Best Rice in Dubai

4 restaurants compared

Price range: AED55.00 – AED195.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 4 Rice in Dubai (Quick Answer)

Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:

COYA Dubai, AED175.00 (Jumeirah)
Sticky Rice, AED55.00 (Jumeirah Village Circle)
Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe — score 96/100, AED75.00 (Dubai Festival City)
Mimi Kakushi — score 93/100, AED195.00 (Jumeirah)

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

All 4 Restaurants Compared

COYA Dubai

Jumeirah·$$$

Arroz Nikkei

AED175.00

Peruvian rice dish infused with Japanese techniques, paired with perfectly cooked fish.

Tip: This dish is crowd-pleasing—it has the comfort of risotto with the sophistication of fine dining.

Sticky Rice

Jumeirah Village Circle·$$

Ginger Fried Rice

AED55.00

Fried rice with ginger, chicken or seafood, cashews and a light soy finish.

Tip: This is a house favourite that doesn't always make the top of the menu but appears on TripAdvisor's most-praised list. Ask staff to recommend it if you're unsure what to order.

#3Score 96/100

Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

Dubai Festival City·$$

Machboos

AED75.00

Fragrant rice cooked in spiced broth with chicken, lamb, or shrimp, topped with crispy onions and a fried egg.

Tip: Order the chicken or lamb version—the shrimp version is good but less traditional and sometimes overcooked. Ask for it with a side of laban (yogurt) to cool the spices.

#4Score 93/100

Mimi Kakushi

Jumeirah·$$$$

Kagoshima Wagyu Donabe

AED195.00

Wagyu rice pot with sweet shallots, crispy onion, tamago, and wagyu dashi.

Tip: The clay pot cooking method creates crispy bits of rice and caramelized beef—it's texture-forward and luxurious.