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( 353 5071;
www.arabianteahouse.com
;
Al Fahidi St, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood; mains Dh30-45;
8am-10pm; Al Fahidi)
A grand old tree and shaded cabanas provide cool respite at this cha-
rismatic cafe in the courtyard of an old Dubai house. The food is respectable cafe fare -
salads, sandwiches, pasta, quiches - but it's the leafy, sun-dappled garden that makes this
place so special. For a local treat, try the Arabic breakfast.
Al Mansour Dhow$$$
INTERNATIONAL
( 222 7171;
www.radissonblu.com/hotel-dubaideiracreek
; Baniyas Rd, outside Radisson Blu Hotel; 2hr dinner
cruise Dh195; 8pm; Union)
Don't expect culinary flights of fancy from the international
buffet, but the romance factor of floating along the glittering creek on an old wooden
dhow decorated with bands of twinkling lights should make up for any gustatorial lack of
inspiration. After filling up, recline with a
sheesha
in the upper-deck lounge.
Shabestan$$$
IRANIAN
( 222 7171; Baniyas Rd, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira; mains Dh90-155; 12.30-3.15pm & 7.30-11.15pm;
Union, Baniyas Square)
Reservations are essential at Dubai's top Persian outpost with creek
views. Nibble on hot, fresh bread and homemade yoghurt while anticipating such flavour
bombs as smoky
mizra ghasemi
(eggplant dip), tangy
fesen-jan-ba morgh
(roast chicken
in a pomegranate sauce) and vermicelli ice cream with saffron and rose water.
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Downtown Dubai
Expect to pay top dirham for first-rate culinary indulgences at five-star hotel restaurants or
head to the Dubai Mall food court for a quick budget bite.
Baker & Spice$$
INTERNATIONAL
( 425 2240;
http://bakerandspiceme.com
;
Souq Al Bahar; mains Dh45-145; 8am-11pm; ; Burj Khal-
ifa/Dubai Mall)
This is one of the best healthy-eating options in town, no matter whether
you're keen on fresh croissants, crisp salads or grilled fish or chicken. There are new
menu choices daily, and many dishes are homemade using local and, where possible, or-
ganic ingredients.
