Swing by for Southeast Asian starters at the Al Badia Golf Club

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

The chefs seem to know their stuff, though the venue itself is a little lacking in atmosphere

Fun Polynesian-themed restaurant at the InterContinental Festival City

Causal French eatery offers a reliable menu of classics

An overload of kitsch and calories at this rock n’ roll restaurant chain

Trendy Italian food and a laid back party atmosphere to suit the Brit chef’s lifestyle sensibilities

This Emirati wonderland in Festival City isn’t just for tourists

The first and finest of this worldwide brand ticks all the right boxes

An in-mall Italian with white tablecloths and a swanky feel

Italian-American themed restaurant in Dubai Festival City

Steak and chips specialist opens in Dubai Festival City

Promising Italian is let down by slow service and hastily prepared food

American/Aussie tie-up is a reasonably-priced steak joint

American Italian Garhoud

Thai favourites and other Asian dishes in Dubai Festival City

A traditional setting fails to disguise run-of-the-mill cuisine

A decent Thai chain in Dubai Festival City Mall

Contemporary Lebanese food in Festival City

Bring the kids to Café Ceramique and you can enjoy your meal in peace and quiet while they paint pottery of various shapes and sizes

A quirky Beiruti café chain in Festival City

Basic mid-price Italian at Dubai Festival City