Occupying a great spot by the water in Madinat Jumeirah, Zheng He's (+971 4 432 323) has been around long enough (over a decade) to fully master its signature dishes,the highlights of which are golden king prawns flavoured with Chinese mustard and topped with spicy mayo, and the duck, which is carved at your table and readied for you to roll in plum sauce-smothered pancakes.
Another purveyor of high-quality Chinese classics is Shiba (+971 4 381 3111) at The Meydan Hotel, where the interactive open kitchen adds a sprinkling of theatre. For special occasions, request
