The list of countries ready to take guests from Russia is still small. Dubai is one of the safest travel places in the current pandemic. Ekaterina Pugacheva returned from Dubai and shares his impressions.
In order to fly to Dubai, a fresh PCR test is required, made no later than 96 hours before departure. The coming from Russia will take another free arrival test. Mask, unfortunately, - the permanent attribute of residents and guests of the city is not only indoors, but also on the street.
I flew to Dubai on affairs, so I did not stop on the coast, but in the business center. Perhaps it greatly affected my impression. Sea, it would seem, here it is - only a hand of a long-standing, but in reality to reach the beach from the beach through the quarters with lounge-like in the sandbox, private houses can not be. It is necessary to measure the distance not in steps, but in a minute in a taxi. So I know for sure that from Waldorf Astoria to the beach "Jumeira" - 14 minutes, and from Shangri-La to the beach La Mer - 12.
In the first days, the overall gastronomic background caused me at best bewilderment. The abundance of meat and special effects passed all reasonable faces. However, among the endless carnival and Golden Sequins, I managed to find several places, more appropriate to my idea about taste and style.
Breakfast
Competoir 102.If you love the cute heart design baubles, and a healthy food for you is not a tribute to fashion, you are here. Toasts, pancakes, egg meals - all organic and, if possible, vegan, misfortural and sugar-free. Beautiful selection of healthy drinks: juice mixes, smoothies, teas.
Tip: Plan a little more time to wander around the store - you probably want to buy something.
Details: Open Daily from 08:00 to 22: 00.102 Beach Rd, Jumeirah 1, comptoir102.com
The Sum of USBakery, cafe and roasting shop in the business part of the city. Traditional breakfasts: Benedict Eggs, Omelets, Shakshuk, Toys, Pancakes, Muesli, Asai Bowl. Although the main attraction is here, of course, coffee and your own pastries. Cold extraction, siphon, aircraft, V60 - in one word, all coffee kamasutra.
Tip: If you are an exotic coffee amateur, pay attention to the grains from Rwanda, Botswana and other little learned coffee regions.
Details: Open daily from 08:00 to 23:00. Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam Trade Center - 6th Street, TheSumofusdubai.com
Dinner
21Grams.Family bistro in the Park Regis Boutique Hotel. No shine and noise. Simple and clear Serbian food at home recipes: shop salad, baked cheese, tomleny ribs, moldscavitsa, Sarma, homemade paste, Musaka. Easy, fresh and easy. Perezil - and went to the beach, which is literally a minute walk.
Tip: It was also one of the best breakfast in Dubai. Take a big Balkan breakfast for two - you will not regret. And cocoa.
Details: Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Umm Suqeim 3, 21grams.me
Enigma.For the sake of lunch in the style of "1001 Nights", I am ready to close my eyes into place and bring the head of the gorgon about it. Persian, as indicated in the menu, the kitchen is presented with unprecedented scope. Divine Yogurts in the assortment fully justify its name. The breathtaking number of truly delicious kebabs (perhaps the best in the city). If the company is small, and I want to try everything, stop at the Assorted four kebabs of Mix Grill. We take a look at the original version of Olivier and Chupan Salad with watermelon and homemade cheese, from desserts to Faludeh with saffron ice cream and glass noodles.
Tip: If you are not a fan of theater innings, do not order Meet The King of Persia.
Details: Open daily from 12:00 to 23:00. Palazzo Versace Dubai At Jaddaf Waterfront, www.palazzoversace.ae
Dinner
CarnivalThis fusion carnival, where the first violin is Indian cuisine. A huge selection of vegetarian dishes, including Cutlets from Edamam, potato samos, crisp tofu and variations on the topic of curry. I recommend not to skip your kebab from Wagu, Rendang with a lamb, Butter Chicken, any of the curry. All tastes are warm, bright and saturated. To squeeze without a residue delicious sauce, be sure to order the mouth or basket with Indian bread. Separate joy - selection of non-alcoholic cocktails.
Tip: It is best to dinner here a big cheerful company and order dishes on the table.
Details: Open daily from 12:00 to 23:00. Burj Daman 312 - Al Mustaqbal St, CarnivalBytresind.com
Tresind.Spices and joy performed by the best chef Dubai Himanha Saine. The modern interpretation of Indian classics is different from the original in form, but not in content. The perfect balance of spicy, salted, sour, sweet and bitter. Do not break your head over the choice, but order a set-menu immediately (there is a vegetarian version).
Tip: Barman Restaurant prepares dizzying cocktails.
Details: Open daily from 12:00 to 23:30. Level 2, Voco Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Tresind.com
TRESIND STUDIO.One trip to the restaurant seemed to me a little, so that short time, that I was in Dubai, I had dinner in Tresind Studio twice. I did not regret never. Himanha has a phenomenal sense of balance. It can be traced in the taste of its progressive copyright dishes, and in the drama set. Living, immaculately fulfilled fantasies on the theme of their native kitchens that you want to ask for a bis.
Tip: In the intimate setting of the restaurant will be comfortable to those who decided to arrange a romantic dinner. Companies better order a table in Tresind.
Details: Open daily from 19:00 to 23:00. Level 2, Voco Hotel - Sheikh Zayed RD, TRESINDStudio.com
Cocktails
Folly by Nick & ScottTime was exactly a quick snack in the bar and a couple of non-alcoholic cocktails. However, this was enough to understand that in Folly by Nick & Scott, it is necessary to return for a full dinner or lunch.
Tip: The rooftop bar is perfect for observing sunset and photos on the background of Burj Al Arab.
Details: Bar is open from Saturday to Thursday from 16:00. UNIT 27, SOUK MADINAT JUMERIAH, FOLLY.AE
Coffee
% Arabica.Fashion network coffee house. Choose a coffee (blend or one of the 10 Single Origin), the cooking method (there is a little limited fantasy) and the temperature (any coffee is served hot or with ice).
Details: www.arabicacoffee.ae.
Cupagahwa.Another network coffee shop with a good choice of coffee, including cooked on the eastern manner. Plus Karak (tea with milk and cardamom), milk with saffron, mint tea and a large selection of frapp.
Details: Cupagahwa.com.