Beit Al Bahar AKA The Beach House - Jumeriah Dubai

Next to the Dubai Off-shore sailing club sits Beit Al Bahar, a three story villa which has been turned into three restaurants. This is a real hidden gem - off the beaten track this joint is mostly inhabited by locals and Emiratis. Very un-dubai in its appearance and style, this is the sort of place where rolling off the beach in shorts and t-shirt is acceptable and flip flops are definitely allowed.

When visiting, we had dinner on the beach which is out the back of the restaurant on the ground floor. The terrace is adorned with blue and white lounge chairs and low white tables and its a perfect place to chill out and watch the sun set.

The fact that it is strictly no alcohol doesn't add a downer to the experience... they more than make up for it with their extensive drinks list, from fruity fun mocktails, to a range of imported drinks, and a great selection of coffees. On the food front you really are spoilt for choice.. a menu from each restaurant is presented to you giving you a selection of grilled meats, international cuisines and a extensive sushi menu.

To note: shisha is on offer (obviously..) and the restaurants are open to a whopping 4am.

KARGEEN CAFE, Muscat, Oman

Kargeen - direct translation meaning 'little wooden cottage' is set in the center of Muscat (and known by every taxi driver who works in town!) serving up local cuisine in a chilled out, cosy environment. Done up in wood, wrought iron and decorated with bright rugs, the restaurant blends Eastern style with classical Western culture with ease. The menu boasts a selection of food, including burgers, pizza and pasta however they mostly focused on traditional local dishes and Arabic specialties (which they do extremely well!)
Even though it is dry, they offer a large selection of fresh mocktails and smoothies and also have a large array of shisha on offer which is a must (in my opinion) when heading out to any Arabic/Lebanese restaurant.
Try the Omani Shawa - spiced lamb and rice. The lamb quite literally falls off the bone onto your plate, full of tangy tastes, and Omani spices. The Moutabel is also probably the best i've ever tasted..

Whether you are looking for a full on meal or just a quick coffee, Kargeen is the place for you. They provide amazing food, great service, a buzzy atmosphere and an all round unique and interesting dinning experience.

For more info please visit: http://www.kargeencaffe.com/en/

Shades - The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina

Looking for somewhere to kick back and relax with a drink, tapas or/and shisha? If so, then Shades is the place for you.

Located at the Address Hotel in the Marina, this ‘chill out’ lounge does not only house great laid back tunes but also stunning views on the infinity pool and Marina.

Situated on the 4^th floor, Shade’s is vast, decked out with a combination of large cabana beds, sofa areas and a seated area at the back where people can dine.

 Open all day and night, you can visit shades during the sun shine hours and hang out by the pool (for a steep 300aed however!), or go for sun downers for a drink or two.

Not the busiest of spots in Dubai, so if you are looking to somewhere with a bit of buzz, Shades would not be the place for you. However I have heard that at the weekend, when the resident DJ Enigma8 steps up to the decks, the entire venue buzzes well into the early hours of the morning (something to check out for sure!).

 Drink and food are reasonably priced and happy hour happens daily between 7pm-9pm (half price on selected drinks and cocktails) so get involved!

http://www.theaddress.com/en/dining/shades-1