4. Pierchic
Pierchic: Over-water ostentation.
Located at the end of a pier, this romantic over-water destination offers epic views of the sun setting across the Arabian Gulf.
Corner tables on the terrace enjoy uninterrupted views of the "seven-star" sparkling Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
The food here is fancy and elaborate -- and has the price tag to match.
Oysters, caviar and lobster, topped with flourishes like truffle and foie gras, dominate the Mediterranean menu.
Portions are pleasantly large.
A rich starter of Alaskan king crab topped with caviar and saffron-infused hollandaise could easily be a main, while an elegant main of Chilean sea bass with smoked sweet potato could serve two.
Credit card max-out: 50 grams of Beluga Imperial Caviar ($776), whole line-caught sea bass ($245), or a seafood tower with oysters, lobsters, prawns, crab, salmon and more ($245).
Worth the splurge: The venue's smoky sweet potato. Served alongside a dish of Chilean sea bass, it's rich, sweet, caramelized and incredibly decadent ($68 for complete dish).
Pierchic, Al Sufouh Road Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 75157 United Arab Emirates;