Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Dubai

The aroma of fresh Italian will engulf you, as you enter this beautiful restaurant at City Walk. Brightly lit interiors, white walls and long dining tables with faux foliage adorn this gorgeous restaurant. Sapori di BICE essentially serves up a delectable platter of authentic Italian specialties. Fritto misto, Burrata e Bresaola, Valdostana di Tacchino and Branzino alla griglia are some of the scrumptious delicacies on their menu. A good selection of freshly made drinks are also available in accordance with the dish of your choice. To end the delightful meal, choose from the selection of classic Italian desserts. Call ahead for reservations.

A gleaming, luxurious setting with ethnic Asian elements, welcomes patrons to this Chinese den tucked in the Shangri-La Hotel. Being located in the city's financial hub, Shang Palace is a popular venue for business luncheons and formal dining affairs. The menu explores Cantonese cuisine with focus on authentic flavors and fresh ingredients, the highlights of this menu include cod fish with grapes and orange sauce, crispy duck (a house specialty) and glutinous rice ball in fresh ginger soup. Service and quality adhere to a high level; reservations are highly recommended.

Marrakech restaurant offers diners a comfortable setting to enjoy a Moroccan experience. Atmosphere and cuisine are both typically North African. Visit this restaurant to savor on tantalizing dishes crafted by the head chef Mourad Noufel. In line with the policies of the Shangri-La Hotel in which the restaurant is located, there is no smoking on the premises. Diners are expected to wear smart casual outfits.

In a city which has an Arabic or a Lebanese restaurant on almost every corner, Benjarong comes as a welcome break for many. A Thai food haven in Dubai, this restaurant is housed in the beautiful Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts. It is known for the traditional Thai food it serves, cooked to perfection with the use of fresh ingredients. All of their dishes are cooked using traditional Thai methods and the Tom Yam Koong soup is a popular favorite of the patrons. The ambiance here is extremely Oriental in nature with intricately carved pillars in gold, transporting you to another time and the paraphernalia around adds a touch of authenticity.

There are very few restaurants that manage to give the exact experience of a particular culture outside its geographical boundaries, located inside the Holiday Inn Dubai restaurant Gharana is one of them. The menu concentrates on authentic Indian cuisine which, without a doubt, is cooked to perfection and served with utmost attention to detail but the ambiance is equally a heart winner. With plush white sofas for seating, Indian classical music for company and the Indian paraphernalia all around you, just adds up to transport you into the exotic subcontinent. Classics like Dal Makhni, Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken are a must have here. And end your meals with the heartwarming desserts, so that India sits peacefully in your soul.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown is home to Above, the rooftop bar and lounge that boasts panoramic views of the city in addition to the iconic Burj Khalifa. Offering signature cocktails, international cuisine and groovy beats played by international DJs, Above is a hip spot to mingle with the who's who of the city. The rooftop dining gives an alfresco dining experience ideal for a special night out with friends. The strategic downtown location of the bar makes it accessible for people from all over they city.