An empty room dishes out some of the best Lebanese food in Dubai

A slick yet pricey steak emporium with a great outdoor terrace

Classy sports bar makes welcome expansions to its menu, but the classics are still a treat

Up there with the very best restaurants in Dubai, serving pioneering Japanese/South American fusion cuisine

Buzzing lounge-style venue ideal for fine sushi and contemporary Japanese bites as well as drinks late into the night

A consistent hit in Deira, this fish option offers great service, top fish and a warm atmosphere

There is much to enjoy at Le Royal Meridien’s beachside Italian

Carnivores are rewarded at this Latin American restaurant

An upmarket Thai restaurant overlooking the stunning waterways of Al Qasr

A low-key steakhouse with occasional pianist and nice selection of meat

North Indian restaurant in Souk al Bahar

Italian restaurant with good views of Sheikh Zayed Road

A quirky, fun eatery with a lively atmosphere. Popular with businessmen

Pleasant seafood eatery set in the most stunning restaurant location in Dubai

Beachside Italian restaurant specialising in pizzas

JW Marriott Marquis’s new 68th-floor steakhouse offers meaty eats with Business Bay views

An opulent venue offering good, solid steak options

Award-winning chef Atul Kochhar's JW Marriott Marquis Indian restaurant

A serene destination outside the city, dishing up an inventive selection of cuisine

A sparkling and ambitious performance turns eating out into theatre at Pierre Gagnaire's Dubai restaurant

Dubai's most prolific celebrity chef, Gary Rhodes, offers an elegant reimagining of British cooking

Gary Rhodes’ top-end steakhouse has upped its game, though prices are still on the high side

A slick venue with lively, high-end vibe and some great meat options

Buzzing Italian lounge has style and substance in the Dubai International Financial Centre

Minimalist fine dining restaurant serving serious foodies in the Jumeirah Beach Residence