Restaurants in Dubai

Accessible by private boat or golf cart, it's all about views and tapas at this chic overwater lounge, which sits elegantly at the end of a jetty of the... Read More

Cheap, unassuming, and open 24 hours a day, Al Reef Bakery is best known for its sausage and cheese manakish (flatbread topped with spices, cheese, or... Read More

On a docked boat in the Dubai Marina, Aprons & Hammers is a kitschy seafood restaurant serving up buckets of freshly caught crab, mussels... Read More

Priding themselves on serving seasonal, organic foods, head to Baker & Spice to enjoy some freshly baked Shakshuka Matbukh'a, an egg and tomato... Read More

From the messy fried-fish curry to the plastic chairs and paper plates, this first-come, first-served fish shack on Jumeirah Beach claims the title of... Read More

Consider Comptoir 102 the city's own little slice of gluten-free, vegan, macrobiotic Parisian chic. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, the menu ranges from... Read More

Situated in the Four Season's Restaurant Pavilion, Coya is a sexy, dimly-lit Peruvian restaurant with a deliberate air of exclusivity serves up modern... Read More

Located in a semi-secret location along the Dubai Creek, this gem serves up Emirati-inspired dishes such as Arabic coffee and custard French toast with... Read More

A luxury Levant restaurant in the Address Downtown Dubai Hotel, Em Sherif is designed to resemble an Oriental mansion. Classic dishes here include... Read More

This pescatarian-approved seafood spot serves fresh fish with a Lebanese twist, which means dishes of fresh hammour, sides of kibbeh and hummus, and... Read More

Below Dubai's Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Frioul Bistro de Luxe's contemporary dishes include braised beef short rib with smoky glaze, guinea fowl in... Read More

Located off of Dubai's mega-highway Sheikh Zayed Road, Jones the Grocer is an Australian gourmet cafe offering generous dishes from harissa chicken on a... Read More

Located in Emirates Towers this playground for Dubai's young, chic crowd is accented with red couches and billowing white curtains, as well as one-of-a... Read More

Teeming with a menu of Niçoise-inspired items including artichokes, lemons, and olives, La Petite Maison is a fixture for a posh night on the Dubai town. Read More

Located in an all-glass structure in the Vida Hotel, La Serreis an elegant French bistro boasting cream colored interiors with the smell of freshly... Read More

Choose from 200 types of agave-based spirits, tacos, tempura snapper and zesty chicken at Maya, an upscale Mexican eatery at Le Royal Meridien Hotel in... Read More

Located in Dubai's Jumeirah Lake Towers, Mythos is a Santorini-esque space, with whitewashed stone walls, hanging clay plates serving up Greek staples... Read More

This boutique cafe in Abu Dhabi specializes in 'sophisticated comfort food,' and features signature dishes such as lobster linguine and spicy tuna on... Read More

Located in an Arabic-inspired souk in Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, this gluten-free, vegan, paleo-friendly restaurant offers an impressive selection of... Read More

Located at the end of a pier that juts out over the sea, Pierchic is of the most romantic dining destinations in the city. The setting only enhances the... Read More

From burrata with heirloom tomatoes and fresh zaatar and lobster kibbeh, the non-traditional Middle Eastern fare is Qbara's answer to a modern take on... Read More

This now infamous Pakistani canteen in Satwa is crammed with taxi drivers and expats, eager for Ravi's delicious dishes of mutton achar and flavorful... Read More

With a menu devised by chef Izu Anini, this innovative fast-food outlet offers a tempting selection of everything from veal to portobello mushroom... Read More

Parked at Dubai's popular Kite Beach, Salt's food truck relies on the power of social media to attract eaters to get their fix of Wagyu beef burgers,... Read More

Despite two mainstream locations, this Thai seafood restaurant hasn't compromised on its hole-in-the-wall ambiance or quirk, which includes a cheeky... Read More

Located in the Burj Al Salam building, this haunt features the same airy industrial vibe as its sister restaurant, with the addition of in-house... Read More

This charming, cosmopolitan cafe manages to draw quite a crowd due to the sheer variety of dishes on it's 16 page menu which range from salads and... Read More

This Sydney-born sushi restaurant, Toko is the latest upscale Japanese eatery to hit the city. With an al fresco dining area, make sure to try the... Read More

Located in the industrial Al Quoz district, this warehouse-style cafe is the expats go-to for leisurely weekend lunches. Try a superfood salad, grilled... Read More

Choose a spicy or non-spicy broth and prepare to cook your own meat, leafy greens, and tofu knots at this cheap, undiscerning hot pot restaurant in the... Read More

Honoring street food style dining, Zaroob is a cheap and cheerful Middle Eastern fast-food haunt with an assortment of man'oushe, mixed grills, wraps... Read More