Buddha Bar is the ultimate experience in chilled out and fashionable dining ambiance. The contemporary atmosphere is helped by the popular nightspot’s incredible interior design, as velvet drapes and burnished walls give a romantic feel, whilst the specially commissioned statues and artworks provide an authentic, elegant and modern atmosphere. The restaurant’s menu blends the culinary essence of Thailand, China and Japan to create a light and flavourful Asian inspired cuisine. Dishes are served platter-style, perfect for groups to share and menu highlights include the excellent lobster dumplings, the wok-fried scallops and the tantalizingly good chilled dragon fruit soup. With affiliations to the Buddha Bar in Paris, and its dazzlingly A-list celebrity following (David Beckham, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Amr Diab and Kareena Kapoor to name a few) one might think this is a club more suited to the gilded elite. But thankfully, Buddha Bar is remarkably chilled out and welcoming, with a standard of cuisine and service that has seen it win numerous industry awards. As a result, it can get very busy at weekends and reserving ahead is essential.

Dress code: Smart and trendy
Location: Grovesnor House, Dubai Marina
For reservations call: 04 399 8888