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"CAFE MORE": Trendy, hidden, rejuvinating oasis - ask for more
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  • Updated By JessH on May 25, 2009
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  • Gardens of Cafe More, Al Murooj Rotana (Dubai) - Dubai
    Gardens of Cafe More, Al
    Murooj Rotana (Dubai)
    by JessH, 2 more photos
    (Unlicenced - no alcoholic beverages)

    There are 3 branches of Cafe mOre in the city, and both have an inside & outside seating area and one of the most innovative & fabulous menus I've seen around town. (suitable for vegetarians & carnivores alike)

    Cafe mOre is modern, affordable & the decor is only slightly pretentious up to bearable levels ;-)
    The walls are full of interesting works from local & international up-and-coming artists. The main difference to the numerous other Dubai-eateries is in the style of interaction, the quality of the food & the overall presentation.

    They also offer a assortment of its very own breads and pastries - irresistible.
    Sit with your WIFI Laptop or PDA , sip espresso... eat cake, indulge in Dubai's number 1 free-time activity: people-watching! and be connected to the world through the broadband wireless internet service.

    All portions are rather large, so it's great value for money.
    The house-made chocolate brownies are a must along with a large hot coffee.
    I've been told that the Dutch potato & meat stew is also very nice.
    The Paella with seafood (or chicken) and vegetables is fantastic.
    I also recommend the Fish of the day with pasta, baked in parchment paper.
    The aromatic bottomless tomato & mozarella soup comes with fresh bread.
    The sandwiches are sometimes "too exotic" for my liking, but the Smoked Salmon on Ciabatta is delicious!
    Another favourite of mine: Classic mushroom ragout on green salad.
    For a healthy main course: Fish steamed in a paper parcel, with tagliatelle & mushrooms.
    And for dessert: Apple & Blueberry Crumble!

    In General: I've never had a bad meal here :-)
    NOTE: Can get very busy during lunch; you may have to wait for a table.

    --> UPDATE January 2008: Smoking indoors is now banned. You can, however, smoke outside on their terrace.

    --> UPDATE 2000: Another Cafe More has openend in the Gold & Diamond Park on Sheikh Zayed Road.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: In Garhoud area & Al Murooj Rotana, Shk Zayed Road
  • Phone: Outlet 1: +9714283 0224
  • Directions: Outlet 1: Garhoud, near Tennis Stadium (visit website for location map, this one is hard to find!) Outlet 2: Ground floor, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road.
  • Website: http://www.morecafe.biz/
  • Other Contact: Outlet 2: +9714343 3779
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    TEATRO: "Let the curtain rise, the show must go on..."
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  • Updated By JessH on February 24, 2008
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  • Delicious fusion cuisine at Teatro, Dubai - Dubai
    Delicious fusion cuisine
    at Teatro, Dubai
    by JessH,
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    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    Teatro is located in the Towers Rotana Hotel. Once you step out of the elevator it feels like stepping from a busy city street into a chic Manhattan eatery... a refreshing change amongst the numerous restaurants in Dubai!

    Inside, the decor is modern, leaning towards minimalist, with a large glassed-in wine store (don't ask about the strange curtains of glass goldfish...) & the walls adorned with framed black & white photographs of old movie stars.

    Looking through the menu caused some confusion at our table at first, as there is a rather huge selection, and you are literally "spoilt for choice"!
    There are different dishes from many parts of the world: Italian, Indian, Thai, Singaporean, Indonesian, Japanese, and American. The set menus (named after famous plays) are the perfect choice for someone who wants to try a bit of everything.

    Teatro is a total experience "signature" restaurant of interesting fusions: Chefs at various open cooking stations prepare plates of sushi, pasta, pizza, spicy noodles and roasts in clay Tandoors, to wood-burning pizza oven and a rotisserie.
    May I suggest having a drink at the great long bar before proceeding to your table: the excellent service of the friendly & knowledgeable bartenders (I quote: "I make Cosmopolitans just like the girls in "Sex in the City" would love them…!") make it a place to hang out and watch Dubai enjoy itself.

