TODAY, EMIRATES CAN BOUGHT NUMEROUS HIGH KITCHEN RESTAURANTS THAT ARE FAVORED FOR CAREFUL COOKING OF THE DISHES AND THEIR FOLLOWING SPECIAL PRESENTATION. WE HAVE SELECTED 10 MOST INTERESTING PLACES WHERE IT IS MANDATORY WAY TO LOOK.
1 the act
Opens TOP-10 Dubai restaurants The Act - the region’s first variety show concept brought from Las Vegas. The twilight of the interior, low hanging crystal chandeliers, luxurious velvet curtains and heavy copper candelabra transport guests to a fantasy world that looks like a huge big top with a stage.
The Theater Club, as founder Simon Hammerstein calls it, is located on the 42nd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, thereby being one of the highest buildings in the city. The acrobatic performances of the "gutta-percha boys", the hot burlesque of lovely dancers, and the host’s interactive jokes perfectly warm up the appetite. Each such "act" takes place approximately in the interval of 30 minutes, which makes it possible to enjoy quite rare Peruvian cuisine in Dubai. For an appetizer, try tender stuffed potatoes with Papa rellenas salsa, pastel de papa potato pie with parmesan, as well as shrimp in quinoa and passion fruit batter or beef kebabs in chili sauce. The restaurant’s "trick" is undoubtedly fish, so fish tartar and several recipes for ceviche from shrimp or Norwegian salmon in lemon sauce, as they say - "a must." We also recommend trying grilled lobster, pickled squid and Spanish octopus in a sweet, spicy, buttery sauce. An assortment of Spanish wines, champagne, and fruit cocktails complete the menu.
Elegant waitresses in corsets and stage makeup go to each table to ask if everything is in order. The female company, as a rule, is entertained by charming men. Of particular interest are the theme parties of Superheroes. Get ready for Batman, Spiderman, Captain America, Superman, and even Ninja Turtles. On such days, it is better to be prepared in advance - after all, those who come under the strict dress code of The Act Dubai go along the red carpet before entering the club. Exactly at midnight, the atmosphere of the theater changes dramatically: the waiters deftly move the tables to "clear" the space for the next show. The Act Dubai turns into a vibrant nightclub with a DJ and a dance floor in the middle.
- Location: Dubai, Shangri La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Highway
- Tel .: 04 355 1116
- Kitchen: peruvian
- Average score: from 500 dirhams
2 Social by Heinz Beck
Heinz Beck is one of the most famous chefs in the world and the main chef of the La Pergola restaurant in Rome, awarded three Michelin stars. Its new restaurant Social by Heinz Beck, located on the premises of the Waldorf Astoria The Palm Hotel, offers guests to taste the “informal”, as the chef himself calls them, but no less interesting dishes.
The restaurant is made in the style of urbanresort or old New York, the color scheme and decoration are carefully thought out - a combination of ebony, glass and cozy sofas in gray. In addition, guests can observe the cooking process, as the kitchen is separated from the room by a glass partition. By the way, such a kitchen-theater is the latest trend of elite restaurants.
The restaurant has an open terrace with views of the Persian Gulf and Dubai Marina. The menu is quite varied, but not too extensive, the names of the dishes sound creative, but not pompous. Despite the Mediterranean style of the restaurant, a certain influence of Asian culture is felt in its atmosphere. There is a hint of molecular cuisine, for example, an appetizer with a minimo-zarella that bursts in the mouth (perhaps such experiments are not enough in Dubai). Of the specialties you should try "Duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree" and "Calf meat stuffed with pistachios and dried fruits." For sweets, pay attention to the iconic dessert "Raspberries 1.1" (raspberries, presented in eleven different textures), which is not only beautifully served, but also incredibly rich in taste.
- Location: Dubai, Waldorf Astoria The Palm Hotel
- Tel .: 04 818 2222
- Cuisine: European
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
3 geales
The Geales restaurant, opened in 1939 on Notting Hill in London by the owners of the Concept Venues Hotel, has established itself as the best fish restaurant in London and has become a favorite place for both ordinary citizens and celebrities. The restaurant in Dubai has become the third establishment of the chain and the first outside the United Kingdom, which is now managed by a team of professionals from the Le Royal Meridian Beach Resort & Spa. The restaurant’s exterior terrace overlooks the hotel’s gardens and Dubai Marina. The interior is complemented by stylish black and white sofas interspersed with various colors, which creates a light, pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant also has separate rooms suitable for private events. The a la carte menu includes a traditional shrimp cocktail, delicious mussels in marinier sauce, Cornish crab, as well as crispy squid rings deep-fried and served with aioli sauce and zucchini. You should definitely try the dish from the chef - The Tower of Geales - an assortment of fresh seafood, shellfish, crustaceans, raw delicacies and light sauces. The main course includes a popular fish-in-beer dish with mashed potatoes, french fries with tartar sauce, and great pasta with lobster. You can also create your own dish yourself - choose fish directly from ice, order a method for its preparation and choose a sauce to your taste.
