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Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
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10 oldest restaurants in Dubai from Barasti to Fibber Magee's
While this city and its restaurants are known as some of the most modern in the world, the oldest restaurants in Dubai are not to be overlooked. If you've been here since the 80s and 90s you've seen this city evolve like no one else. And while new restaurants swing their doors open regularly each month, it's sometimes hard to keep up. That's why visiting (or revisiting) one of the city's absolute mainstays is always reassuring. Who doesn't love a little dose of nostalgia? From iconic eateries that have preserved their flavours to legendary bars that have witnessed Dubai's transformation. Here are the 10 oldest restaurants and bars in Dubai. Oldest restaurants and bars in Dubai Al Ustad Special Kabab The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Al Ustad Special Kabab. Credit: Al Ustad Special Kebab, a renowned Iranian kebab house on Mankhool Street in Bur Dubai, has been a local favourite since its opening in 1978. Celebrated for its yoghurt-marinated chicken and mutton kebabs, it is one of Dubai's oldest restaurants and continues to impress with its flavourful skewers. The family-run eatery, led by three brothers, is also known for its very funky interiors, featuring over 8,000 photos and memorabilia of celebrities and Dubai royalty. A highlight is the 'Special Kebab', marinated for hours and served with Iranian-style rice. Al Ustad offers authentic Iranian kebabs at affordable prices, making it a must-visit 46 years on. Open Sat-Thu 11am-1pm, Fri 6pm-1am. Al Mussallah Road, Deira (04 397 1933) Barasti The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Barasti. Opening in its original form in 1995, Barasti is the city's original beach club, bar and pub, all in one. And it's still one of the most popular. Though when it opened Barasti was far from the sprawling venue it is today; back in the 90s, it was a swimming pool beside the beach with a hut where live musicians would play acoustic sets by the sunset. Today, the beach bar is open every day and attracts people from all walks of life. If you're looking for a laid-back bar to wear your flip-flops (or heels), Barasti is your go-to. Open daily from 9am-2am. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh Road (04 318 1313). Bu Qtair The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Bu Qtair. Bu Qtair, to the uninitiated, may not look like a must-visit dining destination in Dubai but looks can be deceiving. Glitz and glamour are certainly off the menu at this fairly basic eatery, but turn up for a bite to eat and you will join a lengthy queue full of hungry hordes who know all about Bu Qtair's reputation for seafood excellence. The price depends on the type of fish and how much your order is, but satisfaction is pretty much guaranteed to follow, regardless of what you get. The family-run venue first opened in the early 1980s and is located just off Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour. Try it for yourself. You'll be hooked. Open daily from 11.30am-11.30pm. Fishing Harbour 2, Umm Suqeim, Dubai (055 705 2130). Boardwalk The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Boardwalk. One spot that's been around for decades is Boardwalk. At 30 years old, it has certainly aged well since opening its doors in 1994. With epic views over Dubai Creek and a food menu that still draws in crowds, if you haven't been yet, you need to add this to your list. The Mediterranean-themed menu is vast, including everything from fresh pizzas to an extensive fresh fish and seafood selection set out to reflect markets of the Med, which you can pick and have made to your preference. With an extensive grape menu and vantage point for some of the best sunsets in Dubai, this is one of the city's most famous restaurants for good reason. Open daily from 12pm-12am. Dubai Creek Resort, Deira (04 205 4647). Fibber Magee's The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Fibber Magee's. Throwing open its doors back in 1996, this Irish pub has always prided itself on its authenticity. Though the bar touts itself as 'Dubai's best-kept secret' we don't know many people who haven't stepped through the doors here for the last 28 years at least once. With a simple, no-fuss menu (including hearty pies and stews), plus a variety of hops on draft, this is your go-to for a friendly night out – or great breakfast. Open daily from 8am-3am. Saeed Tower I, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 332 2400). Golden Dragon The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Golden Dragon. Another blast from the very long-ago past. Founded in 1976, Golden Dragon in Oud Metha was the UAE's first-ever Chinese restaurant. Known for its Szechuan and Cantonese dishes, the restaurant's extensive menu also embraces a range of Asian influences from Malaysia to Thailand. Golden Dragon is especially celebrated for its dim sum and wok-tossed dishes. And 48 years later, it is a hot spot for Chinese food-lovers in the old-school neighbourhood. Open Mon-Sat from noon-midnight, Sun noon-11pm. Oud Metha Building, Umm Hurrair (04 357 7022). Miyako The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Miyako. Opening its doors in 1987, Miyako is seen as one of Dubai's first Japanese restaurants. Sticking to its strict code of serving only Japanese cuisine, not diluting its menu with other Asian dishes and employing Japanese staff, Miyako is the place to check out if you want something super authentic. Although relatively small, this ambient, serene eatery feels open and expansive, yet intimate and warm at the same time. And while there's beauty aplenty in the decor, it's the food that underlines Miyako's brilliance 37 years later. Open daily from 12.30pm-3pm and 6pm-11.30pm. Hyatt Regency Dubai, Deira (04 209 6912) Ravi The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Ravi Restaurant. This Pakistani restaurant is definitely a Dubai institution. The unassuming eatery, which has been open for 46 years now, may lack