    The restaurant's only disadvantage seems to be that it always becomes very noisy later on in the night. It almost seems that the staff turn up the volume of the ambient music to compete with the every increasing number of diners. Maybe not the perfect spot for a romantic candlelight dinner, but definitely a great place to meet with friends or work colleagues!

    Nevertheless, you'll leave satisfied and pleased to have spent an evening in a place that can be described as a separate, new, different, little world within the city.


    For starters, I recommend the lobster bisque which is hot, creamy and full of flavour!
    The vegetable spring rolls are also one of my firm favourites; 6 pieces served with a lovely mango & Dijon mustard sauce.

    As a main course, their pasta dishes won't really amaze you, but have enough flavour & texture to deserve a 70% rating. The mixed grilled seafood platter is a perfect sized portion, with juicy (not overcooked!) pieces of lobster, prawn, salmon and scallops.
    Their pizzas are also wonderful & crispy, with unusual & inventive toppings.

    For desert, their signature desert is scrumptious: Sizzling chocolate brownie, served on a hot plate with vanilla ice cream and sizzling sauce... oh, the indulgence! If you're full from dinner, share this desert with someone... but you MUST try it.

    Opening Hours: 06:00pm - 02:00am.

    TIP: Try their Early Bird Special:
    you receive 50% off your food bill if you order before 07:00pm. They do, however, need the table back again at around 08:30pm.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Towers Rotana Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Phone: 00971-4-343 8000
  • Directions: The hotel is located on the same side of Sheikh Zayed Road as the Crowne Plaza & the Shangri-La Hotel. Teatro is located on the 3rd floor.
  • Website: http://www.rotana.com/aspx/Restaurant.aspx?HotelId=14&RestaurantId=83
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    FLAVOURS ON TWO: Daily Buffet Theme Nights incl. drinks; excellent!
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  • Updated By JessH on October 21, 2008
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  • Flavours on Two, Dubai (from hotel brochure) - Dubai
    Flavours on Two, Dubai (from
    hotel brochure)
    by JessH, 3 more photos
    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages.)

    Once again, the Towers Rotana Hotel does not disappoint: After "Long's Bar" (see my nightlife tip) and "Teatro's" (see separate restaurant tip) this is one of their newest eateries, and once again I am glad to say that they got it right.
    Sleek & chic... modern & sophisticated... the interiors in this place are stimulating, but not too much too distract from the excellent food. Families are welcome, but they don't come: small children (thankfully) don't mix with this atmosphere.

    Dubai's 4- & 5-star hotels are renown for their glutinous & highly popular "all-you-can-eat-and-drink" buffets. Usually, most buffet-offers in Dubai are great value for money, but not necessarily great quality & taste. I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed by the variety & quality of food on offer. We first visited to celebrate a friend's birthday and enjoyed the international buffet. Service was impeccable: I ordered a vodka with bitter lemon, John had beer, and whenever our glasses had a mere 2 sips remaining another drink appeared without having to ask for it. (Aaaah! What a welcome relief from the usual abysmal service of many of Dubai's so-called "5-star restaurants!")

    Also surprising was the array of dishes... the restaurant isn't trying to make a huge profit by serving "cheap" food: smoked salmon, mussels, king prawn & co. graced the starters section of the buffet. In the main courses: roast beef of turkey, sushi & sashimi, grilled salmon, freshly prepared pasta dishes, steaks & sausages as well as superb stir fries were on offer. And in the dessert section, behold! A gorgeous chocolate fountain, fresh strawberries, various cakes, creme brulee and a fantastic cheese-platter.

    We enjoyed the experience so much that John will soon be bringing all of his work colleagues here, and I'm planning to bring guests here in the future.

    If you are looking for a "stuff-your-face-and-intoxicate-yourself" offer that doesn't only provide value, but also highest food quality & taste, Flavours on Two is for you!

