* Beautiful nouvelle French cuisine, served in a comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere, ran by Michelin star chef Michel Rostang. By far one of the best restaurants in town, but extremely pretentious as well.

==Drink==
As Dubai has grown from a small town into a bustling city, so has the nightlife scene. Most 3 to 5 star hotels have bars and nightclubs for those interested in the nightlife. World-class DJ's frequent Dubai's nightclubs, and many A-list musical celebrities are adding Dubai to their list of tour dates.

However, Dubai has several laws regarding alcohol which tourists should be aware of before visiting:
*Alcohol is only available at licensed premises, usually attached to hotels (most nightclubs and bars are in or attached to hotels, though they may have separate entrances).
*Alcohol is not sold on religious holidays, nor during daylight hours in Ramadan (even to non-Muslims).
*'''It is illegal to drink alcohol in public places''', and there is a zero-tolerance policy on drunk driving. Anyone involved in a collision found with alcohol in their blood will usually get a month's jail sentence and fine.
*Alcohol can only be bought for home consumption at certain outlets in Dubai, and an alcohol license is required. Supermarkets only stock non-alcoholic beers. Even food items containing alcohol are not sold in supermarkets.
*Remember to carry some sort of identification when visiting a bar if you are young, as you will not be let in otherwise. The law prohibits anyone below 21 to enter.

===Bars===

*'''The Rooftop Swimming Pool''', on top of Hilton Dubai Creek. Small bar but wonderful views especially at sunset.

* '''The Cocktail Bar''', on the 24th floor of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Has good views along Jumeirah beach and the Burj al-Arab Hotel, also an open-air terrace (open after the 1st of October).

* '''The Terrace Bar''', Park Hyatt, Deira, Dubai. A chilled out bar touching the Dubai Creek. Good for a one on one evening. Plays light music.

* '''360°''', Jumeirah Beach Hotel Complex, [http://www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com/dining/360_degrees/]. The latest addition to the Jumeirah Beach hotel complex. A very cool location at the end of the hotel marina, reached by golf buggy! Open air bar with great views of the Burj hotel and the Jumeirah beach hotel all helped by a cool breeze from the ocean. Various DJ's but think Ibiza lounge bar and you won't be far off. Well worth a visit.

* '''Boudoir Bar''', at the Dubai Marine Beach. Done in an opulent French Renaissance style.

* '''Sky View Bar''', Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road. Live bands (both local and international), reservations are a must.

* '''Vu's Bar''', Sheikh Zayed Road. Try the 51st Floor house cocktail, it's so deliciously strong, also there's a staggering 200 cocktails to choose from!

* '''Buddha Bar''' branch of the international asian-themed bar/restaurant.

* '''Bar 44''', on the 44th floor of Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina. Excellent view above the city. Phone: +971 4 399 8888.

* '''Barasti''', on the beach next to Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Resort in Dubai Marina. Built in three levels (each playing it's own music), with lounging areas on the beach, lots of young and foreign people come here during the weekend. Very popular with expats.

* '''Rock Bottom''', a restaurant/"dive" bar/dance club. Dress and theme is very casual. Live Bands and a DJ. Mostly western/expat crowd
* '''Rattlesnake''', Restaurant and Dance Club in the Metropolitan Hotel on Sheik Zhayed Road. Live Philippino Bands and DJ. Popular for single male expats

===Cafes===
* Set in a lovely garden courtyard in a restored house, Basta is a great place to take a breather with a cold drink and write some postcards. The sandwiches-and-salads menu is aimed squarely at tourists, but if you are sick of kebabs, they will cater to your salmon-avocado wrap and mango smoothie cravings. The "Basta Special" drink of mint and lemon is also excellent.

==Sleep==

[[Image:Burj_al-Arab.JPG|thumb|240px|Burj al-Arab Hotel]]

As of 2008, the demand for hotel rooms continues to badly outstrip supply, resulting in some of the most expensive rooms in the world: it's difficult to find anything decent for under Dhs 600 (US$200). Book at least two weeks in advance for a chance at reasonable prices, especially during the September-May high season.

===Budget===



* '''Al Uruba Hotel''', Old Gold Souq, Deira, Dubai P.O. Box 42695 Tel: +971 4 226 6190. Rooms from 90 AED (about 25 USD). Very clean and decent hotel with a prime location in the heart of Dubai.

* '''Dubai Youth Hostel''' [http://www.uaeyha.com]. There is currently no web-based reservation system. Send them an email and wait for the confirmation or call after sending the mail to confirm. The dorm is currently priced at 95 AED or 27 USD. They have a pool, football field, chill out garden, next to a mosque so it wakes you up early morning, really worth it though, air con in the room with a small bar fridge, bus stop just 100 m from hostel, shopping centre nearby, its in the old town.

* '''Dream Palace Hotel''', Al Muraqabat Street Dubai P.O. Box 82777 ( [http:/en/indexT.htm] Rooms from AED 300.