Dubai’s Top 5 Restaurants
An ever-growing city, Dubai is a hub of all life’s most indulgent offerings, from luxury accommodation to the finest food. Its restaurant scene has exploded over recent years, with a host of world-class venues popping up across the city. FOUR International takes a look at Dubai’s top 5 restaurants…
STAY by Yannick Alléno
Located inside the exclusive One&Only The Palm, STAY by Yannick Alléno is the perfect accompaniment to this already ultra-lavish venue. Reminiscent of an Andalusian Moorish palace, the elegant restaurant is discreetly set at the end of the hotel with lush views over the tropical gardens and private dock. Diners are welcomed into a world of gastronomy that beautifully blends the best of classic French cooking withinnovative culinary surprises. From creative starters such as Yannick’s delicate “King Crab Topped with Farmhouse Cream, Nori Seaweed Broth and Fresh Herbs” to the most delicate milk-fed lamb matured for 12 days in a salt-moss cave, the dining experience at STAY exceeds expectations. The restaurant was awarded the highest honours in the cooking world with its recent two-star rating in Dubai’s inaugural Michelin Guide in June 2022. STAY not only offers guests the chance to leave the bustling city behind and enter an exclusive island enclave, but it’s also the hub of excellent new gastronomy for the UAE. With interactive and innovative dishes, a stunning design concept, and impeccable service, STAY is anything but a stuffy fine dining experience.
Ossiano
No Dubai restaurant guide would be complete without mentioning Ossiano, the world-famous seafood restaurant that boasts striking floor-to-ceiling aquarium walls. The highly acclaimed seafood restaurant is located in the basement of the Atlantis Hotel, and it continues to wow guests from around the globe with its theatrical design, seamless service, and impressive culinary offering. Inspired by chef Gregoire Berger’s childhood memories and the oceans and sea, Ossiano’s sophisticated menu combines storytelling with exceptional ingredients to transport you to an underwater universe. Consisting of an’11-wave’ tasting menu, the dishes pay respect to seasonality, terroir and sea foraging, with all ingredients sustainably sourced from the oceans or within 50km of a coastline. Awarded one Michelin Star in the Dubai 2022 guide, Ossiano’s progressive fine dining experience set to the backdrop of stingrays, sharks, and fish is a truly unforgettable experience.
Trèsind Studio
With a gastronomic philosophy based on the well-known Indian phrase “Atithi Devo Bhava”, which literally means ‘Guest Is God’, award-winning Trèsind Studio is challenging common perceptions of Indian cuisine. Offering an immersive dining experience, the surprise multi-course tasting menu showcases flavours both new and familiar through a creative lens to create a truly unique take on Indian-inspired gastronomy. The ethos of Trèsind Studio places emphasis on the transformation and amplification of humble ingredients sourced locally from organic and sustainable farmers in the UAE. The restaurant even grows its own herbs and flowers on the terrace to ensure the freshest produce. Having recently won a Michelin star in the UAE’s first Michelin Guide 2022, Chef Himanshu Saini and his team compose dishes with elegance and depth. Located on the exclusive Nakheel Mall rooftop, the 20-seater restaurant is definitely worth a stop.
Armani/Ristorante
If you are looking for superior Italian gastronomy while in Dubai, then Armani/Ristorante is the place to go. Set in the luxurious Armani Hotel on the lower floors of the famous Burj Khalifa, guests can expect Italian culinary excellence paired with uniquely personalised service typical of Armani. At Armani/Ristorante, Italy is brought to life with the finest ingredients, traditional and contemporary flavour combinations and flawless presentation rich in colour and textures. Dishes such as the agnolotti del plin, filetto di scorfano or agnello al mirto, as well as several desserts, are first-class, and the tasting menus offer a beautifully balanced selection of all their choice dishes. With high ceilings, marble flooring, a spacious dining room and a central glass-fronted kitchen, Armani/Ristorante is every bit as glamorous as you would expect, and this was recognised with its recent Michelin Star award in the 2022 guide. It also received a three-toque award from the inaugural Gault&Millau UAE Guide released this year, making Armani/Ristorante the best place to go for meticulous, enthusiastic and elegant Italian dining in the city.
Hōseki at Bvlgari Hotel
Having debuted in 2018, Hōseki at Bvlgari Hotel is a trendy fine-dining Japanese restaurant with spectacular views over the iconic Dubai skyline. With just nine seats and a private dining room that seats up to twelve, the intimate restaurant offers a traditional Japanese Omakase experience in the heart of Dubai’s exclusive Jumeirah Bay. Roughly translating as ‘I’ll leave it to you’, chef Sugiyama tailors his Omakase dishes to suit both the clients’ individual preferences as well as the choice of fine produce available that day. No two meals are the same, but each promises to transport you into a world of Japanese culinary traditions and authentic flavours. Dining at Hōseki promises a one-of-a-kind experience and has been awarded one Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide Dubai 2022 and ranked 44th Best Restaurant on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Middle East & North Africa 2022. Located on the 4th floor of the luxury resort, Hōseki is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and reservations are required, as there is a no walk-in policy. As an authority on global gastronomy, award-winning magazine FOUR International is always in the know about the world’s best chefs and restaurants. Visit their website for chefs’ interviews, restaurant news, gourmet recipes and more…