For a dining experience without fuss and frills, Benihana is a go-to spot for me. Why? Because it’s consistently good, offers value for money, a fun and relaxing atmosphere and casual, familiarity.

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Located on the entry level of The Oberoi, Dubai, Ananta is an intimate restaurant serving refined Indian cuisine inspired by the country’s twenty-nine states.

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Situated in Palm Views West on Palm Jumeirah, this trendy seafront restaurant is a popular place to grab posh fish and chips and other British favourites such as Shepard’s pie and Cornish cheese and onion pasties.

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Step into a Polynesian paradise at the newly refurbished Trader Vic’s at Crowne Plaza Dubai – the very first Trader Vic’s to open doors in Dubai 22 years ago.

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Exposed brickwork, curved ceilings, earthy wood tones and vibrant blues welcome with open arms as you enter Waka. Before even seeing then menu, a warm, authentic Latin American scene is set across a casual bar and lounge area, plus dining room – all located on The Oberoi’s lobby level.

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Serving up flavours of the Caribbean, New York-born Jamaican eatery Miss Lily's Dubai is a funky spot tucked away on the fifth floor of Sheraton Grand.

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Perched idyllically on the fourth floor of Address Dubai Marina, Shades is a stylish rooftop venue complete with large infinity pool and children’s pool, lounge, outdoor seating and chill-out cabanas.

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A timeless classic originating from New York, Le Cirque Dubai oozes class and elegance. Inside, the décor is sophisticated, with contemporary paintings on the walls, crisp white table clothes and neutral grey tones throughout, paired with artistic lamp shades.

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The slick modernist interior of the Armani hotel’s signature Italian restaurant feels like stepping into a scene from a mid-20^th century Italian art house film (expect high ceilings, curved interior patterns and cream fabrics).

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Kyo is perched right at the beginning of the Golden Mile Galleria shopping complex, on Palm Jumeirah, but it is by no means your standard mall café...

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Like its sister restaurant, Tresind, this recently opened Indian eatery is no ordinary curry house. And, while Carnival by Tresind follows suit in its molecular, Alinea-style ways, it differs completely from Tresind in a very fun, jovial way...

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A play on words, Bord Eau means water’s edge in French, and is pronounced phonetically as ‘Bordeaux’, the famous grape region. Diners can expect a thoroughly traditional French experience...

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