The 5 best restaurants in Dubai Marina to book after a day of exploring

If you’re searching for Brazilian-style churrasco in Dubai, then Fogueira Restaurant and Lounge in Dubai Marina is the answer to all your needs. Here you can take in some of the most spectacular views in the city, perched on the 35th-floor rooftop above the magnificent marina below. Dine in style with the churrasco experience that champions the finest Brazilian cuisine with an endless array of freshly grilled meat, chicken, and seafood served by the restaurant’s ‘passadores’. Add on unlimited appetisers, salads, meat cuts, seafood, sides, and desserts and you’ve got yourself a true feast. Check out the wagyu ribeye steak or the beef ribs from the a la carte menu for some tantalising meat cuts.

Jones the Grocer (Delta Hotels by Marriott, JBR) is an Australian café, grocery store and walk-in cheese room all in one. Serving up some of the best breakfast, brunch and lunch-style dishes in the city, it’s proving to be a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. This is one of the best restaurants in Dubai Marina due to its relaxed nature, diverse menu and fresh ingredients. Enjoy single brew coffees from Colombia or Indonesia, as well as an array of great dishes such as omelettes, classic poached eggs with smoked salmon or spinach, and shakshuka. Once you’re done with your meal, check out the grocery shop to find some unique ingredients for your own kitchen.

Right on the shores of the Dubai Marina, you can find the quintessential Parisian bistro, Bistro Des Arts. Here you can dine in pure French style with great views of the harbour and its surrounding skyscrapers, either indoors or out on the sunny terrace. Boasting a la carte, breakfast, brunch and happy hour menus, you can indulge in an entertaining afternoon of traditional French bistronomy. Check out signature dishes such as the bistro steak tartar or the classic chicken cordon-bleu with mushroom ragout. While great offers like unlimited steak-frites night on Mondays, Ladies’ night on Tuesdays and Fondue night on Wednesdays are almost unmissable.

Accents Restaurant & Terrace – InterContinental Dubai Marina oozes sophistication and class, much like the InterContinental Hotel in which it resides. The fine seafood and meats are served up in a classy setting, elevating your dining experience to a new level with unparalleled marina terrace views. Here the à la carte menu evolves with the seasons, with highlights such as the tender braised shank of lamb and the Alaskan crab salad. Moving onto the grill, sink your teeth into some steaks like Angus beef tenderloin and striploin, or grilled seafood like flaky loch dart salmon or Mediterranean sea bass.

Couqley French Bistro serves up the taste of Paris in a classic French atmosphere that’s perfect for everything from brunch dates to family gatherings. The restaurant interior, designed by artist Ana D’Castro, radiates glamour, while French delicacies on offer never fail to delight. Feed your appetite with the chevre chaud salad, the tender duck confit, or the rich and buttery Escargots. If you’re after something sweet, tuck into the tasty crème brulee or the pain perdu; classic French toast.