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Midnight Eats in Dubai: Late Kitchens Around Satwa, Karama and Deira
Dubai does not really sleep, and neither do some of its best-value kitchens. When a flight lands late,…
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Dubai is one of the best eating cities in the world, and this section is your table-to-table guide to it. From white-tablecloth fine dining and tasting menus to the cafés where freelancers actually work, the specialty coffee roasters serious about beans, and the karak tea spots locals swear by, DXB Talk’s Food and Dining guides help you choose well at every budget. You will find beginner-friendly tours of the cuisines the city does best — Lebanese, Indian and dozens more, including where to buy the groceries to cook them at home — plus indoor markets and food halls for the summer months. Whether you are booking a special-occasion dinner, hunting a work-friendly café or just hungry in a new neighbourhood, start below and eat your way through the collection.Start with these guides:Best Fine Dining in Dubai: Top Restaurants & Tasting MenusBest Cafes in Dubai: Top Coffee Shops for Work & BrunchSpecialty Coffee in Dubai: Best Specialty Coffee Shops & RoastersDubai Tea Culture: Best Places to Enjoy Traditional TeaA Beginner’s Guide to Lebanese Restaurants in DubaiIndia Food in Dubai: Restaurants, Groceries and a Taste of HomeA Guide to Indoor Markets and Food Halls in Dubai for Hot Weather Exploring
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