Gerbou

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"At recently opened Gerbou in Nad Al Sheba the menu focuses on modern Emirati cuisine and locally sourced ingredients, with highlights like date salad with house-made pickles, carpaccio of tuna from Ras Al Khaimah, and a delicate cake made with ghaf honey." - Nicola Chilton

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"Set in a grand building with gardens, I loved the Emirati touches throughout the interiors—from camel leather chairs to henna-leaf light fixtures—and the menu, designed by chef Ionel Catau, which reworks traditional Emirati flavors with inventive twists. I recommend sharing mezze boards (muhammara, fish mathrooba) and ordering the showy table-prepared corn-on-corn salad and the must-order chicken machboos: saffron rice studded with dried fruits, shredded crispy kale, cucumber salad and spicy house achar. Save room for dessert and, if you can, order the theatrical “a taste of Gerbou.”" - Claudia de Brito, Sophie Prideaux

"Emirati hospitality is front and centre of this ‘humble abode’ located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood. Everything, from the heritage building in which it’s located to the banquettes blending with camel leather chairs, and from the warm and charming team to the all-encompassing menu of classic dishes, highlights the rich local culture. The authentic and carefully executed dishes, such as mezze, chicken machboos, salads and sandwiches, are ideal for sharing, while the fwala tray is a great way to experience ‘high tea’ the Emirati way." - Michelin Inspector

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"A modern Emirati restaurant in Nad Al Sheba, consulted by Sahar Parham Al Awadhi, serving traditional Emirati dishes."