Let’s start with the food.

Pansotti with Porcini mushrooms, served with black truffle béchamel. Divine.

Perigord Salad – smoked duck breast, blue cheese, croutons, pork bacon and raspberry dressing. Magnificent combination of flavors.

Char-grilled Teriyaki Salmon, served with grain mustard dressing, goat cheese, mixed greens, and roasted root vegetables. Fabulous.

The interior is a little simple, even rustic, but…

…let me blow your mind with the view!

It gets even more fabulous at dusk.

And just magical after dark – this is the top place to dine in the UAE!

Forget looking out of skyscraper windows, nothing beats 360-degrees of natural open-air tranquility.

And we’re talking five-star resort quality and service, here – not just a rug thrown over a dune and a picnic basket!

Chef David Miras sees to all the details, and he aims to outshine your expectations.

I believe he will.

Al Diwaan restaurant is easy to find, here is an interactive map:

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Al Diwaan restaurant is part of the Al Maha Desert Resort, located in the Dubai desert.

Reservations are required.