Eat Your Way Through The Weekend At Dubai’s Top Dining Destinations

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NESTU, MANDARIN ORIENTAL JUMEIRA, DUBAI
With a unique focus on the traditional Japanese cooking technique of Warayaki, Netsu brings a new perspective to the traditional steakhouse. The straw fire cooking method adds smokiness and seals in flavour for a dining experience to remember. Not hungry? Spend the night sampling exceptional cocktails in the bar. +971 4 777 2232

BAGATELLE, THE FAIRMONT, DUBAI
Bagatelle has been a hot favourite on the city’s party scene since its inception. With the launch of a new menu demonstrating its exceptional French flair, there’s more reason to visit this super-fun dinner destination for a night of dancing on the tables, great food and memories you’ll never forget. +971 4 354 5035

AVLI BY TASHA’S, DIFC, DUBAI
The pretty, Pinterest-worthy design of Avli by tasha’s is a palate cleanser amongst DIFC’s stark facades. Classic dishes like Greek salad and halloumi sit alongside octopus terrine (a must-try), feta saganaki and mouthwatering main dishes of aubergine mill-feuille, buttery sea bass and jumbo prawns. Sinfully good. Avlibytashas.com

PARU, CAESARS RESORT BLUEWATERS DUBAI
Breathtaking views across two terraces plus an eclectic menu of modern Japanese dishes masterfully created by chef Akira Back, work together to make Paru one of the city’s favourite dining hotspots. Caesars.com

MINA BRASSERIE, FOUR SEASONS DIFC, DUBAI
The elegant surroundings of the Mina Brasserie at Four Seasons DIFC is a great choice for summer thanks to the tented bar and restaurant area akin to a fully air conditioned Mediterranean garden. The food is a melange of brasserie-style dishes that includes oak grilled octopus, Wagyu beef carpaccio and wood-fired baby chicken served alongside lively entertainment. +971 4 506 0100

AKIRA BACK, W HOTEL THE PALM, DUBAI
Akira Back is making major waves on the Dubai food scene, and his eponymous Japanese restaurant peppered with Korean and international influences is the city’s current culinary showstopper. With breathtaking views across the Palm Jumeirah looking back to the Dubai city skyline, this is one to show off to guests. Akirabackdubai.com