A culinary tour across FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village, two of Dubai’s most popular hotels

The FIVE hotels are two of the most popular spots in Dubai, whether for a weekend getaway, a gathering with friends, or a night out for some great food.

Here’s are (fittingly) the five to try at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah and the Five Jumeirah Village.

Maiden Shanghai

Don’t let the name fool you, Maiden Shanghai is a journey across China featuring four Chinese cuisines—Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and Beijing.

It’s got one of the most popular skyline views of Dubai, and a décor inspired by 1920s Shanghai, spread over three floors with its Maiden Terrace perhaps its most popular corner. It’s got private dining rooms, and of course the Naughty Noodles Friday brunch, as well as the Crazy Rich Ladies Night. We trust you’ll probably stay for the private karaoke room, but try to book it in advance.

Location: FIVE Palm Jumeirah

Soul Street

Mexican head chef Orlando Acevedo, hailing from Puebla, Mexico, runs this street-food based spot that encourage diners to sample favorites from around the world, as well as bask in its street art, which prides itself on its instagrammability (if that’s a word…).

Sample dishes from the Latin American, Indian, Asian, European and Levantine streets at this social-first spot.

Location: FIVE Jumeirah Village

Cinque

Featuring an authentic Amalfi Coast menu taking inspiration from all the best spots from Capri to Sorrento, Chef Giuseppe Pezella’s Italian spot features family style dishes inspired by cooked-by-mama classics. It’s also got mixologists on hand for a spot of something before or after your meal. One for friends or family, right overlooking the social pool. The That’s Amore ladies night also features every Monday from 7:00 pm.

Location: Five Palm Jumeirah

Trattoria by Cinque

Another favorite from Chef Giuseppe Pezzella, Trattoria by Cinque features homemade pasta ‘just like nonna used to make it’, with flavourful sauces, freshly-baked focaccia and only the best tomatoes used for each.

The interior takes inspiration from Italy’s legends and femme fatale’s from Monica Bellucci to Chiara Ferragni, with drinks and tunes that are designed to bring out le dolce vita.

Location: FIVE Jumeirah Village

The Penthouse Dubai

This adults-only rooftop day club and evening lounge is renowned for its views of the Dubai skyline, as well as having a glass-lined swimming pool where you can enjoy the view in your summer best.

Stick around for the food though, Chef Rene Frank, the mastermind behind one of the world’s first Michelin-starred dessert restaurants, has brought a few dessert creations exclusively to the Penthouse.

Location: FIVE Palm Jumeirah

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