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The Dubai home of celebrated chef Richard Sandoval's modern Mexican cooking, Maya has been a beachside favourite for years. Set on the vast garden of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa near JBR, it blends the earthy flavours of Sandoval's native Mexico with worldly ingredients and creative technique. Its menu reaches beyond cliche, from tableside guacamole and tacos with authentic fillings to refined signature dishes. The Tequileria Maya, inspired by Mexico's local tequilerias, pours a deep collection of agave spirits and hand-muddled cocktails. Spread across multiple floors with sprawling terraces, it makes the most of its beachfront position. Live music, Taco Tuesdays and buzzing weekend fiestas give it a warm, celebratory energy. A loyal, returning crowd speaks to its consistency over the long haul. A modern-Mexican standout, Maya endures as one of the Marina area's best-loved restaurants, a beachside venue whose Sandoval cooking, tequila collection and festive atmosphere have made it a benchmark for Mexican dining in Dubai. In a city where good Mexican food has long been surprisingly hard to find, its longevity and consistency have made it a reference point, the restaurant locals tend to name first when asked where to go for the real thing.