Treat your eyes to exotic skyline views and your taste buds to heaven with these cool places to eat in Dubai - offering nothing less than gourmet perfection. United Arab Emirates (UAE) tantalises everyone with innumerable attractions. Whether you are just holidaying or honeymooning in Dubai, these fine dining experiences in Dubai will surely make you crave for more.

Here is a curated list of recommended restaurants in Dubai that every hodophile must call for a fine dining experience. Scroll down and embark on an adventurous journey with your better half with these 10 best restaurants in Dubai.

Fils - For seafood lovers

Fils is popular among foodies due to its warm ambience and the menu filled with finger-licking seafood varieties. Fils has been multiple winners at the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards. Table booking is recommended, so make sure you have an advanced booking before visiting Fils. With the kind of food this place offers, Fils is definitely a must-go restaurant in Dubai.

• Timings - 1200 hrs to 2330 hrs
• Must try - Chicken wings, Lamb and Sushi
• Cuisine - Japanese, Seafood, International, Sushi, Asian

Dinner in the sky - For the daredevils

Have you ever imagined a restaurant that offers the best dining experience in Dubai with a view of the entire city? Well, here it is! When in Dubai, take the chance to have a sky dinner in Dubai. The visitors will get to enjoy a wonderful meal and delightful services out there at the top. A wide range of delicacies is available to pick from as per your taste. Get ready to have a fantastic dining experience 50m high up in the air.

• Timings - 1400 hrs to 2300 hrs
• Cuisine - Vegetarian and Vegan options only
• Average meal cost (without alcohol) - £117.07 - £165.93

Falcon Oasis Floating Restaurant - A date to be remembered

Falcon Oasis Floating Restaurant is a traditional Arab equipped as a floating restaurant. During the cruise, you will enjoy the delicious dishes and panoramic views of the night at Dubai Marina. It is similar to a sightseeing tour, except you will be sitting in a restaurant with a lovely ambiance! Imagine a great dinner date on a boat trip in Dubai Marina with a buffet dinner and a beautiful dance show. What an incredible experience it will be!

• Timings - 0930 hrs to 2130 hrs
• Cuisine - International
• What to eat - Grilled fish in lemon butter sauce, pasta in tomato sauce, Arabic bread, butter chicken curry and Arabic Mix Grill
• Average meal cost (without alcohol) - £37 (for a couple)

Private Terrace Floor 42 - For a romantic night

Planning your dream date? Head to Private Terrace Floor 42 in Dubai for a private romantic dinner in Dubai. Here, you will experience an alluring ambience and a candlelight dinner with a 5-course meal adorned with elegant flowers. Soothing songs are played in the background to make your date extra special. This is one of the best restaurants in Dubai with a gleaming view of Burj Khalifa.

• Timings - 1200 hrs to midnight
• Cuisines - International
• What to eat - Cantonese, Vietnamese, International and Moroccan
• Average Meal for two (without alcohol) - £827

Iris - A complete delight

Iris offers a spectacular rooftop experience and is one of the best and most affordable restaurants in Dubai. Iris is situated on the 27th floor of the Oberoi Hotel. Here, one can enjoy the finest international dishes from around the world with a tropical forest feel in the high-raising skyscraper. Iris offers a delightful yet affordable romantic dinner in Dubai.

• Timings - Saturday to Thursday - 1700 hrs to 0300 hrs and Friday 1200 hrs to 0300 hrs
• What to eat - Grilled Basil Crusted Scottish Salmon
• Cuisine - International

Beach Bar and Grills - chilled-out setting

Golden sands, lush green gardens and a refreshing chilled-out setting make the Beach bar and grills perfect for a fine dining experience. As the dress code is taken quite seriously, make sure you wear casuals. Avoid wearing sleeveless t-shirts, flip-flops and shorts. The Beach bar and grill restaurant is famous for its delicious seafood varieties, and the gleaming views of Palm Island are to die for.

• Timings - Lunch - 1200 hrs to 1530 hrs and Dinner - 1900 hrs to 2330 hrs
• What to eat - The Grilled Octopus and Mozzarella Burrata
• Cuisine - Seafood

Level 43 Sky Lounge - an exotic experience

Level 43 Sky Lounge is considered one of the most exotic rooftop romantic restaurants in Dubai. It is an open-air fine dining experience, perfect for a honeymoon date. Level 43 Sky Lounge offers magnificent 360-degree views of the Dubai skyline from the 43rd floor of the Sheraton hotel. Besides the beautiful ambience, the restaurant is famous for its Rib Eye Steak, which one must try if one is a meat lover.

• Timings - 1400 hrs to 0200 hrs
• What to eat - Rib Eye Steak
• Cuisine - Finger Food

Hakkasan - get a taste of China

If you love Chinese cuisine, Hakkasan is just the place for you. Hakkasan specialises in traditional Chinese cuisine combined with modern flavours. The restaurant also offers a rooftop lounge for couples looking for a private romantic date with their partner. Adorned with signature oak latticing, wooden pavilions and exotic greenery, Hakkasan is a must-visit restaurant in Dubai.

• Timings - Lunch; Fridays - 1200 hrs to 1600 hrs; Dinner - 1900 hrs to 0100 hrs
• What to eat - Black cod with black truffle, roasted chicken with crispy skin
• Cuisine - Chinese

Ossiano - explore marine thrills

Explore the marine thrills while you dine at one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai. The Ossiano features a magnificent aquarium and the spiral staircase will lead you to an underwater marvel. Tropical fish, sharks and rays will join you at your romantic dinner while you fill your mouth with delicious seafood and European delights.

• Timings - Dinner - 1830 hrs to 2330 hrs and Bar - 1830 hrs till midnight
• What to eat - European, Seafood and Mediterranean
• Cuisine - Wagyu Beef Tartare with Mustard, Avocado and French Condiments

At. Mosphere - fly high

How about a romantic dinner in Burj Khalifa on the 122nd floor? This is what At. Mosphere is all about. The restaurant is famous for its European cuisine. Tease your taste buds with the best European dish and enjoy the panoramic view of Dubai city.

• Timings - Lunch - 1230 hrs to 1430 hrs and Dinner 1500 hrs to 0200 hrs
• What to eat - Truffle Fries and Duck Rillette
• Cuisine - European

Drooling already?

We hope you enjoyed our curation of the unique dining experiences in Dubai. With its ultra-modern developments, UAE presents a wide variety of culinary experiences to visitors. Include at least two to three of these restaurants in your itinerary to immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Dubai.

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