5 of the Best Luxury Restaurants in Dubai

5 of the Best Luxury Restaurants in Dubai Written by Alex. Published on 18th May, 2016. Category: Travel Guides

In recent years Dubai is a place that has made its name as a leader in catering for luxury lifestyles, therefore the Emirate has many exceptional dining choices for the discerning palate. As wealth has grown in the area and foreigners have been drawn to Dubai, there has been a rise in the products and services that cater to the luxury and business market.

In addition to the Emirates’ own Arab dining delights, Dubai is also home to restaurants serving food from all over the world. There is no shortage of luxury dining experiences in the principality, here are 5 of the best luxury Restaurants in Dubai:

1. Eauzone

With a beautifully designed restaurant that is surrounded by a pool and looks to be floating on the water and with the sea behind for a backdrop, Eauzone’s spectacular surroundings are only matched by its cuisine. The restaurant is situated at the iconic Royal Mirage Hotel and offers a casual atmosphere during the day but transforms into a smart and refined dining establishment in the evenings.

2. Zuma Restaurant

At a minimum cost of over $130 per person, Zuma is a Japanese restaurant in the financial sector of Dubai that is the epitome of luxury dining. The restaurant comprises a main dining area, a sushi bar, a stylish cocktail lounge and bar, as well as private dining rooms. Zuma is popular with both the well heeled businessmen working nearby and local Japanese food lovers.

3. Al Iwan

Even more luxurious than the Zuma restaurant is the opulently decorated Al Iwan. This restaurant serves Arabic cuisine from its location in the 7 star Hotel Burj Al Arab. Diners at Al Iwan can enjoy the fine food while overlooking views of the Arabian Gulf from their tables. Visitors to the area can choose from a variety of business class flights to Dubai which often include dining packages for restaurants such as this one. Al Iwan serves set menus of the best Arabian food and ingredients that begin at approximately $150 per person.

1. Pierchic

In terms of pricing, some of the figures mentioned above are nothing when compared to the cost of dining at Pierchic. The restaurant which is only accessible via a long pier, it stands on stilts over open water on Jumeirah Beach and is regarded as one of the most romantic locations in the Emirates. Set menus here begin at $230 per person for wonderful gourmet seafood and an inviting, open-plan setting that affords guests views of the coast as well as the luxury resorts and majestic hotels of Dubai.

1. Al Mahara

Perhaps the most luxurious restaurant in this list, Al Mahara serves opulent food including everything from the best cuts of wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and an unrivalled selection of fine wines to accompany the meals. The restaurant is revered for its authentic dishes as well as its experimental cuisine such as foie gras ravioli.

Dubai is one of the world’s leading centres when it comes to high-end goods, dining, and lifestyle, so it is no surprise that the Arab Emirate is also home to some of the planet’s best luxury restaurants. For those lucky enough to visit Dubai for work or please, these are just 5 options to whet your appetite.