    THEME NIGHTS: (price update July 2008)

    Saturdays: International Flavours (149 Dhs)
    Sundays: Grill & Rotisserie - Meat, Poultry & Seafood (149 Dhs)
    Mondays: Far East & Indian Flavours (149 Dhs)
    Tuesdays: Flavours from Blighty - best of British (149 Dhs)
    Wednesdays: Flavours from the Ocean (159 Dhs)
    Thursdays & Fridays: Viva Italia! Antipasti & fresh pasta (159 Dhs)
    Upgrade to a "Bubbly Package": free-flowing champagne with the respective daily theme night:
    Saturday - Tuesday for 184 Dhs, Wednesday - Friday for 194 Dhs per person.

    Opening Hours: Dinner 07:00pm - 11:30pm.
    RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

    Dec. 2007: we celebrated our staff Xmas Dinner here & everyone loved it ;-)

    --> Prices quoted are per person & inclusive of 20% fees & service charge, plus UNLIMITED house wine, beers & regular spirits.

    To see the restaurant virtually, click here: http://www.rotana.com/propertyvt-20-10-4-0.htm#vt

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  • Theme: Buffet
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 2nd floor, Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai
  • Phone: +971-4-3122210
  • Directions: A 4-star hotel, located smack-bang in the most desirable part of the city (Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai World Trade Centre).
  • Website: http://www.rotana.com/hoteldining-20-5-4.htm
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    ELEMENTS Fine Art Cafe: Stylish interiors, nice food & fabulous Sheesha
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  • Updated By JessH on March 4, 2007
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  • The gorgeous interiors of Elements at Wafi (Dubai) - Dubai
    The gorgeous interiors of
    Elements at Wafi (Dubai)
    by JessH, 4 more photos
    (Unlicensed - no alcoholic beverages)

    Elements is a great place for a quick lunch, long discussions over great coffee, dinner & a lovely shisha on the outdoor terrace, or just to sit, marvel at the artwork & read a good book.

    Even though it appears over-filled and cluttered, you quickly surrender to the creative & relaxing atmosphere... I could sit here for hours & just loose myself in animated conversation, colourful art & delightful delicatessen
    (and have done so on many occasions)

    The walls of the restaurant are full with fine artwork of 70 different artists from all over the world. They pride themselves on having the biggest art collection in the Gulf in a permanent, all-year-round art exhibition. Whilst you enjoy your food, you can inquire about specific painting and maybe even buy one to take home?

    THE MENU: esoteric, healthy, unique fusion & innovative - offers anything from dim sum & Thai soups, sandwiches, grilled fish or meat, Spanish tapas, fresh sushi, crispy salads, pasta with original Italian sauces & desserts with a huge variety of great coffee to accompany it. You can create the main courses yourself, but choosing from a list of various sauces & side dishes.

    They also have a great lunch buffet every day for only AED 35.-
    (1 USD = 3.67 AED)

    Then there's the music: some of the best I've heard in the numerous eateries of Dubai - a smart, stylish mix of trip-hop & funky house.
    Seating includes indoors (chairs or comfy sofas) & a terrace (outdoors) where you can enjoy fabulous fruit-infused Sheesha (Arabic waterpipe).

    All in all, I think it's a marvellous one-size-fits-all eating, drinking & sheesha-smoking destination!


    My favourite is the grilled fish with fresh spinach sauce & grilled vegetables. But you can choose various types of fish, different sauces & numerous other side dishes... whatever tickles your fancy.
    The risotto with saffron & mustard seeds was devine!
    I wasn't too impressed by their pasta dishes, hot chocolate cake or fruit cake, but the coffees & freshly-baked crepes are excellent. The crepe go perfectly with a tall cappuccino or mochaccino. To complete a great visit, opt for a nice Mint Sheesha :-)

    Opening Hours: 10:00am - 01:30am, 7 days a week.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Wafi City, Bur Dubai
  • Phone: 00971-4-324 4252
  • Directions: 1st floor, in the main mall, near Starbuck's & The Body Shop
  • Website: http://www.waficity.com
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    SEVILLE'S Spanish Restaurant: Tapas, Sangria, Salsa and Paella - Ole!
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  • Updated By JessH on October 21, 2008
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  • The Rooftop Gardens at Seville's - Wafi, Dubai - Dubai
    The Rooftop Gardens at
    Seville's - Wafi, Dubai
    by JessH, 4 more photos
    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    One of my all-time favourites in Dubai (also because we won a trip to Seville at this very restaurant!), Seville's is located in the Pyramids-complex of Wafi City in Bur Dubai. We come here regularly, especially during the cooler winter months when you can dine al-fresco.

