The Daily

Downtown Dubai


Warehouse-style decor, floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace – overlooking Burj Khalifa, no less – make an instant impression at this casual all-day spot. Add in warm service and easy-going food (shakshuka eggs, superfood salads, steak and chips) at very reasonable prices, and you know you’re onto a winner. Wash it down with fresh juices, barista-made coffee and well-priced beer and wine.

You’ll find The Daily on the ground floor of Rove Downtown, a midrange hotel aimed at independent travellers with arty interiors that offer plenty of Insta opportunities. The laid-back weekend brunch, served from 11am to 3.30pm every Friday and Saturday, is especially popular.


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