Sharjah
Head here for a breakfast of shakshuka and manakeesh or a mezze feast of a dinner with lesser-seen Lebanese specialities of hindbeh (dandelion) salad and…
Must-see restaurants in Arabian Peninsula
Bur Dubai
Like a fine wine, some restaurants only get better over time and such is the case with Sind Punjab, the first family eatery to open in Meena Bazaar in…
Kuwait City
Decorated in a light and airy style, like a contemporary French cafe, this pleasant spot from the international artisan chain is a solid lunch choice. The…
Downtown Dubai
Decorated simply in muted earth colours with Torres wine barrels as a nod to Spanish vino, Boca has a menu that includes such chiringuito (beachside…
Kuwait City
Smart Middle Eastern restaurant in a lovely setting with a large terrace and calming park views. The menu's mezze offerings are decent, including well…
Dubai
Secreted on the grounds of the fairy-tale Jumeirah Mosque, this comfy-luxe lair lets you sink into white couches for a camelccino (cappuccino with camel…
United Arab Emirates
Chargrilled kebab plates are this Turkish restaurant's signature dishes, served in a dining room fit for a pasha. Start with mantı (Turkish ravioli) or…
Abu Dhabi
The perfect place to rest up after viewing the Louvre's globe-trotting collection, this contemporary, light-filled cafe, looking out to the sea, has a…
Doha
It's not a fancy place, but the rice and meat dishes here are truly delicious – and it's a chance to dine in a typically Middle Eastern atmosphere,…
Jeddah
It's not quite like the street-food markets of Southeast Asia, but this place, with a little collection of covered wooden seating lining the corner…
Dubai
Al Fanar lays on the old-timey Emirati theme pretty thick with a Land Rover parked outside, a reed ceiling and waiters dressed in traditional garb. Give…
Dubai
A lift posing as a submarine drops you into a gold-leaf-clad tunnel spilling into one of Dubai's most extravagant restaurants. Tables orbit a circular…
Saudi Arabia
Located in the bustling narrow streets of the Bangla Bazaar just beyond the open-air parking north of King Faisal Rd, this is the most accessible of the…
Qatar
Big windows overlook the swimming pools and ocean in this solid, modern restaurant in Sealine Beach Resort's lobby, where tasty menu items include fresh…
United Arab Emirates
Rustic, homely Bukhara is a treat for Indian cuisine old-hands as well as those newer to India's flavours. The dal bukhara (slow-cooked black lentils in a…
Dubai
Zheng He was an intrepid 15th-century Chinese seafarer, and the food at his namesake restaurant at the Mina A'Salam is just as adventurous. The signature…
Kuwait City
Around the corner from the Muse coffee shop, this charming restaurant is tucked away in an interior courtyard. Set in a coral-and-gypsum house dating from…
Kuwait City
The 'Persian soul food' at this casual eatery is terrific, with the full range of kebabs, salads and stews – of the latter, the tangy fattoush (salad of…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
On balmy nights there are few places more tranquil than Al Khaima's linen-draped terrace tables. Classic mezze such as baba ganoush (smoked aubergine dip)…
Sharjah
This tiny, seven-table, family-run joint with golden walls and dark wooden furniture serves up mostly Indian home-cooked fare – with a dash of Nepali and…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
After a major refurb, the decor has as much pizzazz as the food at this pan-Latin outpost conceived by star chef Richard Sandoval. Feast on such small…
Doha
Grand armchairs, comfy couches and an indoor fountain filled with petals give this place a royal feel. It serves good Middle Eastern breakfasts, plus more…
Bur Dubai
Chutneys provides a richly nuanced culinary journey to northern India. There's lots of familiar feel-good fare including juicy kebabs and fluffy biryanis,…
Dubai
White tablecloths, silver service and a menu that’s decidedly more ristorante than trattoria, Scalini is one for the foodies. Expect high-end Italian…
Kuwait City
The ultimate place for date connoisseurs, this Saudi Arabian chain sells more than 20 varieties of dates sourced from Al Ghat. The well-presented cafe…
Bur Dubai
This all-veg street-food haven does a roaring trade in dosas (savoury wraps), stuffed parathas (pan-fried flatbread) and other southern Indian soul food,…
Downtown Dubai
Along with the daily specials, the menu here celebrates vegan cuisine with tasty dishes using ingredients like cashew cream cheese, courgette noodles,…
Sharjah
If you can manage to not suffer serious indecision while choosing from this old-school parlour's absolute novella of a menu, you're doing better than us…
Bur Dubai
Resembling an exotic Mogul palace, Antique Bazaar's decor is sumptuously ornate with carved-wood seats, ivory-inset tables and richly patterned fabrics…
Bur Dubai
Namesake of legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, this sensuously lit dining room shines the spotlight on contemporary northwest Indian fare. The…
Doha
You'd half expect to find prize-winning Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz working on a novel at a corner table in this low-key, unfancy, Old Cairo–style…
Doha
Devour scrumptious designer doughnuts at this trendy industrial-chic hang-out spot on The Pearl. The inventive, and beautifully presented, flavours…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Sushi purist or not, you're sure to find your favourite among the huge, attractive selection of French-infused California-style bites at this minimalist…
Kuwait City
A hip spot catering to one of Kuwait's few indulgences – cocoa. Order a variety of sweet dishes, accompanied by a can of liquid chocolate (dark, white or…
Riyadh
Tuǧra is named after the Ottoman sultans' royal seal, and there's certainly something regal about the stunning views from this restaurant. The food is…
Bur Dubai
Head a block back from the Bur Dubai Abra Station to find this superb no-frills place, one of the best South Indian vegetarian restaurants in town and one…
Doha
Cafeteria-style, above-ordinary salads and snacks nicely complement the light Middle Eastern and French mains that fill the short menu at the cafe at the…
Doha
Set in a colonial-style house, this venue is different from other eateries in Souq Waqif, with its winding staircase, large chandelier and different…
Abu Dhabi
Industrial-chic meets comfy Victoriana at this welcoming deli-cafe where exposed piping, bare bulb lighting, chandeliers and chalkboards with ornate…
Bur Dubai
Located in the heart of the revitalised Shindagha area, fronting the same-name guesthouse, this enticing spot offers a combination of Emirati, Lebanese…
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