Where is the best curry in Dubai?

Based on diner recommendations, the best curry in Dubai is at Manāo. We compared 14 restaurants serving curry.

How much does curry cost in Dubai?

Curry prices in Dubai range from AED18.00 to AED285.00 across 14 restaurants.

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Best Curry in Dubai

14 restaurants compared

Price range: AED18.00 – AED285.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Curry in Dubai (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 14 restaurants:

Manāo, (Jumeirah)
Ravi Restaurant, AED18.00 (Satwa)
Logma, AED62.00 (Downtown)
Trèsind, AED245.00 (Dubai Marina)
Jamavar Dubai, AED285.00 (Downtown Dubai)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 14 Restaurants Compared

Manāo

Jumeirah·$$$

Roasted Coconut Crab

Whole crab roasted in a clay pot with coconut milk and Thai curry spices.

Tip: This is one of the showiest courses—the whole crab arrives steaming in its clay pot, providing drama and aroma.

Ravi Restaurant

Satwa·$

Daal

AED18.00

Red lentil curry with spices, tempered with ghee and onion, served with rice or naan.

Tip: This is your best bet at Ravi. Pair with naan and you have a complete meal for under AED 30.

Logma

Downtown·$$

Butter Chicken

AED62.00

Tandoori chicken in a silky tomato cream sauce with warm spices, served with rice.

Tip: Logma's version is less rich than traditional butter chicken—perfect if you want flavor without the heavy cream feeling.

Trèsind

Dubai Marina·$$$

Rajasthani Laal Maas

AED245.00

Lamb from Rajasthan cooked in a fiery red curry of dried chilies and aromatic spices.

Tip: This is a generous curry—it's best shared or paired with plain rice or fresh naan to balance the heat and richness.

Jamavar Dubai

Downtown Dubai·$$$

Leela's Lobster Neeruli

AED285.00

Lobster in a silky coconut milk curry with subtle southern spices, pear onions, and kal dosa.

Tip: This is the most refined lobster curry you'll find in Dubai—the restraint in spicing elevates the seafood.

#696% recommend

Ravi Restaurant

Satwa·$

Mutton Karahi

AED32.00

Tender mutton cooked with tomato, onion, and green chilli in a wok-style preparation.

Tip: The mutton here is high quality and properly cooked—not gamey, tender. Ask for extra green chilli if you like heat.

#794% recommend

Ravi Restaurant

Satwa·$

Butter Chicken

AED28.00

Tandoori chicken cooked in tomato cream sauce with spices, served with rice or naan.

Tip: One of the best value dishes in Dubai for this quality. Order with rice (not naan) to stretch it further.

#893% recommend

Trèsind

Dubai Marina·$$$

Black Lentil Dal

AED95.00

Slow-cooked black lentils finished with butter and cream, a staple of North Indian fine dining.

Tip: Order this with naan—it's the comfort food of North Indian fine dining, and scooping it up with warm bread is the complete experience.

#992% recommend

Purani Dilli

Downtown Dubai·$$

Butter Chicken

AED125.00

Tender chicken in a creamy tomato and cream sauce with butter and fenugreek.

Tip: Order with naan (traditional Indian bread) or basmati rice to soak up the sauce. The sauce is the star.

#1091% recommend

Masti

Downtown Dubai·$$$

Burrata Butter Chicken

AED185.00

Tender tandoori chicken with creamy burrata and tomato sauce.

Tip: Masti is designed for sharing — order one main per person and a selection of breads and rice to experience the full menu.

#1188% recommend

Sticky Rice

Jumeirah Village Circle·$$

Thai Green Curry

AED65.00

Chicken or shrimp in a creamy green curry paste with green aubergine, Thai basil and lime leaves.

Tip: This arrives quite spicy by default — if you prefer mild, mention it when ordering. The kitchen will adjust without complaint.

#1288% recommend

Purani Dilli

Downtown Dubai·$$

Mutton Rogan Josh

AED145.00

Tender mutton chunks slow-cooked with tomatoes, yogurt, and aromatic spices.

Tip: Order this for a table that loves meat and depth. The flavor complexity is higher than butter chicken.

#1387% recommend

Dampa

Deira·$$

Thai Curry Shrimp

AED280.00

Large shell-on shrimp grilled and tossed in Thai curry sauce.

Tip: Request extra Thai curry sauce — the shrimp drinks it up and it coats rice beautifully.

#1487% recommend

Masti

Downtown Dubai·$$$

Malabar Fish

AED220.00

Whole fish cooked Kerala-style with coconut and spices.

Tip: Request a table with Burj Khalifa views when booking — the skyline lighting after dark makes the meal feel more special.