the atmosphere is inviting and a warm welcome ensures you’re in for a good time.
On the surface, Bistrot Bagatelle in Dubai’s Fairmont hotel looks like a traditional French restaurant. There’s white table cloths, matching early 20th century décor and a brassy French singer, crooning jazz and blues songs late into the night...
This Indian restaurant is based in the palatial Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel on Palm Jumeirah. Although Amala is largely focused on North Indian cuisine (particularly Mughali with plenty of Ottoman flavours), it also has a Malabar set menu, for those who prefer southern Goan-style dishes.
Situated in the popular tourist spot Souk Madinat, Trattoria Toscana is a mid-range Italian restaurant with views over Jumeriah’s Venetian-inspired canal...
