Dubai Insider

“THERE’S AN ENTICING UNDERBELLY OF ENCHANTING
VENUES THAT OFFER MEMORABLE MEALS AMID THE DUNES”
branch to dine beside the water.
One to tick off the foodie bucketlist
is a meal at At.mosphere, the
world’s tallest restaurant on the 122 nd
floor of Burj Khalifa. Opt for the high
tea experience in the lounge, which
provides the perfect excuse to linger
and enjoy the view while nibbling on
delicious sweets and savoury bites.
For a front row seat to The Dubai
Fountain, you’ll find lots of venues
at The Dubai Mall and neighbouring
Souk Al Bahar that deliver the goods.
One of the best on the scene is Zeta
at Address Downtown, which blends
Californian and Asian influences with
a close-up view of all the action.
Beyond the skyscrapers, there’s
an enticing underbelly of enchanting
venues that offer memorable meals
amid the dunes. Al Hadheerah, at
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa,
transports you to old Arabia with a
dazzling line-up of entertainment,
including belly dancing, henna
painting, a live Arabic band and a
falcon display. Bag a spot on the
outdoor seating area and feast on
traditional Middle Eastern fare as
you sit back and enjoy the show.
Similarly, Al Diwaan at Al Maha,
a Luxury Collection Desert Resort
& Spa, Dubai, will seat you on
the veranda for a gourmet feast
with breathtaking views of the
wildlife reserve where Arabian
oryx and gazelle roam freely.
Further embrace the Emirati culture
and re-live the Dubai of the 1960s
by heading to Al Fanar Restaurant.
There are two locations (at Dubai
Festival City and Al Seef) serving
home-style favourites, such as
maleh (salt-cured fish) and naghar
mashwi (spiced grilled squid).
Meanwhile, for a novel treat,
head to Majlis at The Dubai Mall,
which specialises in coffee, cakes,
shakes and ice-cream made from
camel milk, a Bedouin staple.
Opposite from top left:
Opa; Zeta This page: STK;
Fish Beach Taverna
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