- Location: Dubai, Le Royal Meridian Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina
- Tel .: 04 316 5550
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Sea
- Average bill: 350-500 dirhams
4 pierchic
The legendary Pierchic - multiple recipient of various culinary awards - opened its doors again after a major overhaul. The range of food and drinks has expanded, but the old wooden pier still offers amazing views of Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. This restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner or business lunch and is considered the most exquisite in terms of seafood.
Thanks to the collaboration of chef Loren Grass, three Michelin stars for outstanding work at the Chicago L2O restaurant, and Pierchic's chef Rosalind Parsk, all dishes are served to the highest standards. Together, they managed to create an innovative Mediterranean menu that combines the freshness of the ocean and confident culinary craftsmanship. Try corn-crab risotto, poached trout, as well as the beloved by many of the lavraki - and you will be satisfied.
The facility is located on two sites, also newly restored - Chic Bar (bar) and Chic Lounge (dining room), which are located on both sides of the pier and are open from 3 pm to 2 am. For cocktails meets the chief bartender Kevin Leclerc. The result - excellent cuisine, excellent service, great views and an appropriate score.
- Location: Dubai, Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah
- Tel .: 04 366 6705
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Sea
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
5 Seagrill on 25 ° Restaurant & Lounge
Seagrill on 25 °, located at Fairmont The Palm, serves the finest Mediterranean cuisine in town. According to the chef of Greek origin Dimitris Lazaru, to prepare a delicious dinner, just select fresh products and season the dish with olive oil. Therefore, the menu mainly contains seafood and organic vegetables, including tuna and tomato salad, seafood paella and traditional, but no less original Greek salad. You should also try seafood platter.
Here you will find shrimp, and king crab, and sea snails, and oysters fin de claire, as well as lobsters and black caviar. Curious desserts await sweet lovers, such as Rose Loukoumi ice cream with caramelized rose petals or a hot chocolate cake with mastic and a scoop of ice cream.
Dimitris Lazaru began his career 25 years ago, working in various Athenian restaurants, and then became a chef in Varoulko restaurant, which was awarded a Michelin star. He then moved to Santorini Island, where he worked at the Katikies and Tsitouras Collection hotels. In 2005, Lazaru opened his own Saltsa restaurant in Santorini, focusing on cooking Greek cuisine using fresh products and simple dressings. In Greece, he was awarded several awards, including four Golden Chef's Hats Awards. And in October 2013, Lazaru was invited to Dubai as a chef at Seagrill on 25 °.
- Location: Dubai, Fairmont The Palm Hotel
- Tel .: 04 457 3388
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Average bill: 300-500 dirhams
6 catalan
Catalan - the only gourmet restaurant of Catalan cuisine in the Emirates - perhaps one of the few establishments that can truly surprise connoisseurs of rare delicacies. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in a neoclassical style - the tables are exquisitely served, and traditional furniture leaves a feeling of luxury and grace. The restaurant is quite small, designed for about 45 guests, so the atmosphere is chamber and expensive. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer beautiful views of the strait (the restaurant is located on Al Maryah Island) and the line of Abu Dhabi skyscrapers.
The menu is quite interesting and varied - you can find sardines, smoked oysters for appetizer, three types of paella, various fish and meat dishes as the main ones. The main thing that you should pay attention to is the three types of real Spanish jamon Iberico 36-month-old drying - it is unlikely that you will find anything like this in other places in the UAE. On hot, we recommend trying out beef tenderloin with gnocchi and a lamb shoulder. The shoulder blade is cooked over low heat, the meat is very tender - it can be disconnected from the bone with a simple touch of a fork. It is served with thick mashed pumpkin and zucchini. A beef tenderloin consists of slices of meat of perfect shape, which are served with gnocchi, sauce from olives and foie gras.
The history of the creation of many hot dishes is rooted in the history of Catalonia itself, and the assortment of drinks includes the best drinks in Spain. Recently, Francisco Sanabria was appointed chef of the restaurant, who has 14 years of experience in one of the most famous restaurants in Spain. He diversified the menu with new dishes prepared in the best culinary traditions of Barcelona.
