Rare

Meat feasts at the out-of-the-city Desert Palm Hotel 27 Reviews

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Desert Palm is only a 15-minute drive from the Burj Khalifa, rewarding visitors with a tranquility not often found in the city centre. Rare occupies an enviable position at the edge of the resort’s polo field, with an expansive covered terrace providing a panorama of the distant Downtown skyline. Luckily, Rare doesn’t rely on its setting to lure folk out of the city, offering a nicely edited menu of Black Angus and Wagu steaks peppered with a few seafood, game and poultry dishes. The food is nicely presented and very pleasing on the palate, although lacking the wow factor. Does the location give it that extra nudge towards greatness? We’ll let you make the trip to decide for yourself.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 21 March 2012

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User reviews:

Posted by: AAAndrewndrew on 20 Mar ' 12 at 22:32

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

A great setting and on every occaision the food and service has been outstanding!

Posted by: Mike Sander on 20 Mar ' 12 at 04:28

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Mike Sander on 20 Mar ' 12 at 04:27

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Belle on 20 Mar ' 12 at 01:34

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I took my boyfriend here recently and we both absolutely loved it, the restaurant and staff have a lovely charm, and the food is amazing. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good meal or somewhere for romantic dining.

Posted by: Rochelle Vaz on 14 Jul ' 11 at 09:04

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

My fiance and I absolutely loved our evening at Rare. Everything from the decor to the staff to the meals and even the price was great! It was our first time there, but we've already decided to make a bit of a tradition of it now and come back more often - we loved it! Special thanks to Jasmine & Azhar - the staff at Rare who helped made our evening special. Also - compliments to the Chef - the green peppercorn sauce & steak were divine!

Posted by: Steak Lover on 19 Nov ' 10 at 16:55

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Well worth the drive to Desert Palm to enjoy a steak at Rare. Fantastic menu to choose from, and very good value. Add in the good service, a great atmosphere with the good food and you have a fantastic night out. Never made it to the desert menu, but they did look good as well.

Posted by: UAE Monticristo on 26 Jul ' 10 at 09:27

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

through out my experience in dubai for a steak house restaurant i always i had in mind there would be only three. but to my new experience at the RARE restaurant this one just climbed the chart and place it self as the first in my four favorite steak house restaurant.

this will definatley not be my last experience at this fine restaurant. i am looking forward for my next visite.

Posted by: Jane on 03 Mar ' 10 at 13:22

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I can't fault Rare . The food different, tasty, beautifully presented
I adore the setting and how they produce a calm atmosphere that one needs living in Dubai, by the staff who are polite, non intrusive but always on hand and obliging. They are also knowedgeable about the menu.

Posted by: Ahmed on 04 Dec ' 09 at 21:33

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The food is the best.
I asked for outdoor table they told me not available, but when I went there were a table for to and no one sat on it until we left the restaurant.
Overall the staff were friendly and the service was at top class.

Posted by: Kane on 04 Apr ' 09 at 08:22

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Amazing food, Amazing Service, Amazing live acoustic music.. a hidden gem..

Posted by: Michael on 02 Apr ' 09 at 01:48

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Robert B on 27 Mar ' 09 at 20:40

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Amelia on 26 Mar ' 09 at 21:01

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: alex on 26 Mar ' 09 at 08:24

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: rosario on 26 Mar ' 09 at 08:20

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Priyanthi Panabokke on 26 Mar ' 09 at 07:14

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Priyanthi Panabokke on 26 Mar ' 09 at 07:08

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Alex on 26 Mar ' 09 at 06:55

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sean Breen on 25 Mar ' 09 at 20:52

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great Place, friendly staff, good food.

Posted by: Kirsty Thomson on 25 Mar ' 09 at 14:13

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Anita Carney on 25 Mar ' 09 at 12:51

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The food and company were amazing.
I will visit again and recommend to others.

Posted by: John Smith on 25 Mar ' 09 at 12:30

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great Restaurant!

Posted by: Beth Hendry on 25 Mar ' 09 at 10:07

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The staff at Rare were absolutely brilliant. Such a wonderful experience. Food was excellent and the decor was very relaxing.
Overall a fabulous experience.

Posted by: Gordon Shaw on 23 Mar ' 09 at 12:55

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Eaten at Rare restaurant a few times and never fails to impress with its ambience and selection of foods. Dubai's hidden secret, hosting something different.

Posted by: Carsten on 23 Mar ' 09 at 12:48

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Carsten on 23 Mar ' 09 at 12:47

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: test on 30 Nov ' -1 at 00:00

They really do what they do well. Creative dogs. Creative menu. Creative decor. Creative logo. I can pop in and get a quick meal and fell like I've treated myself to something special.