Dhs100 meals in Dubai
9 Comments 22 February 2011
Wox: You needn’t hit the side streets for an affordable meal. Dubai’s hotels are also home to budget gems, and Wox is one of our favourites. This tiny spot boasts two live cooking woks, where they’ll make up any noodle or stir-fry dish you could desire. It’s fast yet slick, and the free tea just keeps flowing.
Recommended dish: The Vietnamese beef soup (Dhs40) is full of good-quality meat and noodles in a beautiful broth. It’s served with a side full of veggies, herbs and spices to adorn your dish as you wish.
Grand Hyatt, Oud Metha (04 317 1234).
User reviews:
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Posted by: nadia on 29 Jan ' 12 at 17:16
duck was not cripy atall!
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Posted by: mamooshil anet on 26 Apr ' 11 at 10:16
I DID TRY AS TIME OUT SAID,IT WAS REAAAAALLLY THE BEST SOUP I HAVE EVER HAD,REFRESHING,FANTASTIC
THANX TIME OUT TO INTRODUCE ,KEEP GOING FOR YOUR NICE TASTE -
Posted by: Unhappy on 10 Apr ' 11 at 17:31
A friend and I were quite excited about trying out Pizza Pazza. We suffered dangerous traffic, a sandstorm and a bad sense of direction. But we made it. When we finally did get there, they were shut! And this was 8pm. Very disappointed.
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Posted by: Unhappy on 10 Apr ' 11 at 17:31
A friend and I were quite excited about trying out Pizza Pazza. We suffered dangerous traffic, a sandstorm and a bad sense of direction. But we made it. When we finally did get there, they were shut! And this was 8pm. Very disappointed.
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Posted by: Moosa on 03 Mar ' 11 at 21:15
I agree with Partha. Your reviewer certainly has very odd tastes. The dishes recommended in several of the outlets are definitely not their tastiest dishes.
And Danial does do a great Buffet for a fantastic price - I love the seafood though the dessert section is not worth writing about!
There are other good restaurants too that have great food at excellent prices. Why are these not mentioned? Reviewer could not find them? ... -
Posted by: Karen Sullivan on 03 Mar ' 11 at 14:08
@partha, i understand that most people working in dubai earn very modest salaries and eating out for dhs100 for 2 people is a treat but the target audience of this publication is middle to higher income earners and as it is a more "western style" publication, "budget" is decided on comparative prices in developed countries...in this case $28 for two is ridiculously cheap even if it's not the cheapest food you can find. my husband and i have often both eaten for AED28 so i do know what you mean.
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Posted by: Partha on 02 Mar ' 11 at 19:54
May I ask TimeOut Dubai, "How can you call a meal costing AED 100 a BUDGET MEAL?"
What kind of clientele do you have in mind when you want to pass off a meal for less than Dh. 100 as 'affordable'? Do you write these tips with only the manager-level people in mind?
For us, ordinary souls in Dubai, even a budget of Dh. 50 per head for a meal is like stretching it a bit. Could you, the next time, refine your search and come up with suggestions, which could REALLY fit our budgets?
Your team sure needs to do some serious research, too. There are numerous other really afforable restaurants & restaurant deals that were left out by them. e.g. how come TimeOut Dubai never mentions the most popular Iranian buffet spreads at restaurants like Danial? It costs only Dh. 60.00 and it's a huge, all-you-can-eat spread.
Partha
P.S.: Chana masala is not all that is served at Indian restaurants. The next time your reviewers visit an Indian restaurant, ask them to ask for recommendations. -
Posted by: usha on 02 Mar ' 11 at 15:39
Do keep me updated
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Posted by: Osmond on 02 Mar ' 11 at 07:33
Excellent format and very informative