the glamour of newer dining destinations in this city, but here you will find excellent food that will transport your taste buds from the middle of Satwa to the dusty streets of Lahore. Thanks to its rich and flavour-packed affordable curries, dhals, biryanis and much more, Ravi has been right at the top of the Dubai food chain since 1978. Long may it reign. Open daily from 5am-2am. Satwa, Dubai (055 334 5481). Sind Punjab Founded in 1977, Sind Punjab is a well-known (and well-loved) Indian Mughlai restaurant in Dubai. It is one of the best spots in Deira for butter chicken, chicken tikka and amazing street-side snacks like paani puri and sev puri. Sind Punjab initially opened 47 years ago in Bur Dubai and now has branches in Karama and Dubai Internet City. Definitely worth checking out for a little bit of nostalgia and positive energy. Open daily from 8am-1.30am. Meena Bazaar, Bur Dubai (04 352 5058) The Irish Village The oldest restaurants in Dubai. Credit: The Irish Village Nestled under the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium, this sprawling pub was opened in 1996 to feed and water sports fans. 28 years later, this venue is still serving up good vibes year-round and not just to those watching the tennis. Known for its large garden, this is a crowd-pleasing venue that has a loyal (if not cult) following, so much so that it has its own gift shop. Open daily from 11am-2am. Garhoud (04 282 4750). Need a reservation in the meantime? 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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
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Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian drone factory over 1,000 kilometers from border, military claims
Ukraine's military said on April 23 that it struck a Russian facility producing combat drones located more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) from Ukraine's border. Independent news channel Astra reported earlier in the day that a Ukrainian long-range drone strike had targeted Alabuga, sharing purported footage of a drone being shot down. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Russian air defenses shot down one Ukrainian airplane-type drone in Tatarstan at about 12:20 p.m. local time, without providing further details or mentioning Alabuga. The strike, carried out by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces in coordination with other branches of the military, targeted a plant in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, the General Staff said. The facility that was hit manufactures up to 300 Iranian-style Shahed drones and their Russian-made variants, Gerans, per day, according to the General Staff. Shahed-style drones are frequently used by Russia in attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The attack is among Ukraine's deepest strikes into Russian territory since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Ukraine hit targets over 1,000 kilometers last year for the first time, with one attack occurring 1,800 kilometers (1,118 miles) from the border in Russia's Murmansk Oblast. The General Staff said that there were "confirmed hits and explosions in the target area," and that the damage to the facility as a result of the attack was still being assessed. 'The strike is a justified response against a strategic military site used to support Russia's aggression and terror against Ukraine and Ukrainian civilians," the General Staff statement read. Over 6,000 Shahed-type drones were produced in Alabuga last year, as well as thousands of decoy drones used to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses, said Andrii Kovalenko, an official at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council. Russian forces launch hundreds of drones nearly every night at Ukraine, targeting civilian areas and critical infrastructure. The attacks have intensified in recent months as Moscow continues to reject a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, which Kyiv says must include a halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged a temporary freeze on long-range drone and missile strikes, but Kremlin officials have dismissed the idea. Read also: Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, General Staff says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Politics
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Zelensky visits Ukraine's front line ahead of peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukraine's frontline Donetsk region on Saturday, as Russia continued to launch drone attacks across the country despite agreeing to a limited Zelensky met commanders of drone units near the strategic eastern city of Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian troops have fended off Russian assaults for months as Moscow's forces have slowly advanced in a gradual bid to capture the entire region.'I visited the command post of the Tactical Group Pokrovsk and met with the commanders of the Drone Line, which united the finest unmanned systems units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,' Mr Zelensky wrote on X. On Saturday, it was announced that a family of three, including a 14-year-old girl, had been killed in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia following an attack on Friday night.'Russia has once again violated the ceasefire and killed a 14-year-old child in Zaporizhzhia with,' Mr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said. He added that a Shahed was responsible for the attack, referring to the Iranian-style kamikaze drones that Moscow has deployed throughout the war. The bodies of the daughter and father were pulled out from under the rubble while doctors unsuccessfully fought for the mother's life for more than 10 hours, regional head Ivan Fedorov wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Four more people were killed in other parts of the country, officials and Russia have agreed to a limited ceasefire after US President Trump spoke with both leaders this week, though it is not yet clear when it might take effect and what targets would be off limits. But hours after the