Humble beginnings: Bu Qtair was a modest fish shack that began in Jumeirah in the 1980s cooking the catch of the day. Sarah Hassan Simple menu: The restaurant has moved a few hundred yards to a bigger premises but still serves the same few simple recipes. Sarah Hassan Secret sauce: You can order whatever you want, as long as it's fish or prawns, marinated in Bu Qtair's famous secret sauce. Sarah Hassan Firm favorite: The same recipe has been drawing first Indian expats and then Dubai's high rollers to Bu Qtair for 30 years. Sarah Hassan Hot oil: Frying is the only method of cooking in the simple kitchen. Sarah Hassan Dubai delicacy: The finished dish of fried fish, curry sauce and paratha bread has become a Dubai delicacy. Sarah Hassan Prime spot: The new restaurant overlooks the harbor near the Burj Al Arab. Sarah Hassan Daily bread: The paratha bread served in the restaurant is an Indian staple. Sarah Hassan Simple shack: Matar Al Tayer began the restaurant as a simple shack to feed fishermen and expats from South Asia in the 1980s. Sarah Hassan Fish fans: Its basic offerings have since drawn an international following. Sarah Hassan Family business: Haroun Rasheed has managed Bu Qtair for 15 years. Sarah Hassan Sticking to traditions: Despite its new premises, the restaurant still works along uncomplicated lines. Sarah Hassan Cool tables: The new Bu Qtair has an air-conditioned inside area to go with the outside seating. Sarah Hassan Prev Next
