Blacktower FM - Issue 18 - 2026 Magazine - Flipbook - Page 16
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AL FANAR RESTAURANT:
AUTHENTIC EMIRATI FLAVOURS
If you’re looking to delve into
local culture and taste tradi琀椀onal
Emira琀椀 dishes, Al Fanar Restaurant
o昀昀ers a nostalgic glimpse into
Dubai’s culinary heritage. With
a décor that pays homage to
Dubai in the 1960s—think rus琀椀c
wooden furnishings and tradi琀椀onal
artefacts—Al Fanar immerses you in
local history while you enjoy hearty,
authen琀椀c Emira琀椀 food. Try the
machboos, a fragrant rice dish with
spiced lamb, or balaleet, a savourysweet noodle dish o昀琀en eaten for
breakfast. Al Fanar is a must-visit
for anyone wan琀椀ng to experience
the true taste of Emira琀椀 cuisine.
Local Tip: Pair your meal with a pot
of hot karak tea, a sweet and spiced
milk tea beloved by locals.
TOM & SERG: CASUAL DINING
WITH AN INDUSTRIAL EDGE
For those who prefer a laid-back
vibe with a focus on healthy,
innova琀椀ve dishes, Tom & Serg is
a staple in Dubai’s café culture.
Located in Al Quoz, this trendy café
features an open, industrial-style
interior and serves a menu of fresh,
wholesome food. With op琀椀ons like
smashed avocado toast, rainbow
acai bowls, and crea琀椀ve salads, it’s
a favourite among health-conscious
foodies. The laid-back atmosphere,
combined with expertly brewed
co昀昀ee, makes it a great spot for
weekend brunch or a casual catchup with friends.
Bonus: Tom & Serg is known for
its rota琀椀ng menu, so there’s always
something new to try with each
visit.
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ONE LIFE KITCHEN AND CAFÉ:
THE ARTISANAL BRUNCH
HAVEN
Nestled in the crea琀椀ve heart of
Dubai Design District, One Life
Kitchen and Café is a charming
spot, where the vibe is as innova琀椀ve
as the neighbourhood itself.
Known for its ar琀椀sanal co昀昀ees and
beau琀椀fully cra昀琀ed brunch dishes,
One Life is the go-to for crea琀椀ve
souls and brunch enthusiasts.
Their menu is as vibrant as it is
nutri琀椀ous, featuring op琀椀ons like
the green shakshuka—a twist on
the tradi琀椀onal Middle Eastern
dish—and banana pancakes with a
drizzle of date syrup. It’s a culinary
experience that blends 昀氀avour,
crea琀椀vity, and healthy ea琀椀ng.
Insider’s Pick: Try their matcha
la琀琀e, which is as much a feast for
the eyes as it is for the palate.
LA MER BEACH: FOOD TRUCKS
AND WATERFRONT DINING
For a more casual dining experience
with unbeatable views, head over
to La Mer Beach, where you’ll 昀椀nd
a mix of beachside restaurants and
gourmet food trucks. The boardwalk
is lined with dining op琀椀ons o昀昀ering
everything from tacos and burgers
to fresh juices and dessert. It’s the
ideal place for a fun, relaxed evening
with friends, with the added bonus
of beach access and waterfront
vibes. Check out Mas琀椀 for Indian
fusion dishes with a crea琀椀ve twist
or Salt, a popular food truck turned
beachfront restaurant, for gourmet
sliders and shakes.
Beach Tip: Grab a bite at sunset,
then take a stroll along the
boardwalk for the perfect end to
your evening.
NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE: A
TASTE OF FAME AND FLAVOUR
If you’re up for a unique dining
experience with a side of
showmanship,
visit
Nusr-Et
Steakhouse by the now-famous Salt
Bae. Known for his 昀氀air and drama琀椀c
steak-serving style, chef Nusret
Gökçe has turned his restaurant into
a must-visit des琀椀na琀椀on for food
and entertainment. Signature items
include the golden tomahawk steak,
wrapped in a layer of 24-karat gold
leaf, and deliciously tender lamb
ribs. While it might be a splurge,
it’s a memorable experience that
combines 昀氀avour and theatrics,
making it popular among locals and
tourists alike.
Pro Tip: Keep your camera ready—
if Salt Bae himself makes an
appearance, you’re in for a treat!