    Either sit at the bar, dine inside at their rustic tables or enjoy their large outside terrace with another seperate bar & great views of the Wafi gardens (be kind & share some of your meal with the loveable Wafi-cats that live in these gardens.)

    During your meal, enjoy the great sounds of the 2 Spanish guitarists (well, actually they're from Azerbaijan). The menu is extensive, with either small tapas or good-sized main course portions. Some vegetarian options are also available. The restaurant has indoor & outdoor seating; a beautiful setting amongst the in famous Wafi rooftop gardens.
    TIP: Seville's is hugely popular, so it's best to make reservations for dinner, especially if you want to sit outside!

    If you love tapas, then this is the place to be!
    For starters, order a selection of the tapas (the portions are small, only 4-5 pcs each) and share with your friends! I recommend the pork sausages in cider (back in my meat-eating days they were my favourite), potato croquettes with either vegetable or ham filling, prawns in garlic oil, roast potatoes in spicy sauce, mussels baked & breaded in creamy sauce & aromatic tomato-garlic bread :-)

    As a main course, you simply can't beat their best Paella in town (available with meat, seafood or veggies) Make sure that you order early enough as preparation time for the Paella is approx. 30-45 minutes.

    For dessert, try the "Gypsy's Arm" - the Spanish version of a Swiss roll with cream & fruit. Another favourite is the flavoured custard.

    TUESDAYS: "Chica's Night - 2 free drinks for ladies.

    UPDATE August 2008: Seville's runs a special dinner deal: 1 Paella for 2 persons to share, including 4 glasses of Sangria or a bottle of house wine for only Dhs 99.-

    Opening Hours: Saturdays - Wednesdays 12midday - 02:00am.
    Thursdays & Fridays 12midday - 03:00am.

    Balmy days, sweet sangria
    she's been gone, have you seen her?
    senorita, shyly turning away
    leaving me your fading flame.

    "Sweet Sangria" - Tori Amos

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Wafi City, Bur Dubai, just before Garhoud Bridge
  • Phone: 00971-4-324 7300
  • Directions: Located in the Pyramids complex of Wafi City, top floor (entrance through Planet Hollywood)
  • Website: http://www.waficity.com/
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    ASHIANA Indian Restaurant: The Indian restaurant that has it all...
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  • Updated By JessH on March 7, 2007
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  • Band stage at Ashiana restaurant, Dubai - Dubai
    Band stage at Ashiana
    restaurant, Dubai
    by JessH, 4 more photos
    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    This is my 2nd favourite Indian Restaurant in Dubai.
    If you're in Dubai and looking for an Indian restaurant that has it all: great service, authentic interiors, extensive menu, exquisite food and reasonable prices, dropping into the Ashiana should be on your "to do" list.
    This award-winning Indian eatery is a beautiful and atmospheric restaurant with gorgeous dark woodwork, gold lanterns, heavy carpets, etc.
    TIP: This is a 5-star hotel and a very prominent restaurant, so making reservations is essential.

    Once the hostess has shown you to your table order your first round of drinks, crack some poppadums and scoop up some chunky mango chutney & fresh mint sauce to start-off your evening. The service is friendly & efficient but at times also unnecessarily over-attentive.
    The menu changes regularly and covers a number of regional cuisines from North India. While you could use superlatives to describe the food, the best word is "authentic" & "not over-the-top".

    If you are unfamiliar with India food the large menu can be a bit daunting. But here comes our waiter to the rescue: the staff can really help you with your selection and are extremely friendly, knowledgable & polite. The interiors are classy yet relaxing & inviting. No matter if it's a quiet business lunch or a mesmerizing dinner with the live band next to you on the small stage - I absolutely love this place & you should definitely not miss it!

