DUBAI – Sun, sand, and skyscrapers, going to Dubai it’s a mesmerizing experience not only for your eyes but also for your stomach. Few cities in the world can offer such a variety of cuisines keeping quality high and prices in a decent range.
We have spent a week in Dubai and here are our impressions of a city that can offer more than what you can expect:
1. SAL at Burj Al Arab – $$$$ – 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉
Situated inside the astonishing Burj Al Arab, SAL sits at the extra,e point with a beautiful view of the beach. Destination of many hotel’s guests and VIPs, it offers Mediterranean cuisine in a wonderful atmosphere. Indulge with a Tuna Tartare and some fried Calamari to start your dinner with s nice cocktail facing the iconic shape of the hotel on one side, and the sea to the other. As the main course try the lamb or share some grilled fish before finishing up with one of the astonishing desserts. Great atmosphere, but do not forget to book your table in advance.
SAL at Burj Al Arab
Ground Mezzanine Floor, Burj Al Arab – Jumeirah St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Website https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/burj-al-arab-sal
2. Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura – $$$ – 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉
Placed in the funky and futuristic W Hotel The Palm, Torno Subito is the first restaurant opened outside Italy by Chef Massimo Bottura. With the interiors that are a nice mix of Italian culture in a pop art style, the menu is a true celebration and revisitation of some Italian classics. From a simple pizza to a Cacio e Pepe you won’t be disappointed. A place for spending a good time at the Palm. Bonus point for the creative idea of the tissues.
Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura
The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.tornosubitodubai.com/
3. Cipriani Downtown – $$$$ – 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉
Iconic and known everywhere in the world. The brand Cipriani can’t miss a city like Dubai, placing itself in the Finacial District. The menu is quite similar to other Cipriani restaurants in the world as well as its quality. Don’t miss the steak tartare and they tagliatelle al ragù and if there is enough space the meatloaf and the tiramisu as dessert are the perfect concussion of an unforgettable meal. For those who are more careful with their budget, swing at Cipriani for lunch where with 125 AED you can eat a starter, main, dessert, coffee, and water.
Cipriani Dubai
DIFC Gate Village 10 – towards DIFC Parking – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.cipriani.com/us/cipriani-dubai
4. Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar – $$$ – 🙉🙉🙉🙉
British classics in a modern and vibrant environment, Gordon Ramsey made it again also in the Middle East. Situated in the iconic Atlantis Resort on the Palm Jumeirah, Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar brings some of the most known British classics to the UAE’s capital. The menú is fresh with a good mix of food that goes from the typical Fish and Chips to the well-known signature dish Beef Wellington. Swing by on Wednesday for the Beef Wellington day, where for 350 AED you can enjoy a start, two slides of Beef Wellington, a dessert, water, and house wine. Don’t miss the steak tartare as well as the burrata salad to start your feast.
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Crescent Road – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants/gordon-ramsay-bread-street-kitchen
5. Fi’lia – The honest Italian – $$$ 🙉🙉🙉🙉
Great food, great view in an unexpected location. Fi’lia at SLS can be all of this. Located on the 70th floor of the SLS tower, with a great view of the Business Bay, Fi’lia offers great Italian food at a reasonable price for its quality. The kitchen, under the command of Jordanian-born chef Sara Aqel, delivers emotions at every course. Fresh ingredients and lovely staff make the place a hidden gem in Dubai. Dont’miss the pizza as well as the “Due Cacio, Due Pepi” pasta.
Bonus point: There is a bit of Chef Massimo Bottura at Filia; in fact, Chef Aqel comes from Bottura’s Torno Subito restaurant: an extra reason to visit this restaurant
Fi’lia – The honest Italian
Level 70, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences – Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.sbe.com/restaurants/filia/dubai
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