A great spot to take visitors, for the Marina views, novelty experience, friendly service and good fish

Entertaining Japanese experience in Garhoud

Elaborate Thai restaurant with meal deals

Mexican food (and drinks!) in Garhoud

Routine Italian food at decent prices in the Dubai Airport district

Affordable taste of the Orient in Bur Dubai

A longstanding favourite among Arabic seafood lovers, with a quirky feel and pleasant beachside setting

An unremarkable venue offering a decent yet pricey mishmash of dishes

A grand setting at the Grand Hyatt, but portions are small and overpriced

Trendy bar-cum-club in Oud Metha

Vegetarian hideaway in scenic in Al Qasr

Claiming to be both ‘modern’ and ‘authentic’, overpriced Mahec fails to deliver on either count

Thai favourite within a prime location, next to the Dubai Fountains

The Japanese restaurant that time (and everyone else) forgot

Top end Indian at the Royal Mirage

Sanjeev Kapoor’s swanky offering in Dubai

Family-friendly buffet with ample variety

The multi-functional eating space in Deira

Popular Indian lunch spot Garhoud

Creative yet striking simple French cooking stands out within this sophisticated setting

Casual oriental eateri near the Deira Creek