SAL Dubai

Sal sits on the ground floor of the Burj Al Arab, putting the sea within reach. It is a ten-minute walk from Jumeirah Beach, placing the restaurant at the base of one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. The kitchen focuses on South American and Argentinian seafood, and the room runs smart. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award.

Most dining in Jumeirah 3 forces a choice between hotel formality and sandy beach casualness. Sal bypasses that struggle by treating the coastline as its actual dining room rather than a backdrop. It feels less like a hotel institution and more like a permanent beach club that happens to possess a serious wine programme. While its neighbours lean into the glass-and-steel aesthetic of the skyline, the venue is better for those who prefer their seafood served with the tide as close as possible.