Restaurants in Dubai

With belly dancers shimmying to Arabian rhythms, impressive falconry displays, and camel caravans, this open-air restaurant—modeled after a desert vil

Located inside the Al Qasr Hotel in the Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Al Hambra serves traditional Spanish fare, including tapas. The dining room reflects

The restaurant serves Lebanese cooking—and the best hummus in Dubai.

This Lebanese restaurant has outdoor tables overlooking a waterfront resort.

Bastakiah Nights presents diners with an immersive, traditional Arabic dining experience. Housed inside a renovated mansion, the restaurant has indoor

The superb Italian food is served in a relaxed atmosphere and coupled with a notable wine selection.

An offshoot of the Bikanervala company, which manufactures sweets, the Bikanervala restaurant is a family dining concept, where customers can find tra

This classic Middle Eastern restaurant is located in Bur Dubai, one of the older parts of the city.

Certo at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai Media City serves updated takes on traditional Italian fare. The menu includes everything from classic wood-f

Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, Chalet serves international cuisine, primarily focusing on Indian and Middle Eastern fare. The restaurant resembles a

Owned by Siti Fatimah Osman, a transplant from Singapore, City Moon Café is a gathering spot for the Singaporean population in Dubai. The small, unass

By far the most popular gathering spot in the terminal, the Irish Village Pub, with its wood-paneled walls, high bar, moody lighting, and Guinness par

The Lime Tree Café has garnered a following among the expatriate community in the city with its relaxed atmosphere and fresh menu items. The café, ope

The Moroccan restaurant in the Shangri-La Hotel features live music.

Nineteen, located at Dubai’s Montgomerie Hotel, overlooks the 18th hole of the hotel’s golf course and serves diners an inventive Asian and European f

One of the restaurants at the Madinat Jumeirah, Pierchic is known as one of the most romantic dining destinations in the city. Located at the end of a

One of the signature restaurants at the Grosvenor House Dubai, Rhodes Mezzanine serves the culinary creations of British chef Gary Rhodes, enhanced by

The main restaurant in the concourse, Safar (which means “traveler” in Arabic) is divided into three sections: Pint 19 (the bar), a buffet area, and a

The cool, all-white décor of this little restaurant is a pristine showcase for the real star—a giant display of lobster, hammour

The trendy sushi restaurant and nightclub is located in the Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.

Located in the Karama district, Simran’s Aappa Kadai is a burgeoning chain with three locations throughout the city. Founded in 2002, the restaurant s

Located at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Aquarium Restaurant is known for its flavorful menu of seafood dishes. The dining room has an elegant, yet i

Housed inside the Wafi shopping mall, Wafi Gourmet is part gourmet supermarket and part café. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and s

Housed inside the Madinat Jumeirah, Zheng He’s blends traditional Chinese fare and cooking techniques with gourmet ingredients to create an innovative