This upscale neighborhood in Dubai offers a variety of cuisines from around the world - choose what you like!
According to Jumeirah restaurant reviews, the best are:
- Rooftop Lounge & Terrace - check this place out if you're looking for local specialties and sweets, as well as a traditional Oriental atmosphere with music to match.
- Tagine - A pretentious option to explore the local cuisine. The restaurant is luxurious and romantic, with waiters dressed in traditional Moroccan garb not only serving food but also entertaining diners.
- Aussie Legends is famous for its very tasty appetizers, good beer and casual friendly atmosphere. Mondays are especially fun as the owners come up with interesting entertainment for the guests. German tourists love to eat here.
- Kasbar is Jumeirah's restaurant that is sure to appeal to lovers of retro style. It offers a great menu, music and a dance floor. But do not think that among the guests are only grandparents. On the contrary, young people love this place.
Hungry for sushi? Sho Cho's Sho Cho's is a minimalist sushi bar. With aquariums built into the walls, you'll feel like Jacques-Yves Cousteau or Captain Nemo as you eat.
In the Madinat, don't go past Napa a fine European restaurant with a pool and beach.
The Asian cuisine at Blue Jade is very good, but be warned that the food is very spicy.
What about the prices? In Jumeirah's haute cuisine restaurants you'll have to pay around 700-1000 AED for lunch, in less pretentious restaurants - 300-500 AED, in good inexpensive restaurants in Jumeirah - 80-150 AED.
In Jumeirah's cafes, prices are lower, of course. Lunch will cost between 50-80 AED. Jumeirah's best cafes are La Veranda on the beachfront with a terrace and harbor views, and Lime Tree near the mosque, which offers a variety of tasty fish and meat dishes, specialty desserts and sandwiches.
Tipping at local restaurants and cafes is usually included in the bill, but if you don't see it on the receipt, you can add 10% of your own. Tipping at the hotel, cab, airport - 5-10 AED - is also appropriate.
