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23.11.2023 - 15:51 / cntraveler.com
Dubai’s culinary scene has grown at breakneck speed over the past few years, with those living in the city barely able to keep up. Proving its chops on a global scale has taken a little longer, but the emirate is finally starting to have its moment in the spotlight, with the Michelin Guide launching in the city in 2022 and two Dubai venues appearing on 2023’s list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
To help you narrow things down for your next trip, here's our editor-approved pick of the very best restaurants in Dubai.
Save room for dessert at Ninive.
Restaurants serving modern, elevated Middle Eastern cuisine aren’t as common in the city as you might think, but Ninive easily leads this category. Set in the landmark Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, the restaurant is modeled after a modern majlis and surrounded by lush greenery inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Dishes from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Morocco and the wider MENA region make up the menu, which is designed to be shared. Signatures include the pumpkin spinach kibbeh, chicken tagine, and tashreeb, an Iraqi dish consisting of slow-cooked lamb shoulder and crispy bread.
Dig into modern Indian dining at Trèsind Studio.
Trèsind Studio is widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant in Dubai. This modern tasting menu concept, helmed by Himanshu Saini, is making waves on an international level, having been crowned the world’s 11th best restaurant at 2023’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. Starting with its famous pani puri, the menu’s 16 courses take guests to the four corners of India while celebrating the diversity of the country’s ingredients and cultural heritage. The blossom chaat with pumpkin mash and chutney is among the standout dishes. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, each element is meticulously plated, with the end result akin to a work of art. With just 20 seats, the dining room is intimate, attention to detail is immaculate, and the team housed in the open theatre-style kitchen achieves the seemingly impossible task of making the food taste as good as it looks.
Step into the Maine Oyster Bar & Grill.
The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill is a prime example of style meeting substance and consistency meeting quality. One of the first restaurants to stock the UAE’s Dibba Bay oysters, diners come to The Maine for the uncomplicated, ingredient-driven menu of craveable dishes and stay for the signature cool, carefree ambiance. With three outposts across the city, the terrace at the original seaside venue on JBR remains the best place in the city to while away the weekend with a seafood platter and a glass of something sparkling.
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