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Dining and Eating out in Dubai

"There is a difference between dining and eating. Dining is an art. When you eat to get the most out of your meal, to please the palate, just as well as to satiate the appetite, that, my friend, is dining."
Yuan Mei (1936)

Eating Out in Dubai

There are numerous international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King, Hardee's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Round Table Pizza and Pizza Corner. Theme restaurants such as TGI Friday's, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Café and Henry J Bean's can also be found around the city. Recently, international coffee outlets have sprung up such as Costa Coffee and Starbucks plus hundreds of local tea and coffee shops.

Tipping

Sales tax at 10% is added to all bills. Service charges at 10-15% are also frequently added but, if they are not, a 10% tip is usually expected. Porters and bellboys expect modest tips. Do not feel pressured to tip Taxi drivers as they do not expect a gratuity.

Popular Restaurants In Dubai

As Dubai is a Muslim city, many restaurants, especially at the cheaper end of the market, are not licensed to serve alcohol. However, restaurants in the tourist and business hotels almost always serve alcohol.
Thursday marks the beginning of the weekend and restaurants are always very busy, so we advise that you book in advance, especially in the Summer months as a lot of restaurants will close their outdoor dining areas because of the extreme heat.

There are literally 1000's of restaurants in Dubai, below we have provided details of the most popular restaurants that offer different cuisines and that vary in price.
The following restaurants are listed in Alphabetical order.

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