Over-the-top Polynesian-themed restaurant, serving decent buffet-style fare and a good dose of carefree fun

Passable Russian spot has always had a reasonable reputation

A sleek and stylish creekside spot

No frills all-you-can eat Japanese joint in Deira

Cucina goes for the traditional Italian theme with flair

South African food makes its way to Deira

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

An unremarkable venue offering a decent yet pricey mishmash of dishes

Stereotypical Greek restaurant with live music and dancing

Market-style buffet with international fusion cuisine

The Japanese restaurant that time (and everyone else) forgot

Dubai’s oldest Japanese restaurant is still going strong

Old worldy creekside Persian with old-school charm

Iranian at The Hyatt Regency

Popular fusion restaurant on Maktoum Street

A creekside authentic Thai restaurant in the Park Hyatt Deira

Wonderful, if slightly pricey, Chinese food in subdued hotel surrounds

Buffet specialist in the Hyatt Regency lobby

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

Dubai’s first izakaya, Japan’s answer to the gastropub