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The Exchange GrillvsRistorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Al Mahara is preferred by most writers compared to The Exchange Grill. Al Mahara comes in at #8 in Dubai with accolades from 7 publications like concierge.com, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
The Exchange Grill
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fairmont hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "From the moment the wait staff settles you in a comfy leather seat, you'll notice the elegant place setting (complete with glassware from a château tasting room) and realize you're in for a treat."
DK Eyewitness "This is the best steak restaurant in town – the culinary finesse combines the classic and the innovative."
Rough Guide "This small and rather exclusive steak-house feels more like a room in a private gentlemen’s club than a public restaurant, with just fourteen tables surrounded by huge leather armchairs."
Ristorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara
Concierge
Insight Guides
BlackBook Rough Guide
Gayot Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Burj Al Arab hotel, Jumeirha Beach, Ground Floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Concierge "Eating at the flagship seafood restaurant in what is still the most opulent hotel in the city is as much about the experience as it is about the cuisine."
Insight Guides "Centred on an enormous fishtank, this subterranean seafood restaurant is one of Dubai’s most expensive."
BlackBook "Meaning pearl this signature restaurant oozes opulence. The dining experience surreally begins with a trip on a submarine."
Rough Guide "Perhaps the more appealing of the Burj al Arab’s two signature restaurants, Al Mahara looks like some kind of fantastic underwater grotto."
Gayot14.0
"The European menu is creative with mostly French and Italian influences and enough options to keep diners curious about what surprises the chef may propose next." Full review
Fodor's "At Al Mahara the tables surround an impressive aquarium with a varied population of fish, and they also arrive in delicious sauces for your consumption."
Lonely Planet "A lift posing as a submarine deposits you at a gold-leaf-clad tunnel leading you to Dubai’s most unique restaurant." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"The base of the cooking is Italian and the menu includes some of the signature dishes from their mothership in Capri, but the kitchen also puts its own spin on many of the creations.
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