    TIP: Ask your waiter to bring you a selection or either veg or non-veg starters… this way you get to try most of the chef's recommended dishes...

    > Macchi Ka Salan: a fish curry made with tomatoes, coconut and infused with curry leaves; my absolute favourite!
    > The Aloo Gobi is also very nice but spicier than in other restaurants.
    > One of my favourite dishes is the Dal Makhani (black lentils), but all other Dal varieties are also superbly prepared & wonderfully flavourful here.
    > There are numerous vegetarian options as well, which is one of the main reasons why I like Asian food so much.

    NOTE: The location is a bit of a struggle when battling Dubai's notorious all-day rush hour traffic, but once you've arrived you will agree that it is so worth the drive!

    Opening Hours:
    Sat - Thur 12.30pm - 03.30pm & 07.30pm - 01.30am.
    Fridays 07.30pm - 01.00am.
    *
    *(If you're in the mood for something cosier, less posh & slightly cheaper, check-out my number 1 favourite Indian restaurant, the Antique Bazar, another of my restaurant tips)

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  • Theme: Indian
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
  • Phone: +971-4-228 1111
  • Directions: Deira area, Baniyas Road, next to National Bank of Dubai
  • Website: http://www.sheraton.com/dubai
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    HOFBRAUHAUS Bavarian Restaurant: "Omp-pa-pah"... German goodness!
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  • Updated By JessH on October 11, 2009
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  • Bavarian Restaurant Hofbrauhaus, Dubai - Dubai
    Bavarian Restaurant
    Hofbrauhaus, Dubai
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    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    There are 3 German restaurants in Dubai, all adhering to the full cliche of Lederhosen, huge beers, rich food, cheesy decor and overpowering "omp-pa-pah" music.
    Any German tourist would cringe, turn on his heels & run to save his sanity & dignity, but for expatriates like me originally from "good old Deutschland" - homesickness is our excuse for loving this Bavarian Hofbrauhaus.

    Located inside the town square level of the JW Marriott Hotel the facade looks typically German, with the Bavarian blue&white-chequered curtains and wooden shutters.
    There aren't many vegetarian options on the buffet but that's typical for German food. The Sauerkraut was excellent: not too sour, not too sweet. Elsewhere in the calorie-heavy selection John & our friends thoroughly enjoyed the various types of sausages (including Weisswurst!) & other beef & pork dishes. I was content with the complimentary buttery & chewy Brezeln, as well as "Rollmops" (pickled herring) from the salad buffet, creamy mashed potatoes, salads with gherkins and grilled leeks in cream sauce with big beans.

    I loved the particularly scrumptious Weissbier (30 Dhs for 1/2 litre) but they also have Lager (55 Dhs for 1 litre) that is indeed air-freighted from Germany - made by the original Hofbrauhaus brewery in Munich, which dates back to 1589.
    (October 2009 Prices) Regular buffet costs Dhs 165. Buffet including unlimited wines and HB Beer is Dhs 369.- per person.

    I rate this as the best German eatery in the city.
    Despite the odd bland dish the food is excellent & plentyful, prepared by German chefs & is especially scrumptious during special buffet promotions.

    I've visited many times before: call them to see on what nights you'll be treated to (or punished with) live music. After all, it's not always loud here! But during Oktoberfest, if you want to have a nice conversation, go somewhere else or don't complain - this is what Oktoberfest is like: loud, proud & silly!
    After dinner, most patrons start singing traditional drinking & folk songs together with the big-bosomed Dirndl-duo, and dancing along is always encouraged. Don't take yourself too seriously and come to the Hofbrauhaus!

    Opening Hours: Daily from 06:00pm-02:00am.

