Bala Menon

"Ask for Chef Bijay Dash and request him to get you an off-the-menu. vegetarian thaali. Mummy yaad aa gayi yaar. So good!"

"Amazing middle-eastern food. Meat lovers’ paradise. From Al-Faham to the vibe, this place gets it right!"

"Slow-ish service but great food and coffees. Try their Qahwa (one of their signature beverages). If you are in the Mall of Emirates, I’d try Paul instead of Bateel."

"Very chic sheeshá cafe and restaurant with excellent food, drinks and ambience. Exceptional service and personally, have the best sheesha in Dubai. They service Medusa sheeshas which are Czech."

"Busy but pretty neighbourhood with lots of local attractions like the Dubai Eye, boat / yacht rides and lots of amazing, high-end restaurants, cafés and shops. Well connected with trams, buses + cabs."

"Exceptional service, as expected from an Oberoi property. The decor is a wee bit over-the-top but pretty. Rooms are dated but clean but they make up for that with their outstanding service."