Originally Posted by
mecabq
Ravi, a famous Indian/Pakistani place in Deira, is very good. I also like Al Hallab, a local chain with locations near the airport and at the Dubai Mall. Automatic is another excellent basic Lebanese place with several locations. Last time I went to
this excellent falafel place in the Jumeirah Beach area.
If you walk around Deira, you will find lots of small local Arabic and Indian places that are solid, although unfortunately I haven't recorded any of the names. I'm sure that locals here can provide many more recommendations.
Ravi has a location just near the Satwa roundabout off of Al Diyaffa Street. I am not sure it is the same as the one in Deira (though I am guessing it is) but the Satwa one is wonderful and has been in business for about 40 years.
Off the north end of Beniyas Square, go towards the creek and on the road one street in from the creek (one street towards the creek from the square) is Hatam Al Tai... a really good Iranian place. The place next door, Shiraz Nights, isn't as good.