Johnny’s Guide to Dubai
Food scene
“When people come here, they say it feels like their mother’s home.”
That’s how chef Salam Dakkak describes her restaurant, a little haven in Cluster D serving up the flavours of the Levant.
Inspired by her late mother’s cooking, Salam decided to name the restaurant in her honour (‘bait’ means ‘home’ in Arabic, so the name translates to ‘Maryam’s home’).
It really does feel like you’re stepping into a family dining room. There are cookbooks and ornaments lining the shelves, and a vintage sewing machine takes pride of place in the front window. Every item in the restaurant, from the lace curtains to the plates, belonged to Maryam. The food is delicious, it's reasonably priced, and the owners are lovely! A true hidden neighbourhood gem.
7 locals recommend
Bait Maryam
Cluster D“When people come here, they say it feels like their mother’s home.”
That’s how chef Salam Dakkak describes her restaurant, a little haven in Cluster D serving up the flavours of the Levant.
Inspired by her late mother’s cooking, Salam decided to name the restaurant in her honour (‘bait’ means ‘home’ in Arabic, so the name translates to ‘Maryam’s home’).
It really does feel like you’re stepping into a family dining room. There are cookbooks and ornaments lining the shelves, and a vintage sewing machine takes pride of place in the front window. Every item in the restaurant, from the lace curtains to the plates, belonged to Maryam. The food is delicious, it's reasonably priced, and the owners are lovely! A true hidden neighbourhood gem.
Restaurant/bar/lounge located in Cluster P - perfect for dinner, drinks or enjoying live jazz music!
37 locals recommend
Nola Eatery & Social House
Restaurant/bar/lounge located in Cluster P - perfect for dinner, drinks or enjoying live jazz music!
Neighborhoods
Dubai Marina is an affluent residential neighborhood known for The Beach at JBR, a leisure complex with al fresco dining and sandy stretches to relax on. Smart cafes and pop-up craft markets line waterside promenade Dubai Marina Walk, while Dubai Marina Mall is packed with chain and luxury fashion brands. Upscale yachts cruise through the large man-made marina, where activities range from jet-skiing to skydiving.
226 locals recommend
Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is an affluent residential neighborhood known for The Beach at JBR, a leisure complex with al fresco dining and sandy stretches to relax on. Smart cafes and pop-up craft markets line waterside promenade Dubai Marina Walk, while Dubai Marina Mall is packed with chain and luxury fashion brands. Upscale yachts cruise through the large man-made marina, where activities range from jet-skiing to skydiving.
Downtown Dubai is the city’s busy tourism hub, home to the towering Burj Khalifa skyscraper, with its observation deck, and the dancing Dubai Fountain, where crowds gather to watch music and light shows. The sprawling Dubai Mall offers global fashion brands and casual eateries, while Emaar Boulevard has a chic cafe scene. The Dubai Opera hosts dance, opera and musicals in a striking dhow-shaped building.
84 locals recommend
Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is the city’s busy tourism hub, home to the towering Burj Khalifa skyscraper, with its observation deck, and the dancing Dubai Fountain, where crowds gather to watch music and light shows. The sprawling Dubai Mall offers global fashion brands and casual eateries, while Emaar Boulevard has a chic cafe scene. The Dubai Opera hosts dance, opera and musicals in a striking dhow-shaped building.
Sightseeing
The perfect place to pickup your souvenir, or just revel in the gorgeous architecture. This souk is an authentic re-creation of a typical middle eastern marketplace, filled with style, ambience, shops, restaurants and bars! Enjoy a boat ride while you take in the views of Burj Al Arab in the distance. Truly a must-visit destination!
68 locals recommend
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StreetThe perfect place to pickup your souvenir, or just revel in the gorgeous architecture. This souk is an authentic re-creation of a typical middle eastern marketplace, filled with style, ambience, shops, restaurants and bars! Enjoy a boat ride while you take in the views of Burj Al Arab in the distance. Truly a must-visit destination!