Best restaurants Dubai has for families
Dubai is a food lover’s dream destination with an enviable mix of restaurants which offer up some of the best dishes from around the globe. There’s a seemingly endless amount of choice. There’s a host of great options to choose from and here’s our run down of our five favorite places to grab a dish in the best restaurants Dubai has for families.
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1. Amazonico, Dubai – one of the best restaurants Dubai has for families
Amazónico has been building a deserved reputation as one of Dubai’s best eating spots. It’s definitely a place to be seen.
The menu here is packed with Latin American classics in the shape of a brilliant collection of small plates. These are perfect to enjoy and share.
There are also grill options alongside an impressive seafood menu.
The decor is as much a star here as the menu, creating a fabulous dining experience.
You really get the Amazon vibe here with a stunning collection of plants and fauna throughout the restaurant. And dishes to match which blend Latin favorites with Mediterranean and Asian tastes too.
Not to be missed.
Discover more here.
2. Bread Street Dubai – Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at the Atlantis Hotell
The extensive menu at Bread Street Dubai will satisfy even the most fussy of diners.
There’s simply something for everyone. Even though this is a short walk from a theme park on the Palm Jumeirah, you’ll feel that you’ve stepped into an oasis a world away from the crowds.
And the dishes are simply outstanding.
For younger guests there are staple dishes like pizzas and generous portions of fish and chips. And the grown ups will love the spicy tuna tartare with wonton crisps.
There are delightful pizettes with rocket, avocado and courgette and main dishes like rigatoni with courgette pesto will be greeted with delight.
Classics include the salmon with a lentil salad, sides of truffle fries and garlic roasted mac & cheese, and dishes like Pineapple Carpaccio and Eton Mess for dessert.
Kids will love the in house Ice Cream Bar where you get to create your own treat to end your meal.
Recommended as one of the better Dubai restaurants for families.
Find out more here.
Read more: Our review of Bread Street, Dubai
3. Twiggy by La Cantine – one of the best restaurants Dubai
Twiggy is something very special in Dubai.
It has an enviable location with a golden sand beach, sun dappled dining and a 100 meter infinity pool.
The Mediterranean menu is incredibly popular with families with older children (there’s a 16+ minimum age restriction) so it’s best to check availability with the likes of Square Meal who have great details on dubai restaurants.
The menu offers up incredible salads for hotter days (don’t miss the roasted eggplant, greek yogurt with a honey dressing). Alongside grills. fish and seafood, pasta (our favorite is the zucchini pesto) and veggie main courses including a tasty roasted pumpkin and burrata en papillotte with portobello mushroom.
A great spot to while the hours away and enjoy tasty dishes.
Discover dishes here at their website.
4. Hard Rock Cafe Dubai Festival City Mall
There’s a party going on at the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai Festival City Mall and it’s quite unlike any Hard Rock Cafe you may have visited before.
Here there’s a dining experience which really delivers a rock concert at the same time.
Families will love the menu here with great sharing plates of nachos piled high with cheese, veggies and sour cream.
There’s something for all tastes with steaks, fish dishes, great vegan burgers, salads and brilliant choices for little ones.
There’s an incredible vibe at the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai Festival City Mall where the arena like dining space delivers a rock concert experience while you eat.
Younger children will love the guitar shaped plates complete with Mac’n’Cheese and pizzas. Older kids and adults will love the atmosphere and the chance to rock out.
Find out more here.
Read more: Our review of Hard Rock Cafe Dubai
5. Jones the Grocer – Best restaurants Dubai
With locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi (our favorite is Al Muneera) Jones the Grocer effortlessly blends a deli, cafe and restaurant experience complete with some of the finest ingredients and flavors available.
The restaurant has great sharing platters, delicious cheeses and impressive burgers and pasta dishes.
You’ll find wraps, salads, fabulous miso based salmon plates and super tasty truffle mushroom risottos.
Make sure you try their great desserts too including their famous lady lamington cake, and take a moment to chat to the staff. They really know their ingredients.
Find out more here.
Read more: Our review of Jones the Grocer in Abu Dhabi
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