Don’t miss out on these must-visit restaurants during your trip to Dubai!
Aside from its tourism and skyscrapers, Dubai is also seeing a boom in its food scene
Dubai is renowned for its tourism and impressive skyscrapers. However, it’s not just the city’s architecture that attracts attention but also its diverse and thriving food scene. While the Sheikhs may have their own traditional cuisine, the city has a wealth of international delicacies to offer as well. Fayez, who has been a resident of Dubai for the past twenty years, revealed that the city’s food scene boasts a wide range of culinary options from around the world.
Starting big with a target to serve desi (local) food, Chaudary, the Ravi Restaurant founder, comes from a humble background. He arrived in the UAE on January 1, 1970, from Wazirabad, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. He worked as a labourer in Dubai before starting the widely successful restaurant 45 years ago in 1970. Located in the heart of Al Satwa, Dubai, it serves the Pakistani, Indians and other residents of the area with desi cuisine. Everything from Chicken Karahi to Hyderabadi Biryani is served at the Ravi restaurant. It usually gets busy in the evenings, so reserve your table beforehand.
A local resident of Dubai told TravelDubai that the city has a diverse range of eateries that cater to people of all classes and serve delicious, savoury food.
If you’re craving sushi, head to Dubai’s harbour area, Jumeirah, where you’ll find 3 Fils. This restaurant serves international cuisine with a Japanese influence and is known for its sushi. With over 3,000 five-star reviews, 3 Fils boasts the motto, “3Fils Restaurant serves modern Asian, Japanese-inspired cuisine located at the Fishing harbour Jumeirah 1.” It has won several awards, including Time Out’s Best Asian Restaurant in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and Forbes’ 10 Coolest Places to Eat in 2019. From sushi to Fremantle octopus to African Powerhouse, a dessert made from Ghanaian dark chocolate with Madagascar vanilla ice cream, 3 Fils’ menu will satisfy your curious taste buds. A Dubai resident says, “3 Fils sushi is probably the best I have had worldwide.”
If you are a tourist and in the mood for fusion food at Dubai Mall without stepping out of your comfort zone, Somewhere is the perfect spot! This Arabic fusion restaurant offers unique-tasting food prepared by experienced Arabic culinary experts. The restaurant's concept attracts tourists. With a passport-themed menu and an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, it remains one of Dubai's most visited restaurants.
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