Quintessential Dubai dining experiences

Wouldn't it be nice to dine at the beach? The city's shorelines are home to an array of restaurants, cafes and food trucks that each serve up something special. For an unforgettable meal under the stars, book a table at Scape restaurant, housed in the terrace extension of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. The restaurant serves up Mediterranean cuisine in style, and if you find it hard to choose from the menu, order the seafood signatures such as Maine lobster and king crab sliders.

Renowned as one of the city’s best fine dining places in Dubai, Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm presents an underwater-themed setting that always inspires. Head over to enjoy dinner with a difference thanks to tasting menus that feature fine Mediterranean flavours from the land and sea. The best part? You’ll be dining in great company, as sharks and shoals of colourful fish glide right past your table thanks to the restaurant’s giant aquarium walls.

This dining destination in Dubai Marina offers incomparable views, with seven restaurants to choose from across seven floors. Tuck into hearty menus featuring international specialties, with plenty of local and regional inflections. From flavourful sushi at Asia Asia to Latin American surprises at Mama Zonia, you can't go wrong. Remember to book a terrace table to take in the picture-perfect tableau of luxury yachts parked on glistening waters, towering skyscrapers and vibrant waterfront promenade.

This city is home to a world of flavours as restaurants serve up authentic dishes from homelands near and far. Fans of Japanese cuisine, for example, won't be disappointed with an incredible range to choose from all across Dubai, though TOMO remains a firm favourite with locals. Cherish a traditional welcome and panoramas of Dubai’s skyline from the aptly-named TOMO Views lounge before taking a seat at low-seating tatami tables for a memorable meal from the land of the rising sun. Don't forget to order the fatty tuna sashimi, a speciality here.

Swap the city for the serene and enjoy a meal on the sands of Dubai’s desert. The Sonara Camp is an unforgettable restaurant, and one of the best dining places in Dubai, with a fine dining menu of regional and international classics, including special options for vegan and vegetarian diners served up from the open-air kitchen. The already magical desert setting is enhanced with chic ambient lighting and slick service, creating a sense of occasion. Afterwards guests can enjoy an array of activities and live entertainment – you won't be disappointed.