If you can brave the myriad of speed bumps and stop/start signs that currently characterise Downtown, you will certainly find one of the best post-work hangouts we’ve ever stumbled across in Dubai. With a buzzy ‘Thank god it’s Thursday!’ atmos, reminiscent of London’s All Bar One chain, Mango Tree serves up traditional Thai fare for tie-loosened workers. With a menu that features all the classics – chicken satay, red and green curry, spring rolls – the vegetarian options may be thin on the ground, but it’s get-your-fingers-sticky-in-delish-sauces food, absolutely perfect for digging into with the girls, while muchos wine is quaffed and gossip had!

Mango Tree @ Souk Al Bahar, 04 426 7313