    Other German restaurants:
    > BRAUHAUS at Jumeirah Rotana Hotel (small, overpriced, mostly bad food).
    > DER KELLER at Jumeirah Beach Hotel (expensive and yet not authentic)

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  • Theme: German/Austrian
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai
  • Phone: +971-4-262 4444 / 6077 977
  • Directions: Deira, near Hamrain Centre LOCATION MAP: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/dxbae-jw-marriott-hotel-dubai/
  • Website: http://www.marriottdiningatjw.ae/
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    PIER CHIC: "Under the Moon of Love"... we'll nibble seafood
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  • Updated By JessH on May 25, 2009
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  • Walkway to Pier Chic restaurant, Dubai - Dubai
    Walkway to Pier Chic
    restaurant, Dubai
    by JessH,
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    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    If you are a seafood-lover looking for something truly inspirational, delicious, romantic & stylish you simply have to try Pier Chic at the Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah.
    Located off the beach in front of the Al Qasr Hotel, the restaurant is accessed via a 5-minute stroll along the wooden pier. I think this must be one of Dubai's most unique restaurant locations:

    Dine seated above the waves with an excellent view of the famous Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and of course, the magnificent complex that is the Madinat Jumeirah.

    There are underwater lights below the pier, and the bar reminds of ice-cubes - constantly changing colour - lending an otherworldly glow throughout the evening.

    The staff were friendly, funny & knowledgable, helping you to find the best choice from their menu and not shying-away from "special requests". It's a very up-market place, but the waiters are in no way snobby and made us feel comfortable & able to enjoy a great evening under the stars to the sound of breaking waves.

    Gentlemen, if you want to impress your special lady: this is the place to be! (I've actually recommended this restaurant to quite a few gentlemen who wanted to propose to their girlfriend in a special place... so far, they've all said 'yes'... haha!


    I haven't sampled much of the menu so far, but the salmon steak is scrumptious, as well as the crab cakes with an exotic side salad for starters. John really enjoyed his skewer with various fish cubes and lemongrass as well.

    Ask your waiter about the region's own fish species (i.e. Hammour=Grouper, Barracuda, etc.) and also about imported, seasonal specials.
    Their signature cocktails are all equally scrumptious.

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Madinat Jumeirah, entrance through Al Qasr Hotel
  • Phone: 00971-4-3666 730
  • Website: http://www.madinatjumeirah.com/i/downloads/Pierchic.pdf
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    CUCINA The Italian Kitchen: Great Italian Food & Singing Waiters!
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  • Updated By JessH on July 9, 2008
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  • Entrance of Cucina Restaurant (Dubai) - Dubai
    Entrance of Cucina
    Restaurant (Dubai)
    by JessH,
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    (Licensed - serves alcoholic beverages)

    This is my absolute favourite Italian restaurant in Dubai! It's always at the top of my birthday-dinner wish-list - Cucina's at the JW Marriott Hotel.

    Its decor is rustic & cosy, with a proper pizza-oven, antipasti buffet, an upstairs seating area & great service. Approximately every 1/2 hour the waiters (mostly Philipinos, a nationality that loves to sing!) break into songs such as "Santa Lucia" or "Buenna Sera" to add to the wonderful atmosphere.

    If you want to spoil yourself to a lovely Italian dinner with some entertainment on the side in a great atmosphere, then Cucina's is the place for you: great for a romantic dinner, or for an evening with friends or family. Prices are reasonable & the menu extensive, suiting every taste & budget.

    TIP: All restaurants in the hotel proudly offer their unique Birthday-Promotion:
    If you dine in one of their restaurants & bring your ID , the birthday girl/boy receives a complimentary 3-course dinner! (drinks not included)

    As a starter, John loves their carpaccio. I recommend the mussels in white wine & garlic sauce (click on the photo to see the picture)

    For main courses their pizzas are fantastic, as well as the risotto & chef's specials and for dessert try their "Spaghetti-Icecream" (most Germans are familiar with this treat) consisting of vanilla ice cream & fresh fruit sauce... yummy!

    This restaurant has plenty of vegetarian options as well. Try the tagliatelle with Porcini mushrooms & asparagus, or the wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil. Their pizzas are made fresh and baked in their inhouse pizza oven: thin, crispy and full of flavour - just like a perfect pizza should be.

