United Arab Emirates

Eating at the flagship seafood restaurant in what is still the most opulent hotel in the city is as much about the experience as it is about the cuisine. An...more

This combination tea salon, shisha bar, restaurant, boutique, and Wi-Fi lounge, opened on the third floor of the Dubai Harvey Nichols' branch by London...more

Al Nafoorah is another regular haunt of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad, who loves its authentic Lebanese food (and doesn't seem to mind the dark, slightly...more

On the 122nd floor of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, the world's highest restaurant has the air of a cruise ship in the sky. The decor of its two...more

Adored by Dubai's society set, the Buddha Bar is done up in sumptuous burgundy and gold velvets, dark woods, and rich red chandeliers, giving an illusion of...more

Launched by Saudi Arabia's gourmet date company, Café Bateel is a casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot with branches across the city (including the...more

Youthful media types head to Okku for modern Japanese seafood, including seared sea scallops with figs and truffles and exquisitely presented sushi. The...more

This Pakistani fast-food institution on the Satwa roundabout existed well before the era of artificial islands to serve laborers from the subcontinent who built...more

Locals flock to this low-key Lebanese seafood haunt, despite its shopping-mall location and hackneyed maritime decor; both the food and service are better, if...more

Sarai serves fresh-baked pita, Levantine mezes, and specialties from Syria, Armenia, and Turkey. Grab a seat on the terrace at one of the umbrella-shaded...more