Shabestan | Radisson Blu Deira Creek
Perched on the upper floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, on Baniyas Road, Shabestan is one of the city's most celebrated Persian restaurants. For four consecutive years it has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, and it is also listed in the respected Gault & Millau guide. The kitchen team prepares authentic Persian dishes following recipes handed down through three generations, bringing a warm, home-style flavor to the heart of Dubai. The dining room offers panoramic views over Dubai Creek, and on most evenings live traditional Persian music adds to the atmosphere. Among the starters are Kashk e Bademjan (eggplant with onion, tomato, garlic and spices), Iranian caviar, Koko Sabzi (oven-baked spinach with egg and saffron), Ash-e-Reshteh (a hearty legume and noodle soup) and Sabzi Khordan, a platter of fresh herbs and vegetables. Main courses include Kabab Soltani (beef tenderloin and minced beef), Fesenjan chicken stew with pomegranate molasses and walnuts, saffron Tahdig with its crispy golden crust, grilled marinated fish (Kabab-e-Mahi), grilled shrimp (Kabab-e-Meygu), grilled rack of lamb (Kabab Barre), chicken breast (Barge Morgh) and prime beef fillet kabab. To finish, Bastani Zaafroni, a fragrant saffron and rosewater ice cream, rounds off the meal. Shabestan welcomes guests daily from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with an average cost of around AED 350 for two people. For reservations or more information, call +971 4 205 7033 and enjoy an unforgettable taste of authentic Persia in the heart of Dubai.
Ariana's Persian Kitchen | Atlantis The Royal
Located in the heart of Atlantis The Royal on Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Ariana's Persian Kitchen is led by celebrated Iranian-American chef, cookbook author and television host Ariana Bundy. Drawing on more than two decades of culinary experience and her deep Iranian roots, Ariana brings the authentic flavors of her homeland to Dubai's most iconic resort. Her childhood in Iran, shaped by farming and home-cooked meals, laid the foundation for a culinary philosophy built on warmth, tradition and generosity. Behind the scenes, a professional team of twenty chefs, led by a Turkish head chef, works to bring Persian cuisine to life with world-class precision. The menu features an array of cold mezze such as mast o khiar (yogurt and cucumber salad) and Shirazi salad, alongside hot mezze including crispy lamb-stuffed sambuseh and kashk e bademjoon (eggplant and whey dip). Guests can also enjoy hearty soups, main courses, grills and kababs, and traditional Persian rice dishes. Signature creations include the Caspian-style filet kebab, rose-scented sea bass, and a beloved Persian ice cream that never fails to impress. The dining room is designed in a palette of pink, lilac and green, with elegant pink marble floors, gold accents, vaulted embossed ceilings and regal arches that evoke the grandeur of Persian architecture. Set within the world-renowned Atlantis The Royal resort, Ariana's Persian Kitchen is the perfect destination for lovers of authentic Persian food seeking a luxurious dining experience in Dubai. For reservations or more information, call +971 4 426 2500 or email arianaspersiankitchen@atlantisdubai.com.