Must-see restaurants in Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

  • Asia Asia

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Prepare for a culinary journey along the Spice Road at this theatrically decorated restaurant, which is entered via a candlelit corridor that spills into…

  • 101 Lounge & Bar

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    It may be hard to concentrate on the food at this marina-adjacent al fresco pavilion, with its stunning skyline views. Come for nibbles and cocktails in…

  • Stay

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Three-Michelin-starred Yannick Alléno brings his culinary magic to Dubai in this subtly theatrical vaulted dining room accented with black crystal…

  • The Croft

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Chef Darren Velvick flies the flag for modern British cooking at this relaxed restaurant with an open kitchen and spacious terrace overlooking the lights…

  • BiCE

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Back in 1930s Milan, Beatrice 'Bice' Ruggeri first opened her trattoria, which evolved into the city's most fashionable by the 1970s. Today Dubai's BiCE…

  • Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Richard Sandoval, the man who introduced modern Mexican food to the US, is behind the menu at this casual-chic restaurant with its contemporary take on…

  • Luchador

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Vibrantly coloured murals, a wall of wrestling masks and a Mexican chef: Luchador feels like an authentic south-of-the-border cantina. The menu is…

  • Eauzone

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This jewel of a restaurant draws friends, romancing couples and fashionable families to a sublime seaside setting with shaded wooden decks and floating…

  • Indego by Vineet

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    India's first Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, is the menu maven at this gorgeous, intimate dining room lorded over by big brass Natraj sculptures…

  • Zero Gravity

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Next to the Skydive Dubai drop zone, this stylish outpost with attached beach club checks all the culinary boxes, from breakfast to late-night snacks…

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    Fish Beach Taverna

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Thanks to whitewashed walls, flagstone paths and breezy blue and white decor, this charming beachfront restaurant conjures up thoughts of summer on the…

  • Couqley

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This friendly French bistro imported from Lebanon plays it safe with classic decor (vintage Parisian posters, red and green checked cushions) alongside a…

  • Mythos Kouzina & Grill

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Kitted out like a traditional seaside taverna with whitewashed walls and sea-green painted furniture, Mythos is a little slice of Santorini hidden away in…

  • Bread Street Kitchen

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    At this recent Gordon Ramsey venture, the menu includes some heartwarming familiar British dishes, including shepherd's pie, beef wellington and sticky…

  • Fümé

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With its industrial-chic look, relaxed crew and global comfort food, Fümé brings more than a touch of urban cool to the Marina. The menu features plenty…

  • Typical Dutch Pancake

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Step into the sparkling blue-and-white dining room, decorated with Delft tiles and decorative clogs, and order a pannekoek (Dutch pancake), which is…

  • Al Khaima

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    On balmy nights there are few places more tranquil than Al Khaima's linen-draped terrace tables. Classic mezze such as baba ganoush (smoked aubergine dip)…

  • Toro Toro

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    After a major refurb, the decor has as much pizzazz as the food at this pan-Latin outpost conceived by star chef Richard Sandoval. Feast on such small…

  • Sushi Art

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Sushi purist or not, you're sure to find your favourite among the huge, attractive selection of French-infused California-style bites at this minimalist…

  • Zafran

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This contemporary Indian bistro seems mildly incongruous, away from the food court and surrounded by shops, but it packs a lot of sizzle into its kebabs,…

  • Al Nafoorah

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With its carved wooden archways, midnight-blue partitions and elegant tables, Al Nafoorah is no slouch in the looks department. The menu ticks all the…

  • Little Miss India

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Expect vibrant decor, from the colourfully painted truck dominating the exterior facade to the antique wood doors and sweeping lounge bar where cocktails…

  • Retro Feasts

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Retro Feasts was started by a couple of young Londoners nostalgic for their childhood food. The setting is sublime, right on the sand with comfortable…

  • Bouchon Bakery

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This classy cafe – an outpost of celebrity chef Thomas Keller's popular US chain – serves fiendishly good pastries, cakes and macarons. Everything is…

  • Tagine

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Get cosy between lanterns, rugs and throw pillows at a low-slung table in the mood-lit dining room, then treat your taste buds while tapping your toes to…

  • Arjee Bhajee

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    The perfect spot for Brits nostalgic about their curry house back home, this Indian restaurant dishes up tasty classic dishes of the genre such as chicken…

  • Barracuda

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Pick your poisson (mullet, sea bream, pomfret) from the ice display at this Egyptian seafood restaurant and have it prepared the way you like it. The…

  • Seven Sands

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Located on the 1st floor and with seamless views of the sand and the sea, Seven Sands dishes up generous portions of traditional Emirati cuisine in a…

  • Massaad Barbecue

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    At this teensy country-style eatery most of the fresh ingredients – from lemons to chickens – are sourced from growers based in nearby Al Ain. Barbecued…

  • Yalla Samosa

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Only in Dubai. Yalla specialises in quirky samosas, but its recently released 24-karat-gold concoction certainly crowns the list: it's a king-size bite…

  • Blue Orange

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    The Westin's all-day buffet restaurant has dishes that aim at pleasing all, in an airy setting with citrus-coloured furniture on a white tiled floor and…

  • Zaatar W Zeit

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This is the Lebanese fast-food favourite among locals, with high-quality Levant street food at heart-warmingly low prices. Stick to what they do best:…

  • Rhodes W1

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Michelin-decorated chef Gary Rhodes is famous for bringing British cuisine into the 21st century. At his plant-filled white-and-citrus-hued Dubai outpost,…

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