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A business lunch needs to be many things to be successful. It needs to be impressive, it needs to be quick, and it needs to be easy to get to. The food also has to be approachable enough to satisfy a number of palates. We found we’d have zero qualms in taking a client or business partner out to The Exchange Grill. The steakhouse launched its business menu this year, favouring à la carte over the set format we’ve come to expect. We couldn’t help but be impressed by the quality of the food. Just who wouldn’t be enamoured by a juicy slab of wagyu for lunch?

By Will Milner
Time Out Dubai, 3 March 2009

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    Location: Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
  • Tel: 04 332 5555
  • Travel: Sheikh Zayed Road
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Posted by: B Jones on 03 Jul ' 09 at 15:06
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  • Best for: Romantic
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I have read allot of reviews about this wonderfull restaurant and all have highly rated it. It wasn't untill i had a family friend recommend it to me that i wondered why i have not dined there yet.

Well now I have!!! WOW!

Yes there are no amazing views of the man made marvells but they sure make up for it. From the moment my wife and i entered we had the most amazing dining experience to date, we have dined all over the world, yet what sticks in my mind the most was not the amazing and unfaulted service but the food quality and standard.

We were amazed when the polite young Australian chef matthew visited our table and offered us some assistance in selecting some of the kitchens favourites. In the end he directed our attention to the chefs 4 course surprise menu. We were not dissapointed. He and his team prepared 4 of the most tasty and beautiful plates we have had in a long time.

It was a culinary experience we will have to return for very soon.

Posted by: Sam on 19 Apr ' 09 at 17:25
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  • Best for: Business lunch
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I am lucky I went the for a business dinner as the prices are a bit steep. I loved the Wagyu rib eye (700) and the seafood platter (300+). Extremely attentive service .

Posted by: Jeff H. on 20 Mar ' 09 at 10:27
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  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

It has been about 6 weeks since we were last there and it still comes up in conversation. We have eaten everywhere, but rarely do I remember every bite of food as I do from The Exchange Grill. The attention to detail in presentation and service, like most good restaurants in Dubai, is spot-on; but what sets it apart was just how damn good their steaks are aged and cooked. I was wavering on where to give marks for value, as The EG is never an economical night out. However, as it was a meal that went well beyond simply feeding us, I cannot put a value on it. It is worth every dirham. At the expense of neglecting newer establishments on the Dubai scene, we are eager to return and explore other cuts of meat instead. The EG is certainly in our top five restaurants of Dubai.

Posted by: Dave on 09 Feb ' 09 at 14:39
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  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Absolutely one of the best dining experiences you can have in Dubai. Compared to Meat Co. it might seem expensive but in reality for fine dining it is one of the best value restaurants I've had the pleasure of dining in. Much better than Ramsays Verre in both service and quality of food. I will be planning many return visits to this fantastic eatery. The comment about the decor is a bit unfair its not bad just not great either. It of course lacks any kind of view from the restaurant apart from a slight glimpse of sheikh zayed road. If this restaurant was placed in any of the sight seeing locations it would be other worldly...but then again they probably wouldn't have to work so hard on the food and service. 5 STARS all the way

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