Dubai has
emerged as a global city and a business hub of the Middle East. It is also a
melting pot of cultures and nationalities from around the world. It is because
of this cosmopolitan nature that Dubai stands out as a great culinary
destination for food lovers. Dubai serves some of the most amazing, culturally
rich and international cuisines palatable to different taste buds. I found
restaurants that could guzzle away your dirhams in one single meal while
eateries that serve absolutely delicious food and are value for money too. So, let
me list down some of Dubai’s most popular & budget-friendly restaurants
that I visited and strongly recommend you to visit in Dubai!
Chowking
Looking to
satisfy your Chinese craving? If yes, then try Chowking UAE. My experience with
Chowking has been fantastic. Found at almost every nook and corner across Dubai,
Chowking is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai. Originally from
Philippines, it is most popular for its seafood and authentic Chinese food. The
food is delicious and fresh. Try the fried Calamari for appetizers while the vegetarians
can dig in to vegetarian spring rolls. The prawn hakka and the noodle soup are
a must-try. Check for the availability of Chicken-of-the-grill, I highly
recommend it. It offers great options
for vegetarians as well. Prompt and on-time service, light on the pocket and
easily accessible with tons of great food options makes it my favorite Chineserestaurant in Dubai. You will not have to squabble for placing your order or
waste time to pay the final bill; the service is immaculate and friendly.
Ravi Restaurant
Ravi is one of
the most popular restaurants for South Asian food like Indian and Pakistani
curries. Not so fancy and posh, Ravi offers good and reasonably priced food
amidst the chaos of the local street of Satwa Dubai. I highly recommend chicken
tikka, aloo paratha, chicken achari and chicken ginger. For the vegetarians any
dal or vegetable is suggested. Sitting amidst the crowded Satwa street and hearing
the conundrum gets you closer to the local culture. It is a highly recommended
for lovers of traditional Pakistani food.
Sheikh Mohammed
Centre for Cultural Understanding
Looking for
authentic Arab fare? The cultural center is a good mix of ethos, tradition and
experience with its old-style Arab breakfast. Found in the quaint little setting
of the culturally rich Bastakia, this center hosts a wonderful breakfast that I
indulged in. Breakfast is offered in the traditional Arab way, seated down on
low chairs. Chickpeas, balaleet, spice bread, Igmeit, cream cheese, with camel
milk and date syrup for beverages give you a complete experience of typical
Arabic breakfast. Tea & Arabic coffee goes perfect with this sort of a meal.
Nothing better to soak in the local culture!
Pars Iranian Restaurant
Iranian cuisine
has a strong influence on the food culture of Dubai. Pars was a perfect eatery
to try some great Iranian dishes. Located in Satwa, Pars is mainly known for
its delicious juicy meat kebabs, salads and spreads. A must try are the titillating
lemony prawns and grilled hammour. This eatery is not recommended for vegetarians
as the food basket is twisted towards the meaty skewer where non-vegetarian gastronomy
mingles with Iranian flavors to entice your taste buds.
Pachanga
American and
Latin-American cuisine is not really difficult to find in Dubai. I went to
Pachanga with an American friend. The eatery is divided into sections for
different cuisines like Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Cuba. Well-kept and great
food like aged meats and an abundant range of drinks and fabulous music keeps
you upbeat. Though located in Hilton Dubai, it is not very expensive and the
fabulous food justifies every penny spent.
These are just
some of the many diners I loved and highly recommend. Food gets even better
when competition is rife, Dubai is a proof!
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