Joanna James
When in Dubai, there will be a range of food from east to west. Yet, it will be a one-of-a-kind experience to try out some of the traditional dishes here to get an idea of the distinct flavours of Emirati cuisine. Here are some creative ways to entice your taste buds when in Dubai.
Sounds interesting? Staying true to its name, here is a chance to experience a unique dining indulgence. You will feel as if you are enjoying your meal on a cloud. And, yes it actually takes place in the sky. Your chair and table will be suspended for nearly fifty metres in the air along with a range of mouthwatering food served up by top chefs from The Westin Mina Seyahi Marina and The Le Meridien. There is nothing to worry about as you are along with performers and chefs here. So, do not fear thinking you will fall from your table. You will be lucky to catch a live performance too. Each session will last for nearly an hour starting from 2.00 pm and it will last until 9.30 pm. This venue is in the vicinity of some of the top restaurants in Dubai and dining venues in properties like Anantara World Islands Dubai where you can try out some of the traditional Dubai delicacies.
It will not be a new sight for you all to witness light-covered dhows on the Creek every now and then. JA Bateaux Dubai is a unique floating market that stands out from the rest of the town. This glass-enclosed, elegant vessel is sure to offer its guests an authentic fine dining experience complete with proper sorbet-between-courses fine-dining, amuse-bouche and white-tablecloth. How about having a gentle and slow cruise where you will be able to take in dashing night-time views of Old Dubai? You can always go to their rooftop and enjoy stunning views from there. You will have complete freedom to choose between a dinner or sunset cruise when you make your reservations.
‘Noire’ when translated to French is black. Noire located on Sheikh Zayed Road will give you the opportunity to dine in pitch-black darkness as it is implied in its name. There is no complex science behind it – ‘by reducing the ability of one of the senses, the others are heightened’. Indulge in a three-course dining experience to enjoy your meal in a pitch-black restaurant. Do not worry, waiters and the maitre’d will find your seat or table in their night-vision goggles. You will certainly cherish every night you spend here as you will left to find your meal or glass, tossed in with a guessing game.
Have you ever imagined what dining at the bottom of the sea would look like? Ossiano will be the go-to place to get this first-hand experience if you are holidaying in Dubai. Located in Atlantis, this underwater restaurant and bar showcase stunning floor-to-ceiling glass panels. Also, you can soak up the view of Ambassador Lagoon which holds more than 65,000 fish. A delightful haven for seasfood lovers across the world – you will know why once you visit this place.
Welcome to the only revolving restaurant in Dubai. Located at Hyatt Regency Dubai, Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant gives you the opportunity to soak up a 360-degree view of Dubai while you enjoy your meal. Indulge in the stunning views of the sea and the Burj Khalifa, Creek, as you slowly revolve around the city. If you visit this restaurant on a Wednesday, it serves up Asian favourites such as prawn tempura, peking duck roll, Nasi Goreng, and more.
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