We all love a good date night, but what we don’t love is when we can’t hear ourselves think, let alone actually talk to our SO. Of course, we’re all for a fun vibey dinner, but sometimes we want a more relaxed, lowkey evening without any interruptions. Just good food and good conversation. If that sounds like what you and your partner need right now, GRAZIA has compiled a list of the 10 best date night restaurants in Dubai where you can enjoy delicious dishes and quality conversation.
Mina Brasserie
Mina Brasserie is the perfect spot for a date night. Tucked away in the Four Seasons DIFC, it brings the ultimate dining experience complete with a cozy atmosphere and delectable European food. Truffle pasta, Wagyu fillet, king crab spaghetti and burrata salad included. Paired with a night of soulful music, it’s truly a top-notch dinner destination.
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Chic nonna
Fine Italian cuisine is what Chic Nonna does best. Located on the ground level of the Gate Avenue Mall in DIFC, it fuses traditional and modern Italian cooking styles curated by its top culinary team. Think: homemade duck-filled ravioli, freshly baked Italian breads and melt-in-the-mouth grilled meats and seafood. All with an intimate atmosphere.
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Tagomago
At the base of the Palm Jumeirah, you’ll find Tagomago. Brought to you by the team behind Twiggy by La Cantine, KYMA Beach and Lana Lusa, Tagomago is a beach club with Balearic influences that offers a fully Spanish menu, multiple bars and spectacular design. As it takes its name and design cues from a wild private island off the coast of Ibiza, you can expect a serene date night and stunning interiors and views.
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The guild
If The Guild isn’t already on your list of date night spots, it’s time to add it. With its incredible atmosphere, open kitchen, good music and magical décor, the DIFC hotspot ticks every box. Seafood lovers will be in heaven thanks to the 12-metre raw bar complete with oyster shucking station, and carnivores will leave longing for another bite of the Japanese Wagyu beef and roasted French chicken. Whatever your palette preferences, The Guild makes for a special date night dinner.
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ristorante Loren
The elegant Loren restaurant, located on the Palm Jumeirah, will instantly whisk you away to Italy with its opulent décor inspired by the glamour of the Italian Riviera in the 60s and 70s. Its beautiful terrace overlooking the Marina and Palm skyline is perfect for couples looking for something a little more romantic, and its menu brimmng with the best Italian dishes will keep you coming back for more.
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Enjoy a modern interpretation of traditional British food that dates back to the 1300s at the Michelin star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Atlantis The Royal. This distinctive and stunning restaurant will take you on a culinary stroll through the kitchens of medieval Britain via Blumenthal’s modern, creative eyes The Michelin-star chef set out on a quest to create a meal that incorporates historical findings and interests with a fresh and modern eating experience. Needless to say, he did just that.
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The maine LANE BRASSERIE
The first thing you’ll notice about The Maine is its cool and chic speakeasy style, floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning chandeliers. Located on the ground floor of ME Dubai in The Opus, Business Bay, this is one of the best date night spots in Dubai. There’s a long marble bar that reaches the length of the 100-capacity restaurant, serving up some of the best cocktails in town, while the food menu features everything from classic fish and chips to spicy rigatoni and fresh seafood platters.
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Roka
Roka brings its alluring experience to The Opus by Omniyat in Business Bay with its creative Japanese cuisine and breathtaking interiors. If the architecture and sushi rolls aren’t enough (trust us when we say the lobster makki will keep you coming back for more), take your date out onto the terrace to admire the extraordinary panoramic skyline views across Dubai.
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Couqley
If it’s a romantic trip to Paris you’re after, book a table at Couqley. This classic date night spot in the Pullman Hotel Business Bay boasts chic French street-side brasserie interiors and some of the best French food you can eat outside of France. Oysters, truffle-baked brie and steak frites included.
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Il Borro
With a modern take on 1,000-year-old traditional Tuscan cuisine, Il Borro provides a taste of Tuscany right here in the Middle East. In an effort to broaden the family business, the son of Salvatore Ferragamo, Ferruccio Ferragamo, launched the Il Borro estate in Arezzo, Italy – promoting biodiversity and organic farming. The Dubai restaurant opened its doors back in 2017 and has since become one of the city’s best restaurants and date night spots.
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Dream date night, here we come…