agreement was announced, Russian forces on Wednesday conducted an airstrike on the energy infrastructure of Slovyansk, a city of 100,000 people in the Donetsk region. Such strikes have continued from both countries will hold separate talks on implementing a ceasefire with the US in Saudi Arabia on Monday. We'll be back soon with more updates and analysis from the conflict. We reported earlier that Czech President Petr Pavel visited Ukraine's largest children's hospital on Saturday (see post at 14:22). In July 2024, the hospital sustained major damaged when it was struck by a wave of Russian missile strikes. Two people were killed. Russia denied targeting the hospital, saying it had been hit by fragments of a Ukrainian air defence missile, while Ukraine said it had found remnants of a Russian cruise missile. Czech President Petr Pavel visited Ukraine's largest children's hospital on Saturday, according to Kyiv's minister of health. Viktor Liashko took Mr Pavel on a tour of the Ohmatdyt paediatric hospital in Kyiv, calling it a 'place of rescue for young patients with the most complex diseases.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the border of Ukraine's embattled eastern Donetsk region on Saturday (see post at 10:01 am for more). We reported earlier that Russian and Ukrainian delegations will hold separate peace talks with the US in Saudi Arabia on Monday (see post at 9:41 am). Moscow has now said it is hoping to 'achieve at least some progress,' Russian negotiator and senator Grigory Karasin told state media on Saturday. Mr Karasin added that he and fellow negotiator, FSB advisor Sergey Beseda, had a 'combative and constructive' mood ahead of the talks. We reported earlier that a Russian drone killed a family of three including a 14-year-old girl in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia in an attack on Friday night, despite Moscow agreeing to a limited ceasefire (see post at 9:31 am). The attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia, which also wounded 12 people, underlined Russia's intention to continue aerial strikes 48 hours before both countries are set to hold talks on ending the war. Russia fired more than 200 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of overnight attacks. Regional head Ivan Fedorov said that 'residential buildings, private cars, and social infrastructure facilities were set on fire' in the attack, with officials in the Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions reporting that fires broke out due to the falling debris from intercepted drones. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a limited ceasefire after US President Trump spoke with both leaders this week, though it is not yet clear when it might take effect and what targets would be off limits. Ukrainian president Zelensky told reporters that 'technical' talks in Saudi Arabia this weekend would seek to resolve what types of infrastructure would be protected under the agreement. Mr Zelensky has said he'd like railways and ports to be protected, as well as energy infrastructure. Donald Trump's 'lead negotiator' has said Russian president Vladimir Putin is 'not a bad person.' Discussing his two previous meetings with Putin, the US special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said that he 'liked him. I think he was honest with me. 'It's a complicated situation, this war, and all the components that led to it. You know, it's never just one person who's right,' he said. Speaking on Tucker Carlson's YouTube show, Mr Witkoff said that Putin had criticised the Biden administration's refusal to enter in talks to resolve the war. 'President Putin said to me at our first meeting: 'How do we resolve a conflict with the head of a major nuclear power if we don't establish trust and good relations with each other?,' said Witkoff, adding that Putin said he hadn't spoen to former president Joe Biden in three and a half years. Mr Carlson, a conservative American political commentator, described Mr Witkoff as 'the most effective American diplomat in a generation.' An apartment building was damaged after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Rostov. Local authorities said two people were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. There was damage to six apartments in the 24-storey building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the border of Ukraine's embattled eastern Donetsk region on Saturday. 'I thank all our defenders. Honour to all fallen heroes,' he wrote on X, alongside footage of himself meeting soldiers and visiting makeshift memorials at the region's administrative border. 'I thank everyone who helps Ukraine and supports us' against Russia's three-year-old invasion. People gathered around 145 chairs symbolising the number of victims of the attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, during a memorial concert on the eve of the first anniversary of the attack , in Donetsk, a Russian controlled region of Ukraine. The Islamic State (IS) group said it was behind the attack. Russian and Ukrainian delegations will hold separate peace talks with the US in Saudi Arabia on Monday. A senior Ukrainian official told AFP it hopes to secure 'at least' a partial ceasefire to stop air and naval attacks. A Russian drone killed a family of three including a teenage girl in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia in an attack on Friday night. 'The bodies of the daughter and father were pulled out from the rubble. The doctors fought for the mother's life for more than 10 hours, but unfortunately, they failed to save her,' Zaporizhzhia governor Ivan Fedorov said on Telegram. The attack comes despite Moscow agreeing to a limited ceasefire after talks with US president Trump. 'Russia has once again violated the ceasefire and killed a 14-year-old child in Zaporizhzhia with a Shahed,' President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said, referring to the Iranian-style exploding drones that Moscow has deployed throughout the war. The strikes on Zaporizhzhia wounded 12, including a nine-month-old baby, Ukrainian officials said. 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