Dim Sum Dining: The Haute 5 Chinese Restaurants in Dubai

No matter what country you are in, a Chinese restaurant is an easy find. Getting a noodle fix is possible wherever you go, but eating real Chinese by Chinese standards while in elegant surroundings is an obstacle. The five restaurants below are the best Chinese restaurants Dubai has to offer. Forget your take out box of Chinese noodles. These restaurants will transport you to the far East.

China Club
A very contemporary yet surprisingly comfortable décor decides the atmosphere of this Chinese restaurant. The clientele is very polished and a group of diners can reserve a private dining room at their request. Try the roasted duck salad or the shredded bean curd salad if you are vegetarian. Accompany your meal with sticky steamed rice and baby pak choi with shiitake mushrooms. For dessert, try the caramelized banana, which is prepared at your table and served with vanilla ice cream. With their great food, good service, and sophisticated ambiance, you will definitely want to come back. China Club is located at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Deira, 04 205 7333.

Shang Palace
Arguably one of Dubai’s best Chinese restaurants, Shang Palace is an uber-luxurious experience. The décor aims to convince you that you’re seated in a traditional Shanghai Palace. The food matches the elegant surroundings, and is perfect in taste and presentation. One of the best dishes is the crispy duck. Other plates will need to be explained by a readily available waiter. The prices match not only the luxury of the surroundings, but the extravagance of the food. Shang Palace is located at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 343 8888.

Zheng He’s
Zheng He is a world class dining experience at the luxurious Mina A’Salam Hotel. You’ll easily get hooked on the prawn and caviar, squid ink dumplings, and Beijing duck. Also, try the beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms, and the scallops with black truffle and white asparagus. For dessert, definitely go with the coconut ice cream and plum crumble. Once you visit Zheng He’s, you will return for more. Zheng He is located at Mina A’Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah, 04 366 6730.

Hukama
A very modern style Chinese dining experience, Hukama is the Address Hotel’s signature restaurant. Eat on the terrace and enjoy the city’s most spectacular view of the Burj Khalifa. The impeccable service and pristine décor gives Hukama a real other-worldly effect that is far from the traditional setting of your typical Chinese restaurant. Best at fish and meat dishes and a bit lacking on the vegetables, try the smoked fished, Halibut and Pork ribs. The atmosphere certainly outweighs the food but it’s definitely worth a visit for the experience. Hukama is located at The Address Downtown Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, 04 436 8888.

Chopstix
Only lacking in atmosphere, with a little work, Chopsticks could easily become one of the best Chinese restaurants in town. This restaurant is definitely Chinese, but the first thing that you will be served is a bowl of Kimchi, the Korean national dish. Try the seafood won-ton soup and the Shanghai prawns which come stir-fried with celery, spring onion, garlic, and chili. If you go for the golden prawns, you will receive them equivalent to the size of chicken drumsticks, ideal for dipping into delicious sauces. Chopstix is located at the Marco Polo Hotel, Deira, 04 272 0000.