Food & Dining in the UAE

Bu Qtair in Umm Suqeim is a no-frills fish restaurant by the fishing harbour — you choose the fish or prawns, and they are fried in a spiced masala.

Al Ustad Special Kabab in Bur Dubai is a family-run Iranian kebab house open since 1978 and loved for its yoghurt-marinated kebabs.

Arabian Tea House is a courtyard café in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, serving Emirati breakfasts and dishes under white drapes and a tree.

Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has served Pakistani curries, daal and fresh bread since 1978 and is one of Dubai’s best-known cheap eats.

At.mosphere on level 122 of Burj Khalifa is one of the highest restaurants in the world, 442 metres above the ground.

Al Qasba is a dining destination in Al Khan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The SMCCU in Al Fahidi hosts traditional Emirati breakfasts, lunches and dinners where an Emirati host explains the food and answers any question about local culture.

Zaroob is a restaurant in Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves levantine food.

Bluewaters Island is a dining destination in Bluewaters, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

1484 by Puro on Jebel Jais is the highest restaurant in the UAE, 1,484 metres above sea level.

Al Dhafra near Abu Dhabi’s dhow harbour serves Emirati and Arabic seafood, and runs dinner cruises on a traditional dhow along the Corniche.

Al Fanar recreates the Dubai of the 1960s — a themed Emirati restaurant serving traditional dishes such as machboos, thareed and luqaimat.

Al Hadheerah is the open-air desert restaurant at Bab Al Shams, combining a huge Arabic buffet with live music, dancers, falcons and a horse and camel show.

Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant is a restaurant in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves emirati food.

Al Mallah on Al Dhiyafah Road in Satwa is a long-running Lebanese cafeteria famous for shawarma, falafel and fresh juices.

Al Meshwar is a restaurant in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. It serves lebanese food.

Al Mrzab is a restaurant in Al Etihad, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It serves emirati food.

Al Qana is a dining destination in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Al Safadi is a restaurant in Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves lebanese food.

Al Tawasol is a restaurant in Al Muraqqabat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves yemeni food.

Asia Asia is a restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves pan-asian food.

Beirut Sur Mer is a restaurant in Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It serves lebanese food.

Bord Eau is a restaurant in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It serves french food.

Boxpark is a dining destination in Al Wasl, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.