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BEST OF DUBAI – Top Picks from Monica

Welcome to the Best of Dubai – Top Picks from Monica for this week – I eat out a lot! 3 places in a 3 minute read!

Some new places, some well established. They’re my latest Top Picks for value, taste, quality and vibe. This time focusing on higher end venues that still provide great value, focusing on Luxury for Less!

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FLOOR 24 JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL

Location

24th Floor of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Um Suqeuim.

Price

As below AED 35 for a selection of cocktails and wines. Good pours.

Good to Know

The tables by the window offer very impressive views of the Burj Al Arab and the shoreline. Also this offer is on EVERY DAY including the weekends, that’s unusual for Happy Hours. Please show them this post if you decide to go!

Tel: 800 323232

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LA NINA DIFC

Location

La Nina ICD Brookfield, just past the main entrance to the ICD Brookfield complex, it has it’s own private door straight up to the restaurant.

Price

AED 115 for 2 courses or AED 155 for 3 that’s made of up 1 starter and a main or 2 starters and a main. My tip is order one dessert on top and share. The caramel flan for AED 30 is delicious and perfect portion.

Good to Know

You can add a glass of wine to your business lunch for AED 40. That’s good value for a place like this! Very bright, light restaurant with great indoor and outdoor space when weather permits.

Tel: 04 395 1300

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LANA LUSA FOUR SEASONS RESIDENCES

Location

The new Lana Lusa is located on the ground floor of the Four Seasons RESIDENCES opposite Box Park Dubai on the water canal.

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Price

A good business lunch for AED 99 for 3 courses. A very relaxed setting in an upmarket feeling dining area. There is also a beautiful terrace when weather permits.

NOTE only from Monday to Thursday 12pm till 3pm.

Good to Know

The authentic Pastel Del Nata tarts with a cup of coffee afterwards are well worth spending a bit more!

Tel +971 4 380 1515

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