    INSIDER TIP: If you are into dessert-drinks, try their unique Coppa della Amicizia (Friendship Bowl) for up to 4 people: it's a 100-year old tradition: a wooden pot with 4 spouts, consisting of hot coffee with flambeed grappa & sambuca, orange & lemon peel & spices - it's amaaaaazing.

    FRIDAYS:
    Friday afternoons is great for kids, as they can make their own pizza.

    --> RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

    A bottle of white, a bottle of red
    Perhaps a bottle of rose instead.
    We'll get a table near the street
    In our old familiar place.
    You and I - face to face hmmm, hmmm.
    A bottle of red, a bottle of white
    It all depends upon your appetite.
    I'll meet you any time you want
    In our Italian Restaurant.

    "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" - Billy Joel.

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  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Abu Baker Al Siddique Rd, next to Hamarain Centre
  • Phone: 00971-4-262 4444
  • Directions: LOCATION MAP: http://marriott.com/property/mapandnearbyairports/default.mi?marshaCode=dxbae
  • Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/DXBAE
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    YO! SUSHI: They found Nemo... spinning in circles...
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  • Updated By JessH on May 11, 2008
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  • Sitting at the belt in Yo!Sushi, Dubai - Dubai
    Sitting at the belt in
    Yo!Sushi, Dubai
    by JessH, 4 more photos
    (Unlicenced - no alcoholic beverages)

    I've eaten sushi many times before, but never in the true conveyor-belt style. So I must admit, the prospect of seeing my food driving past me was the main reason for trying this establishment!

    Yo! has already proved a deeply successful formula in London, whose population has clasped the raw-fish-on-a-conveyor-belt motif firmly to its collective bosom; and never wanting to be "out of style", Dubai was not far behind to follow this phenomenon.
    Sushi has the reputation of being "healthy fast food" for the executive with the hectic lifestyle. So we arrived after such an aforementioned hectic day at work, sat down at the counter & suddenly I felt myself being mesmerised by the little round dishes with plastic domes, slowly drifting past me on the conveyor belt... uuuuiiihhh! How cute!

    You can endulge on Green Tea & Miso Soup (tofu, seaweed & vegetable broth) until it's coming out of your ears - free refills all the way.
    Either order from the menu, or snatch & savour any of the dishes driving past you on the conveyor belt. Pricing is done by colour-coded plates (orange, purple, etc.), starting at Dhs 8,- and not exceeding Dhs 18,- and don't worry about catching any weird food-bug from the raw goods: the food is prepared freshly throughout the day & none of the fish is on the conveyor belt for longer than 2 hours.

    >> (Poached) Kimchee Salmon Salad in a lime, red pepper & herb dressing - my favourite!
    >> California rolls, Nigiri Sake (salmon sushi), Unagi (BBQ Eel) & shrimp sushi all yummy, fresh, tasty with perfect sticky rice.
    >> If you fancy something hot & cooked (I still haven't been able to convert my fiance into a fan of raw cuisine) definitely try the Teriyaki Salmon or Chicken, the Miso Hamour, the breaded Prawn Katsu and the lovely, thick & chewy Udon Noodles with your choice of chicken, shrimp or vegetables.

    I've been here numerous times and both quality & quantity have always been consistent. Take-away is also available.


    NOTE: This is a non-smoking restaurant. But we didn't mind and happily stepped outside for a puff afterwards ;-)

    Opening Hours: Saturdays to Thursdays: 11:30am - 11:00pm.
    Fridays: 02:00pm - 11:00pm.
    UPDATE NOVEMBER 2007: Our new favourite Yo!Sushi branch, now open at Dubai Festival city, with both indoor and outdoor seating!

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: (1) Bur Juman Centre (2) Dubai Festival City
  • Phone: 00971-4-359 5479
  • Directions: Bur Dubai, main entrance of the mall / Dubai Festival City, "Canal Walk". / Another branch is also located in the Dubai Int'l Financial Centre.
  • Website: http://www.yosushi.com/index.php
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