Mercan – Dubai Marina

Mercan is an authentic Turkish restaurant in Dubai Marina. Located at the base of the Jannah Place Hotel Apartment building on Nasaq Street, the restaurant boasts an indoor as well as a fully enclosed (and thankfully airconditioned) outdoor dining area. The outdoor area looks very much like an atrium and is tastefully decorated with surprisingly … Continue reading Mercan – Dubai Marina

Kish – Rashidiya

Kish is an Iranian restaurant with a distinct local bias. This branch on Nadd Al Hamar Road in Rashidiya is the second of two, the first is in Qusais. Like the original, the interior is divided between a conventional dining area and series of private cubicles which are popular with locals, especially those with families. … Continue reading Kish – Rashidiya

Intizar – International City

Intizar is a Chinese restaurant in International City that specialises in the cuisine of the Xinjiang province, an autonomous territory in northwest China and home to many ethnic minority groups, including the Turkic Uyghur people. Calling this restaurant Chinese is correct but misleading because there is no chicken chow mein served here, no kung pao … Continue reading Intizar – International City