Tucked away on an elevated terrace at Jumeirah Emirates Towers you’ll find Ninive restaurant. For those who’ve tried a dish or two at the eatery, you’ll agree that it is a verdant, tranquil haven in the heart of Dubai’s bustling financial district.

Ninive restaurant also happens to be a dining destination inspired by the diversity and heritage of the Arab world, and what better location for it than at Emirates Towers. Location aside, the restaurant offers a menu drawn from across the Middle East and North Africa. And if you think you’ve had your fill of Middle Eastern cuisine, think again because you haven’t tasted anything yet. So, to try and entice your palate a little bit, we had Gilles Bosquet, Executive Chef at Ninive restaurant, recommend the best five dishes that you should at least try if you were to ever find yourself seated at one of his tables.

Must-try Dishes at Ninive Restaurant in Dubai

Ninive’s Fattoush Salad

This classic mezze from the Middle East is served with a fresh new twist by adding sweet and crunchy green apples to the cucumber, tomato, lettuce and pomegranate mix.

Tashreeb

This is an Iraqi dish consisting of braised lamb shoulder that’s cooked for seven hours in a bouquet of spices such as cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, coriander, ginger and cardamom. The tender meat is served with a splash of lime juice, chickpeas and paratha bread.

Maast o Khiar

A delicious appetizer, this yogurt-based dip is served with mint and cucumber. Sprinkled with walnuts and green grapes, it’s simply perfect on warm pita bread.