SAL Dubai

SAL is on the ground floor of the Burj Al Arab on Jumeira Street. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award and focuses on South American and Argentinian seafood.

The room runs smart and sits steps away from the Burj Al Arab, but the location is more than just a landmark convenience. While most venues in this category lean into formal, white-tablecloth service, SAL uses its proximity to the water to keep the energy lighter. You get the polish of a property that does not need to shout, which makes it a sharper choice than the crowded options near Souk Madinat Jumeirah. It is a place that understands that the food should be as expansive as the shoreline, rather than trapped by the gravity of the building it sits within.