Dubai has an impressive list of restaurants which are yet to claim a recognition on the international stage. You can find several acclaimed chefs and celebrity cooks from all over the world setting up restaurants here, and the growth has been enormous in the past decade or so. A holiday experience is incomplete without a fine dining experience. The Middle East is home to some of the finest and favorable cuisines which offer great delicacies from all over the world. Dubai has often been termed as the gastronomical capital of the Middle East and its culinary experiences have made Dubai popular on the global stage. We have listed some fine dining options in Dubai which offer a timeless experience coupled with excellent service.

Al Mahara

Located in the imposing Burj Khalifa which itself would stimulate your senses. You would have never experienced flavorful dishes coupled with very attentive service before in your lifetime. One of the highlights of this restaurant is the ceiling aquarium. The restaurant is very popular for refreshing seafood which is served fresh every day. We recommend you to try out the delicacies with delicate flavors such as exclusively handpicked fine wines from different parts of the globe. A small portion of the menu is kept simple with authentic Arabic flavors. Some of the must try dishes are poached oysters and foie gras ravioli. This restaurant is a meat lover’s delight and it serves one of the best cut Wagyu beef in the city.

Cle Dubai

The popular chef and author, Greg Malouf launched his first restaurant here in Dubai in the year 2014. It was inaugurated by a series of Hollywood celebrities. Malouf had helped London’s Petersham Nurseries relaunch and retain its inspired Middle Eastern flavors. With dim lighting, muted décor with hints of lilac, plush furnishings, this restaurant has helped breathe fresh life into traditional Arabic delicacies such as orange Turkish delight with water, lamb with rice stuffed in vine leaves & labneh, chocolate tart with sesame cream. A perfect place to tantalize your taste buds.

Pierchic

Termed as one of the most romantic restaurants in the city that offers stunning views of the blue ocean and the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel and the spectacular Jumeirah resort in the background. Feel united with the sea with the open layout of this restaurant. Get a beautiful fusion of inside and outside space as you feast on the awesome gourmet seafood such as crab risotto, poached trout, and delicious oysters. The menu contains several signature dishes of celebrity chef Rosalind Parsk.

La Petite Maison in Dubai

This restaurant started off with a unique share-style dining concept nearly 20 years ago, where it was awarded a Michelin star. This restaurant has opened several branches from London to Istanbul, with two more restaurants set to open in Miami and Abu Dhabi this year. The restaurant has a seasonal French menu coupled with share plates of everything starting from green breams with foie grass to scallop carpaccio.

Social by Heinz Beck

The restaurant was opened with the aim of providing a fine-casual dining experience for its guests. Located in the Waldorf Astoria Dubai in the Palm Jumeirah. The renowned Chef Beck’s restaurant brings typical Italian flavors to Dubai after winning three Michelin stars for his Rome restaurant. Some of the popular dishes are grilled tuna in Mediterranean perfumes with fennel and red onions and spaghetti with lobster & zucchini. A perfect spot to cash in on the traditional Friday brunch that consists of a typical Mediterranean cuisine with antipasti, a carvery and an oyster station, a la carte menu with pasta and pint-sized desserts.

At.Mosphere

This restaurant is located on the 122^nd floor of the mighty Burj Khalifa and it holds the Guinness World Record for being the restaurant that is located at the highest level above the ground. Enjoy a fine dining experience which includes handpicked dishes from Michelin-Chef Jitin Joshi. Some of the dishes to try out are veal tartar and seared langoustine. Savor these delicacies with a round of cocktail and enjoy the magnificent view of the entire city.

Rhodes W1

Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes spends a lot of time in Dubai, such that he is often practically termed as a local. Rhodes W1 is his latest venture in Dubai that was launched last year and is a tribute to the contemporary British culinary classics. The restaurant is decorated with a crisp white delicate wallpaper interior, fake grass, and lattice screens which give it an English resemblance. One of the signature dishes is Welsh rarebit served with smoked haddock and a simple salad.

Zheng He’s Restaurant

This restaurant probably offers the best Chinese dishes in town. Placed in the Jumeirah Resort’s ground floor, the dishes served here have a fresh modern twist coupled with traditional flavors. The guests can enjoy the background scenery which includes the beautiful Arabian Gulf and the majestic Burj Khalifa. Some of the signature dishes served here are deep fried beef strips, foie gras siew mai, and shellfish dumplings.

Indego by Vineet in Dubai

This is the first restaurant launched by an Indian chef, Vineet Bhatia. He had won Michelin stars for its restaurants in Geneva and London. Vineet has crafted a typical Indian menu with popular Indian dishes with western influences. One of the popular dishes to kick start your taste buds is the smoked seas starter, which includes honey-basted tandoori salmon coupled with chutney hammour and fennel scallops. Do leave some space for the refreshing desserts such as rose petal and vanilla bean smoothie, which would just melt in your mouth.

Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire

This restaurant carries the ambiance of a romantic Parisian dining room and is the home to the popular French chef Pierre Gagnaire in Dubai. The 3-star Michelin rated chef has included Baroque-inspired glass chandeliers that match with the purple carpet which is hung overhead. A series of seven amuse bouches are served to every customer before they start their meal. The menu served is seasonal which consists of typically 4 to 7-course meals that include everything from sea bass with celeriac ravioli to beef cheeks.

Zuma Restaurant

Get the best Japanese cuisine served in the city of Dubai at the Zuma restaurant. This place follows the Izakaya style of dining, where the food which is served is to be shared among all recipients. Situated in the financial center of Dubai, the majority clientele list includes top businessmen and locals who savor Japanese cuisines. The main dining area, a private dining room, a bar and a lounge for stylish cocktails, along with a sushi bar make it one of the popular night-out locations in the city. You should also try out the refined wine and sake cellar from its extensive collection.

Al Iwan

If you looking for a fine-dining restaurant which serves authentic Arabic cuisine, then look no further than Al Iwan. Located on the first floor of the gorgeous Burj Al Arab hotel and is blessed with spectacular surroundings. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch meal as you overlook the Arabian Gulf. The place transforms into an exemplary fine dining environment which serves signature dishes such as vine leaves, babaganoj and some mixed grill Arabic delicacies with some finely cut meats.