Dine in the world’s tallest restaurant

Popular plate: Meat is the show stealer here. Opt for the beef short ribs (22 hours of slow cooking means they’re delicate as silk).

Noteworthy for: The tab is as high as the altitude here, and even a slightly lacklustre afternoon tea will set you back GBP 50 a head.

Perched on the 122nd floor of the world’s tallest building, At.mosphere offers the best views in Dubai. At an altitude of 1,350 feet, they are also the most vertigo-inducing. The haute restaurant plays to its strength with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sophisticated décor that doesn't distract from the main event.

Fortunately, food isn’t an afterthought, and the menu boasts some excellent cuts of meat. Japanese kobe and Maine lobster are popular choices, but the prices can feel extortionary. As there’s a hefty minimum spend (AED 500 per person for dinner), a meal here is best enjoyed on an expense account.