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.