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burgers. Vegetarians need not worry: there are plenty of hot and cold mezze and old-school desserts such as kunefe and baklava. Over at Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai favourite Colin Clague can be found working his magic at high design Anatolian eatery Rüya (+971 4 399 9123, ruyadubai.com). Infused with caramelised and charcoal flavours, cağ kebabı (marinated lamb kebab) is the pick of the menu.
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incredible-value indian and pakiStani Since Indians and Pakistanis account for the biggest expat community in Dubai, it comes as little surprise that the city is awash with an abundance of Indian and Pakistani cuisine – much of it very cheap and delicious. That’s particularly true of Saravanaa Bhavan (+971 4 334 5252) in Karama, whose vegetable curries pack in brilliant flavour and cost an average Dhs15. Also in Karama is Calicut Paragon (+971 4 449 8560, paragonrestaurant. net) – a favourite among the city’s Indian chefs, which serves curried Keralan seafood specialities – while Rangoli Vegetarian Restaurant (+971 4 351 5873, rangolirestaurants. com) in Meena Bazaar, Bur Dubai, serves food from the Gujarati region of India (imagine platters upon platters of delicious thali, which just keep coming). The Dubai institution that is Ravi Restaurant (+971 4 331 5353) in Satwa serves Pakistani-style curries, with highlights including chicken achar, keema fry and chicken methi. All of these places are strictly no-frills, but when the curries are so good and such great value, who cares?
SomewHere Simple witH Young kidS Eating at your hotel can be expensive – especially if you have a whole family to feed – but fear not: Dubai has plenty of options for good-value, great-quality fare. Ideal for tiny tots is bookstoreslash-café BookMunch (+971 4 388 4006, bookmunchcafe.com) in Al Wasl Square. It serves up tasty treats like
blueberry pancakes and stocks plenty of children’s books, ensuring kids get food for thought as well as their bellies. Bystro (+971 336 8056, bystrodubai.com) on Sheikh Zayed Road has a special kids’ corner that features miniature tables and chairs, as well as toys and books to keep younger diners entertained. The food will please kids and adults alike; choose from sandwiches, great breakfast options, weekend roasts and – intriguingly – dinosaur ribs. Over at Italian restaurant Sapori Di Bice (+971 4 344 2550, saporidi-bice.com) on City Walk, kids get to create their
own pizzas, with multiple fun-shaped bases on offer. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat with your baby, try Pantry Café (+971 4 388 3868, pantrycafe.me) on Al Wasl Road. You’ll enjoy wholesome, locally sourced food, while your baby gets free veggie purée. With its prime seaside address, The Beach at JBR, and double-height dining space lined with bookshelves, Big Chefs (+971 4 551 5302, bigchefs.co) has a stylish yet homely feel. The huge menu lists dishes across a multitude of cuisines, you name it, it's probably here, along with a separate kids’ menu,