The One and Only: Beach Bar and Grill

The beach bar and grill is at the One and Only Royal Mirage. The setting is better than you could possibly imagine. Out on the multi-level wooden decking, with chunky rope railings and a view out over the beach it does look like a holiday brochure come to life. There are palm trees, golden sand stretching out in front of you and clear water sliding up and down the shore.

Insider's Opinion: For main course the tenderloin is a fine chunk of ex-cow and cooked wonderfully with a rose pink centre and requisite tenderness. They also do the famedwagyu beef here but the steak is less than half the price and certainly better than half as good as wagyu. The sea bass is a tender and flavoursome piece of fish, it just felt a little to minimal to suit the surroundings. That said, the setting outside is just so perfectly relaxing it demands that you undo the top button, sit back a bit and loosen up a little.

Hours: 12 noon-3.15pm, 7pm-11.30pm daily

Budget: Meal for 2: Dhs370

For Restaurant Reservations, call (04) 399 9999

Al Hadheerah: Experience desert magic!

Al Hadheerah, the region's first open-air traditional Arabic desert restaurant. As the Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert resort's signature restaurant, Al Hadheerah offers diners a unique experience with scenes straight out of an Arabian legend featuring belly dancers, henna painters, live bands and a falcon display. The restaurant features ethnic cuisine from the Middle East, as well as live cooking stations with wood-fired ovens, spit roasts and Arabic bread ovens.

Insider's opinion The atmosphere is amazing.... Something completely different from the rest of the restaurant experiences. Amazing buffet and great entertainment. Definitely worth to visit!

Hours Daily: 7.00pm to 11.30pm

Budget Meal for 2 AED 650 (All beverages, henna painting & shisha are available at additional charges)

For Restaurant Reservations, call +971 4 8096100

Contemporary Seafood at Pisces

Pisces located in the Souk of Madinat Jumeirah; is the most upscale seafood restaurant in Dubai. Here, minimalism makes a sophisticated statement and choice takes on an oceanic scale. Fresh fare presented on a table of linear precision is complemented by crisp Chardonnay from the world’s mouthwatering Mediterranean selections, Pisces is ocean dining with stylish simplicity.

Insiders Opinion The views on the terrace overlooking the waterways are great. The seafood was excellent and I would really recommend it for food , service, atmosphere and views. The black eden mussel marinière starter is fantastic; which is an exclusive tender molluscs prepared in a half-shell under a sizzling sauce. Move onto the pan-roasted sea bream Provençal, which floats on a bed of risotto nero and is blackened by rich squid ink. A great dish is the pan-fried sea scallops and foie gras with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms and truffle juice, the food is very flavourous and tasty. Don’t miss this one!

Hours Lunch 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm – 11:30pm

Budget Meal for two, AED 800.00

For Restaurant Reservation call +971 4 366 6730

Chinese restaurant with a radical twist: ZHENG HE'S

Zeng He’s is a Chinese restaurant located in the Mina Salam Hotel of Madinat Jumeirah. Modern, progressive and beyond compare in Dubai – this is a ‘new Chinese’ cooking – a fusion of Western tastes and Far Eastern ambience. China most modern is expressed in beautifully prepared and presented dishes which simultaneously combine Western presentation with Chinese flavors – a style which is designed to constantly surprise. The result is an exquisitely refreshing blend of East and West enjoyed whilst overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Only a few restaurants can claim a view of the Bur Al Arab and from its large terrace. This is one of the best

Insiders Opinion The best restaurant in Dubai! The service was brilliant, they really made you feel special here! The food was out of this world, and the portions were a good size. I would certainly say this is the best restaurant in Dubai.Hours Lunch – 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Dinner – 7:00pm – 11:30pm

Budget Meal for two with a glass or house wine AED 600.00

For Restaurant Reservations call +971 4 366 6730