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Rosewood Abu Dhabi Hotel
- Tel .: 02 813 5550
- Cuisine: Catalan
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
7 Qbara
The new Qbara restaurant (or Arabic (q) vice versa) has already become a cult in Dubai, collecting a huge number of awards in just a year of existence. All the celebrities visiting Dubai are brought here, including the American writer Dan Brown, and it is here that the white-collar workers from Downtown love to invite their business partners for dinner. The menu offers dishes of Oriental and Moroccan cuisine, cooked in a modern way with the addition of local natural spices. Particular attention is paid to the original presentation of dishes. The culinary idea is to prepare traditional oriental dishes in a modern manner.
The interior design, which deserves special attention, was occupied by the Japanese design studio Glitt, the founder of which is Noriyoshi Muramatsu. He managed to perfectly combine elements of the traditional culture of the Middle East with an ultramodern design philosophy.
The institution occupies two floors, on the ground floor in the center there is a bar and dining area, on the balconies of the second floor you can also have a great time in a pleasant recreation area. The hall’s original decoration is a two-story vertical structure made of carved wooden panels, which is also the stage for various shows and performances.
- Location: Dubai, Oud Metha Road, Wafi City
- Tel .: 04 709 2500
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
8 Cle Dubai
After chef Greg Maloof helped a London restaurant get the Michelin star, he received an offer from investors in Dubai. They did not know what to do with the free space at the Dubai International Financial Center. One of the owners fell in love with the chef's book and asked for a meeting with him. Greg made a couple of trips to Dubai and decided that he wanted to cook here.
Maloof, being an Australian of Lebanese descent, is widely known as a master of modern Middle Eastern cuisine. In his opinion, Lebanese cuisine is rather conservative and over the years has remained almost unchanged. Greg is not a fan of specialties, but prefers to come up with something new. Its iconic dishes are salmon kebbe, a North African dish called pastilla, which is a pigeon meat pie cooked over low heat in cinnamon and ginger spices. The meat is very soft, and the dish is really hearty and beautiful.
Cle Dubai is one of the few restaurants to offer dinner entertainment. The restaurant has a VIP area with a private entrance for private events. The total number of seats in the dining room, recreation area and bar is about three hundred, and in general, the institution can accommodate more than a thousand guests. On the outdoor terrace you can relax in sun loungers, order a hookah, and enjoy views of the skyscraper Bourges Khalifa.
- Location: Dubai, DIFC, Al Fattan Currency House
- Tel .: 04 352 5150
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
9 cipriani
The Cipriani brand has an impeccable reputation all over the world - from New York and Hong Kong to Monte Carlo and Miami. Although Cipriani was originally an original Italian restaurant, now the establishments of this network can be found in all the most chic cities in the world, and the menu includes both Italian and Japanese dishes. And the story of Cipriani originates in Venice, where the army of waiters in white jackets served such famous people as Ernest Hemingway, as well as members of the British royal family. Opened on the island of Yas, Cipriani is fully consistent with Italian style and will appeal to lovers of classic dishes from Harry's Bar in Venice. Cipriani is divided into several zones - the main dining room, bar, cigar lounge, wine room, VIP zone, banquet room, library and a spacious outdoor terrace. The atmosphere feels charm, elegance and grace. And the quality of service indicates that the staff is proud to be lucky to join the Cipriani haute cuisine.
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
- Tel: 02 657 5400
- Cuisine: Italian
- Average bill: from 500 dirhams
10 BOA Steakhouse
The BOA Hollywood steakhouse has now opened in Abu Dhabi - here, perhaps, the best meat is served in the capital. With two branches in Los Angeles and one in Las Vegas, Lee Mens and Philip Cummins, who own the Innovative Dining Group chain of establishments, decided to expand their network by establishing a partnership with Urban Taste. As a result, a cozy and home-style tasty steakhouse was opened on the Eastern Mangroves boardwalk, from where you can admire the mangrove reserve and herons flying over the strait.
For starters, we recommend trying smoked tuna carpaccio served with lettuce and raw chestnuts. A nourishing soup of porcini mushrooms and artichokes served with goose liver and truffles is not inferior to this dish. A magnificent steak made of Australian marbled beef Wagyu or the most tender American tenderloin Black Angus will complete the picture, as well as the institution's most popular side dish - french fries with truffles. For dessert, grab a signature homemade cheesecake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Of course, BOA will primarily appeal to lovers and lovers of real meat. But on the menu you can also find healthy fish and seafood dishes and even vegetarian food.
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Eastern Mangroves Promenade
- Tel .: 02 641 1500
- Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Average bill: from 600 dirhams
