Best Dishes in Dubai
50 restaurants to explore
Restaurants in Dubai
50 restaurants3 Fils
Asian·Jumeirah·$$
No-reservations waterfront modern Asian spot at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour — MENA's #1 in 2022.
Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
Emirati·Dubai Festival City·$$
Michelin-listed Emirati cuisine in Dubai Festival City — time-honored recipes since 2011.
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
Emirati·Al Fahidi·$$
Al Fahidi's heritage dining room where traditional Emirati dishes cook in an air-conditioned courtyard with lanterns and live music.
Al Mallah
Lebanese·Satwa·$
Satwa's legendary shawarma stand open 24 hours since 1979 — AED 9 chicken, AED 16 falafel.
Al Nafoorah
Lebanese·DIFC·$$$
Jumeirah's legendary Lebanese grill since the 1990s — refined mezze and grilled meats in an opulent setting.
Al Reef Lebanese Bakery
Lebanese·Al Karama·$
Dubai's iconic 24-hour Lebanese bakery — dozens of manakish fillings, za'atar-dusted flatbreads, and the breakfast staple that defined a generation.
Alici
Italian·Jumeirah·$$$
Amalfi-inspired Italian seafood where anchovies shine — daily fish from Italy.
Amritsr Restaurant
North Indian·Al Karama·$$
Al Karama's 20-year North Indian stalwart where Amritsari kulchas and tandoori specialties define neighborhood dining.
Arabian Tea House
Arabic·Al Fahidi·$
Historic courtyard in the 1997-established Al Fahidi district — authentic Emirati breakfast and Arabic tradition.
Aseelah
Emirati·Deira·$$$
Radisson's Deira Creek kitchen where a German-born chef reimagines Emirati dishes with techniques learned from local family visits.
Bistro des Arts
French·Dubai Marina·$$$
Parisian 1970s bistro overlooking Dubai Marina — escargots, steak tartare, crêpes Suzette, and timeless French comfort done right.
Bombay Borough
Modern Indian·DIFC·$$$
DIFC's modern Indian restaurant where progressive cuisine and refined atmosphere appeal to working professionals.
Calicut Paragon
South Indian·Al Karama·$
Al Karama's Kerala institution where fish curries simmer all day — appam, biryani, and coastal spices at budget prices.
Carbone
Italian-American·Palm Jumeirah·$$$$
New York's legendary Italian-American hotspot — Mario Carbone's theatrical celebration of 1950s red-sauce nostalgia now at Atlantis The Royal.
Cocina Tres
Mexican·Business Bay·$$$
Honeycomb Hi-Fi's riotous Mexican sibling — handmade Oaxacan tortillas, wood-fired grills, and coastal Mexican soul in Business Bay.
COYA Dubai
Peruvian·Jumeirah·$$$
Award-winning Peruvian restaurant at Four Seasons Jumeirah—famous for ceviche and weekend brunch.
Dampa
Filipino·Deira·$$
Filipino legend reopened — seafood by weight, boodle fight style, dancing waiters since 2024.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
British·Palm Jumeirah·$$$
Heston Blumenthal's Dubai debut—playful British food rooted in culinary history with theatrical presentation.
Fusion Ceviche
Peruvian·Jumeirah Lake Towers·$$
What's On Homegrown Restaurant of the Year 2023 — chef-owned Peruvian hole-in-the-wall with tropical-cyclone Latin flavors and Dubai's best ceviche.
FZN by Björn Frantzén
Modern European·Palm Jumeirah·$$$$
Chef Björn Frantzén's Dubai debut—3 Michelin stars in under a year, Nordic-Japanese fusion on 27 seats.
Günaydin
Turkish·Downtown Dubai·$$$
Istanbul's legendary butcher-turned-steakhouse — now grilling award-winning kebabs and prime cuts overlooking the Burj Khalifa.
Hanu
Korean·Palm Jumeirah·$$$
Seoul chef's rooftop Korean BBQ where tabletop grilling and premium wagyu set the standard.
Iliana
Greek·Umm Suqeim·$$$$
Opened March 2025 — Greek islands inspired, whitewashed minimalism overlooking Burj Al Arab, with organic produce flown directly from Greece.
Jamavar Dubai
Indian·Downtown Dubai·$$$
London's acclaimed fine-dining Indian restaurant arrives in Dubai—1 Michelin star in the Opera District.
