Mediterranean cuisine at the Dubai Marina's Harbour Hotel

It wasn’t until the Belgian Beer Café (often affectionately shortened to BBCopened its doors that Dubai could finally offer a decent – sophisticated, even – draft selection

American bar with a vibrant crowd

Affordable and hearty Italian food in an appropriately cheesy setting situated right next to the airport

A decent Tecom Italian with great antipasti, a live pianist and a cute terrace

Greek restaurant brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Dubai

Long-serving pub on Sheikh Zayed Road

German theme restaurant with homely feel and friendly staff

Value for money Italian restaurant in the Eden Hotel, Satwa

An ambitious menu featuring Asian fusion fare in JAL Tower

Busy watering hole serving up bar meals

Market style concept restaurant in the enormous Grand Hyatt hotel

A quiet spot with vacant service and lifeless mains

Beautiful setting, friendly service and a great brunch – if only the a la carte menu was up to scratch

Plush surroundings and Turkish food in Dubai Marina

Decent Chinese restaurant Dubai Marina's Sheraton Hotel

A bustling Italian joint with an extensive menu but a hotel lobby feel

Lively Italian restaurant in JBR has attractive al fresco terrace

Al fresco dining, Spanish vibe and a tapas menu

After all these years, The Irish Village has lost none of its charm

Modern cooking and a marvelous view over the Arabian Gulf

Popular Aussie restaurant with famous brunch