The top menu venues for October

Nineteen

Overlooking the 18th hole of the golf course, Nineteen is sophisticated without being stuffy – think dark wood-panelled walls, an open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows leading to the terrace, which in cooler weather is the perfect place to dine alfresco. The menu, much to my delight, fits on one page and offers a small selection of contemporary European dishes – mainly carnivorous offerings dominated by its grill section. This is posh nosh at its best – prime ingredients such as Wagyu striploin and yellowfin tuna loin are given a contemporary spin with adventurous add-ons like avocado sorbet and coffee foam. We started with the crispy goat cheese laced with honey, which is a sticky, melt-in-the-mouth ball of deliciousness. The modern prawn cocktail, a towering work of art, combines a juicy prawn tempura with a crisp crab salad. Yum. For mains, the combination of textures and flavours in both dishes
we chose was divine. The duck breast with cabbage, apple and honey was sticky and tasty; and the fresh swordfish with a rich side of foie gras was incredibly moreish – this is fine-dining comfort food at its best. For pudding, we opted for classics, a banoffee pie and bakewell tart. The food is fantastic, the service excellent and the views stunning.
Where The Address Montgomerie
Tel 04-8883444
Dh500 for two, without drinks.
 

Three of the best Al Fresco brunches

1.Cipriani, Yas Island
Brunch at Cipriani Yas Island is a sit-down affair with three courses delivered to your table on the terrace overlooking the marina. You get two choices for each course – think fried oysters, eggs Benedict and salmon burgers, plus a cocktail.
Adults Dh150; Kids Dh75. Fri/Sat from 12pm. Call 02-6575400.

2.Hakkasan, Emirates Towers 
Enjoy a gourmet dim sum brunch in your own outdoor pavilion surrounded by greenery at this award-winning Cantonese fine-dining restaurant. You get to try ten types of dim sum with 50-year-old Old Puer Ya Jian tea for Dh199 or enjoy with bubbly for Dh500. From 12-3pm. Call 04-3848484.

3. Ewaan, The Palace
Relax at a laid-back affair in a tent on the terrace of Arabic restaurant Ewaan, with views of the Burj Khalifa. Enjoy sushi and an oyster bar; a cheese counter; and kebab and dim sum stations. Stand-out dishes include lamb red curry and fried ice cream. From Dh245. 12.30-4pm. Call 04-4287805.

Meal deals

MIYAKO
The UAE’s first authentic Japanese at Hyatt Regency Dubai turns 25 this month and to celebrate it’s offering a special menu of 25 dishes for Dh25 each. 04-3172222.

Amwaj
At this Shangri-La restaurant enjoy six tapas, including oysters, and a glass of sparkling wine for just Dh99 every Thursday and Friday. 04-4052703.

Irish Village
Celebrating its 16th anniversary on Friday October 12, enjoy either brunch (11.30am-3.30pm), or a dinner buffet (7pm) for just Dh85. 04-2824750.

NA3NA3
Every Tuesday is Indian night with live cooking stations featuring grilled kebabs and curries for Dh165. 04-8883444.