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More$$
INTERNATIONAL
( 339 8934;
www.morecafe.biz
;
Dubai Mall, ground fl, near Dubai Fountain; mains Dh30-70; 8am-11.30pm
Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat; ; Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)
This jazzy, industrial-flavoured space
draws a congenial mix of locals, expats and tourists. The menu hopscotches around the
world, from Thai curries and Italian pastas to Dutch pancakes and fist-sized burgers.
There are five more branches, including one at the Mall of the Emirates.
Na3Na3$$
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 438 8888;
www.theaddress.com
;
Emaar Blvd, Address Dubai Mall; lunch/dinner Dh120/140; 6.30am-1am;
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)
If you're new to Middle Eastern food, the bountiful and beautifully
displayed buffet in this airy restaurant would be a good place to start a culinary investiga-
tion. Resist the temptation to fill up on the delicious mezze (appetisers) so you can try
some of the hot dishes and fresh breads streaming from the open kitchen. The curious
name, by the way, means 'mint' in Arabic and is pronounced 'nana'.
Hoi An$$$
VIETNAMESE
( 405 2703;
www.shangri-la.com
;
Sheikh Zayed Rd, Shangri-La Hotel; mains Dh110-160; 7pm-midnight;
Financial Centre)
Teak latticework, plantation shutters and lazily rotating ceiling fans evoke a
sensuous Colonial-era vibe at this upmarket French-Vietnamese restaurant where the fla-
vours are lively and bright. Start with the crispy crab rolls, move on to lotus leaf-wrapped
sea bass or mud crab with sweet Thai basil and wrap up with chocolate fondant with rasp-
berries.
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Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim
Jumeirah restaurants draw wealthy locals and tourists. Those at Madinat Jumeirah gener-
ally have good-quality food and are the most scenic, if pricey. For local flavour and su-
perb ethnic eats, head inland to Satwa.
Ravi$
PAKISTANI
