Restaurants in Dubai https://whatson.ae/section/eat/restaurants/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Review: Yava – a neighbourhood restaurant that leans into its Palestinian roots https://whatson.ae/2026/07/restaurant-review-yava-dubai-palestinian-restaurant/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392908 Home cooking done with rigour and love. Yalla go to Yava… When Yava opened in Wasl 51 in late 2021, it cast its net wide across the Mediterranean. But owner Basil Yassin has since gone home – to his family’s roots in Palestine – and let that lineage recolour everything. “You won’t find batata harra […]

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]]> The Barrel Dubai review: comfort food and a pet-friendly terrace https://whatson.ae/2026/07/the-barrel-dubai-review-comfort-food-and-a-pet-friendly-terrace/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392813 The Barrel Bar & Restaurant gets the neighbourhood gastropub formula right…  Every neighbourhood needs a spot like The Barrel. Somewhere for after-work drinks that turn into dinner and chilled-out afternoons that are exactly what weekends are for. The newly licensed gastropub at Vida Creek Beach brings together comfort food, a great wine and beer selection […]

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]]> 7 fabulous weekend lunch deals to try in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/07/7-fabulous-weekend-lunch-deals-to-try-in-dubai/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:59 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392856 From refined seaside Sunday lunches to free-flowing rose, these are the tables to book for a weekend lunch deal this summer If you’re looking for a weekend dining deal but don’t want to commit to an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Saturday or Sunday brunch, these lunch deals were made for you. Whether you’re after a leisurely three-course affair […]

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]]> 6 brilliant things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: July 10 to 12 https://whatson.ae/2026/07/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-weekend-july-10-to-12/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:04:46 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392892 Need plans for the weekend? We got your back. Whether you’re in the mood to indulge, unwind or cheer on your favourite team, Abu Dhabi has plenty happening this week. Book in for a leisurely lunch, settle in for a decadent afternoon tea, treat yourself to a relaxing spa day, or catch all the drama […]

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]]> A beginner’s guide to eating well in Ras Al Khaimah https://whatson.ae/2026/07/a-beginners-guide-to-eating-well-in-ras-al-khaimah/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:04:05 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392870 From cafes and high-end restaurants to some cheeky tip-offs from long-time residents, here’s where to eat and drink in the Northern Emirate… To many, Ras Al Khaimah means a long weekend – desert, beach, mountains, resort pool, repeat. But a growing number of people are deciding to stay. As the emirate quietly builds a permanent […]

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]]> Want to eat at Dubai’s top restaurants for less? Here’s how https://whatson.ae/2026/07/want-to-eat-at-dubais-top-restaurants-for-less-heres-how/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:53:06 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392788 Summer Restaurant Week is back, with two-course lunches for Dhs80 and three-course dinners for Dhs120 at more than 50 top tables If you’re looking to dine out without breaking the bank in Dubai this summer, then listen up: Summer Restaurant Week is back. Extending beyond the traditional seven-day foodie celebration, this year, Summer Restaurant Week […]

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]]> Where to find the best steak frites in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/07/where-to-find-the-best-steak-frites-in-dubai/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:55:23 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392762 Meat and potatoes, the French bistro way… Dubai is in the grip of a steak frites moment. Restaurants are serving it up in all forms from value-driven and neighbourhood-cosy, to downright luxe, proof that this bistro classic never really goes out of style. At its best, steak frites is simplicity itself… a well-charred cut (skirt, […]

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]]> Newly-opened Dubai restaurants and cafés to check out this month https://whatson.ae/2026/07/6-new-restaurants-in-dubai-july-2026/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:23:18 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392632 Fresh Argentinian medialunas is the move at new bakery Pancita. Plus pastrami deli goods at Hudson & Rye, fancy ramen at Dubai Opera, and more new restaurants in Dubai… If you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and cafe in Dubai, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are […]

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]]> Introducing Oro Verde: Yas Bay’s stunning new Nikkei restaurant https://whatson.ae/2026/07/introducing-oro-verde-yas-bays-stunning-new-nikkei-restaurant/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:05 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392389 From the team behind Asia Asia and Lock Stock comes a new Nikkei restaurant and bar Yas Bay’s dining scene is heating up with a new arrival. Get ready to meet Oro Verde, a sizzling new Nikkei restaurant and bar that’s set to be one of Abu Dhabi’s hottest new tables. Opening on the waterfront […]

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]]> 6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: June 29 to July 2 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-week-june-29-to-july-2-2026/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:11:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391879 Your guide to what’s worth checking out in Abu Dhabi Looking for some cool things to do in Abu Dhabi this week? From a striking new photography exhibition and café visits to World Cup matches and live music nights, there’s plenty happening across the city. Here are 6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi […]

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]]> A stunning Cipriani beach club is opening in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/a-stunning-cipriani-beach-club-is-opening-in-dubai/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:17:58 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391663 Cipriani Lido brings the timeless allure of Venice to J1 Beach in 2027 J1 Beach is already home to some of the city’s most fabulous beach clubs, including Sirene, Gigi and Baoli. But next year it’s set to get a new serving of sun-soaked indulgence with the opening of Cipriani Lido, a new beach club […]

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]]> This acclaimed Nikkei hand roll bar is opening in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/this-acclaimed-nikkei-hand-roll-bar-is-opening-in-dubai/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:54 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391449 From Madrid and Barcelona, AKIRO promises to fuse the best of Japanese and Peruvian flavours into a cool hand roll concept From Kokoro and Yubi to Tezukuri, Dubai’s recently fallen hard for the hand roll concept. And our love affair with these brilliant three-bite delights shows no sign of slowing down, with the city set […]

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