Kasumigaseki
Japanese·Emirates Hills·$$$$
Tokyo's fire-led Japanese cuisine concept — omakase and wagyu with daily-flown seafood.
Kokoro
Japanese·Al Quoz·$$
Walk-in sushi hand roll bar — toasted rolls, no reservations, worth the queue.
LILA Wood-fired Taqueria
Mexican·Umm Suqeim·$$$
Dubai's best-kept Mexican secret — wood-fired taqueria with handmade tortillas, imported Oaxacan corn, and vibrant seasonal cooking.
Logma
Emirati·Downtown·$$
Modern Emirati at Dubai Mall with fountain views — chebab, balaleet, chicken shawarma paratha.
Manāo
Thai·Jumeirah·$$$
Dubai-born chef Abhiraj Khatwani's modern Thai tasting menu—1 Michelin star within five months at Wasl Vita.
Masti
Indian·Downtown Dubai·$$$
Chef Prashant Chipkar's reinterpretation of Indian cuisine — modern fusion with Burj Khalifa views.
Mimi Kakushi
Japanese·Jumeirah·$$$$
Best Japanese restaurant in Dubai two years running—sushi, robata, and glamorous 1920s Osaka vibes.
Ninive
Persian·DIFC·$$$
Emirates Towers' tented garden where Fertile Crescent flavors meet alfresco dining — Tahchin, slow-cooked tagines, and shisha under the stars.
Nobu Dubai
Japanese·The Palm·$$$$
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's flagship at Atlantis The Palm — Japanese-Peruvian fusion on the 22nd floor.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse
Turkish·Jumeirah·$$$$
Salt Bae's flagship steakhouse — hand-cut wagyu, Ottoman salad, and theatrics since 2010.
Operation Falafel
Middle Eastern·Multiple·$
Dubai's go-to for crispy chickpea falafel sandwiches across DIFC, JBR, and Marina — consistent quality, addictive tahini sauce.
Orfali Bros Bistro
Middle Eastern·Jumeirah·$$$
MENA's #1 ranked restaurant — three brothers serving creative Middle Eastern small plates with global influences.
Pars Iranian Kitchen
Persian·Satwa·$
Satwa institution since the 1990s — charcoal-grilled kebabs, slow-cooked stews, and rice that keeps regulars returning.
Purani Dilli
Indian·Downtown Dubai·$$
Old Delhi's street food and Mughlai traditions transported to Dubai — butter chicken, rogan josh, seekh kebabs, and authentic Old Delhi atmosphere.
Ravi Restaurant
Pakistani·Satwa·$
Satwa stalwart since 1978 — authentic Pakistani curry, cash only, no frills.
Row on 45
Modern European·Dubai Marina·$$$$
Jason Atherton's 45th-floor tasting room—17 courses in three acts with Japanese precision and French technique.
Sakhalin
Russian·Jumeirah·$$$
Michelin-starred Russian seafood — live tanks, 26 caviar varieties, charcoal-grilled preparations.
Sind Punjab
Mughlai·Deira·$
Dubai's oldest Indian restaurant since 1977 — butter chicken, street chaats, and Deira institution unchanged for 45 years.
Smoked Room
Modern European·Palm Jumeirah·$$$$
Chef Dani García's fire-focused tasting room—1 Michelin star hidden inside Leña Dubai on Palm Jumeirah.
Sticky Rice
Thai·Jumeirah Village Circle·$$
Tiny Jumeirah Village Thai canteen with queues around the corner and a 27-page menu.
Sultan Saray
Turkish·Umm Al Sheif·$$$
Repeat award-winner for Best Turkish Restaurant in Dubai — theatrical kebab grilling, prime cuts, and long-standing reputation near Sheikh Zayed Road.
SUSHISAMBA
Japanese·Palm Jumeirah·$$$$
51st-floor fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine with 360-degree Palm views.
TakaHisa
Japanese·Bluewaters·$$$$
Michelin-starred omakase — A5 wagyu and daily-flown Toyosu Market fish.
Trèsind
Indian·Dubai Marina·$$$
Chef Himanshu Saini's original Dubai fine-dining Indian concept—1 Michelin star since 2022.
Trèsind Studio
Indian·Palm Jumeirah·$$$$
World's first 3 Michelin-starred Indian restaurant—17 courses through India's four geographic regions.
Zuma
Japanese·DIFC·$$$$
Dubai institution since 2008 — Japanese robata and miso black cod in a three-floor DIFC setting.