Long-time favourite al fresco over the Creek

Over-the-top American diner is not without its charm

Casual café on Sheikh Zayed Road

JBR curry house almost hits all the right flavour notes

Turkish outlet with slow service, but good value, tasty food

Does the food live up to gorgeous continental setting?

Average food, a surreal atmosphere and substandard service

Delicious curried fish dishes at this rustic beach shack

Kiwis prove more than capable of high-quality burgers

A reliable chain from Lebanon proves a bit of a gamble in Dubai

Award-winning seaside Italian restaurant with reasonable prices

Popular South African steakhouse opens in JBR

Everything about Cabana – down to the pool, shady decking and the staff’s lifeguard-ish polo shirts

Mexican food (and drinks!) in Garhoud

Good Creek views and a buffet at the Park Hyatt Hotel

Reliable Lebanese chain graces the Dubai Mall

Contemporary Lebanese food in Festival City

There’s something about painting a plate that transports you back to life before adult stresses… we highly recommend it

Media worker-friendly hotel cafe with cheap lunch deals

American chain specialising in fancy pizzas at the Dubai Mall