Four spots to eat out in the UAE
From Indian-style meals in a tiffin to a restaurant that’s (almost) an apartment, these delish offerings are great for the summer
Enjoy a Friday lunch at Khaymat Al Bahar
Khaymat Al Bahar, the Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, is offering a full-fledged, authentic Lebanese lunch every Friday with sizzling live-cooking stations and gorgeous beachfront views. Enjoy mezzeh, lamb, manaish, shawarma and so much more.
Location Al Qasr Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Road
Cost 265 per person
Timings Every Friday from 1pm to 4pm
Go for Moombai & Co’s new tiffin box
The new tiffin box dining experience is a chance to experience Moombai & Co menu favourites as well as new creations in a wellpacked ‘dabba’ or tiffin. Each tiffin contains a small plate, a main course, a selection of roti, naan or rice and a set dessert of pistachiostuffed gulab jamun. It comes with veggie options, and a chicken berry biryani option. Each day, the chefs prepare a new menu for the tiffin boxes, with a month of 20 special vegetarian and 20 special nonvegetarian tiffins each day.
Location Ground floor of The H Dubai, Trade Centre area Cost Starting from Dh50
Timings Available from Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm
Try new spot Babel
Babel has just launched its waterfront property at the gorgeous La Mer in Dubai, featuring a contemporary fusion of Lebanese flavours and seafood specialities. Enjoy mezzeh to share, like shrimps Beiruty and a kibbeh selection, while seafood dishes range from salmon sashimi to calamari a la Provencale. End with Lebanese desserts like ashta bel ashta, knefeh and jazrieh, to name just a few. The restaurant extends over two levels and has minimalistic interiors.
Location La Mer South, Dubai Cost About Dh150 per person
Timings Daily from 12pm to 12am
Have a great breakfast at The Restaurant
The cool thing about this restaurant is that it is based on the look and feel of an actual apartment, and each room cleverly depicts the surroundings of a luxury home. Check it out for breakfast and try favourites like the cold cuts, cereal and other authentic American breakfast dishes. For those who want just one plate, order a la carte for dishes like the classic eggs Benedict or Belgian waffles glazed with apple syrup.
Location The Restaurant at Address Boulevard, Downtown Dubai Cost Dh140 per person for the buffet
Timings Weekdays from 6.30am to 11am, weekends from 6.30am to 12pm