Fish and chips at the Reform Social & Grill in Dubai.
Fish and chips at the Reform Social & Grill in Dubai.
Fish and chips at the Reform Social & Grill in Dubai.
Fish and chips at the Reform Social & Grill in Dubai.

National Fish & Chips Day: 8 places to get your fix in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah


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No dinner plans for tonight? If you're scratching your heads for ideas, there's one British classic worth popping out for this evening.

Friday, September 4 marks National Fish & Chips Day, an occasion that celebrates one of the UK's signature dishes.

While the meal, traditionally wrapped in layers of paper with a wooden fork plonked on top, is a staple in every city, town and village around Great Britain, it can also be found in numerous places here in the UAE.

So, if you want to mark the day with a chippy dinner, here are eight plaices (we couldn't resist) to try ...

DUBAI

Bob’s Fish & Chips

An institution for those who love the British comfort food in Dubai Marina, Bob’s Fish & Chips serves up all the classics in a homely environment. Choose between classic cod or breaded cod fillets, haddock, hammour, hake and more, and wolf it down with a side of chunky chips. It also has haggis and chips on the menu, for those who want something a tad more offbeat.

Dream Tower 2, Dubai Marina, Dubai; 04 450 4262; facebook.com/BobsFishAndChips

Bread Street Kitchen

If you're after something a little more upmarket, Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in Atlantis, The Palm offers an array of British dishes, including the ubiquitous fish and chips as well as a signature beef Wellington. Here, expect a plate full of chunky, extra crispy chips and perfectly crunchy fish, served with minted pea puree and tartare sauce.

Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road, Dubai; 04 426 2000; atlantis.com/dubai

Reform Social & Grill

You'll get plenty of bang for your buck at this popular gastropub in the Lakes, which offers up a wide selection of British pub grub, such as bangers and mash and a traditional fry-up. The fish and chips comes in a hearty portion, with mushy peas and a welcome serving of curry sauce on the side, too.

The Lakes, Emirates Hills; 04 454 2638; www.reformsocialgrill.ae

Geales

For those looking for something a bit more upscale, Geales is bound to impress. Established in 1939 in the UK as a neighbourhood fish restaurant, it comes as no surprise that its Dubai chapter, located at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, offers three options – cod, hammour and haddock. You can choose your batter (tempura, chilli or lemon and black pepper) and gluten-free options are available on request.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina, Dubai; 04 316 5550; geales-dubai.com

ABU DHABI

The Chippy 

Battered cod and mushy peas at The Chippy on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Battered cod and mushy peas at The Chippy on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

This chip shop opened to much fanfare in February, offering an authentic experience by importing its potatoes and fish from Northern Ireland. The menu is bursting with classic offerings, from fresh cod to haddock and scampi, plus pies, sides, sauces and gravy – and even the divisive deep-fried Mars bar. You can also find a selection of Irish and British products in-store for sale.

Reem Island, Abu Dhabi; 02 444 7066; thechippyuae.com

Fouquet's

An upscale French restaurant might not the the first place you have in mind when searching for a chippy fix, but the UAE outlet of this famed Paris brasserie serves up just that. It's a little more debonair than your usual newspaper-wrapped dish, but worth a try if you fancy branching out a bit. Here, you'll find fish served alongside gribiche, a mayonnaise-style cold egg sauce, split pea puree and 'coin de rue' chips.

Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; 02 205 4200; fouquetsabudhabi.com

McGettigan’s

With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, McGettigan's is undoubtedly a favourite for classic British, Irish and Scottish dishes. A much-loved item on their menu is the fish and chips, served with tartare sauce, mushy peas and a lemon wedge, not to mention those signature chunky chips.

Venues across the UAE; mcgettigans.com

RAS AL KHAIMAH

The Codfather 

This Irish-owned chip shop brings together typical British fare, including cod and chips and roast dinners, with more niche offerings. "We are offering items that you would get back home in Ireland like the Chinese 3-in-1 and spice bag," the owners told The National last year. The former is a Chinese style chicken curry, egg fried rice and chips, while the second, apparently the shop's most popular choice, is chips served with fried onions, peppers, chilli and chicken.

Pier One, Al Hamra Marina, Ras Al Khaimah; 052 569 7781; thecodfather.ae

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Stars: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback

Director: ​Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman

Rating: 3.5/5

Jebel Ali results

2pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 50,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

Winner: AF Al Moreeb, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

2.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh 60,000 (D) 1,400m

Winner: Shamikh, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard

3pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 64,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: One Vision, Connor Beasley, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

3.30pm: Conditions (TB) Dh 100,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Gabr, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson

4pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 96,000 (D) 1,800m

Winner: Just A Penny, Sam Hitchcock, Doug Watson

4.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh 60,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Torno Subito, Sam Hitchcock, Doug Watson

5pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 76,000 (D) 1,950m

Winner: Untold Secret, Jose Santiago, Salem bin Ghadayer

BRIEF SCORES

England 353 and 313-8 dec
(B Stokes 112, A Cook 88; M Morkel 3-70, K Rabada 3-85)  
(J Bairstow 63, T Westley 59, J Root 50; K Maharaj 3-50)
South Africa 175 and 252
(T Bavuma 52; T Roland-Jones 5-57, J Anderson 3-25)
(D Elgar 136; M Ali 4-45, T Roland-Jones 3-72)

Result: England won by 239 runs
England lead four-match series 2-1

Everything Now

Arcade Fire

(Columbia Records)

Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

Martin Sabbagh profile

Job: CEO JCDecaux Middle East

In the role: Since January 2015

Lives: In the UAE

Background: M&A, investment banking

Studied: Corporate finance

Not Dark Yet

Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer

Four stars

Scoreline

Saudi Arabia 1-0 Japan

 Saudi Arabia Al Muwallad 63’

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How it works

1) The liquid nanoclay is a mixture of water and clay that aims to convert desert land to fertile ground

2) Instead of water draining straight through the sand, it apparently helps the soil retain water

3) One application is said to last five years

4) The cost of treatment per hectare (2.4 acres) of desert varies from $7,000 to $10,000 per hectare 

The specs
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  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
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THE SPECS

Engine: 3-litre V6

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 424hp

Torque: 580 Nm

Price: From Dh399,000

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