Located in the heart of Dubai’s financial centre, Zuma is a world-famous, contemporary Japanese restaurant that is just a stone’s throw away from the Burj Khalifa. While Zuma’s seafood selection is second to none, they also manage to impress with vegetarian dishes. Select an assortment of their signature sushi, robata and sashimi, and be sure to order the ribeye no wafu sauce gake, comprising melt-in-your-mouth beef topped with garlic chips. Gourmands covet the counter seats so they can watch the chefs at work.

This New York import has been wowing the city's culinary connoisseurs thanks to its decadent colonial-style interiors in bold colours, a foliage-bedecked terrace and unique take on French-Vietnamese dishes, always plated up beautifully. Regulars recommend the always buzzing eatery's signature Asian ravioli and lamb char sui; be sure to book in advance as this hotspot in Dubai International Financial Centre has become a beacon for the fashion set. There's a great value set lunch menu to be had too.

Meat lovers, unite! For a truly memorable experience, visit Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Dubai and order the Lokum steak. Top it off with a goat cheese salad and a selection of garnishes, including mashed croquet, mushroom and onion flower. If it’s good enough for Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s good enough for us. Who knows, you might even be lucky enough to meet Salt Bae, the celebrated Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, himself.

Chef Himanshu Saini weaves stories with the intricately-plated and expertly-spiced degustation menus he presents in fine dining spot Tresind Studio. Hidden away behind a discrete door off the main Tresind restaurant, this insider haunt seats just 18 at a time and presents a multi-hour extravaganza that unfolds with theatrical flourish. The innovative, Insta-worthy dishes taste as good as they look, and themes change seasonally so fans never get bored. This is must-try for serious foodies.