Restaurants

Want to try camel? Whether it’s a burger or a kebab – this is the best place in Dubai to do it. Take a seat in the pleasant courtyard and enjoy a unique dining experience. Don’t forget to try their traditional coffee.

If you’re trying to please a crowd with different tastes, this is the place to be. From European to Middle Eastern, South East Asian to Indian delicacies, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Mouth-watering favourites include a full-bodied lentil soup, Thai green curry with vegetables, butter chicken served with aromatic rice and eggs benedict with salmon. Tel No.  +971 4 453 5293 

Sitting in an environment boasting Mediterranean themed décor, it’s hard to believe that you’re actually in Dubai. Feast on traditional Greek dishes prepared ‘kouzina’ style just like a Greek grandma would. Take a hike through the country’s culinary history while tucking into the lavish Big Fat Greek breakfast, extensive meat and grilled fish menu, or unconventional dishes such as octopus with eggplant mousse. Tel No. +971 4 325 5091

This Taiwan-based chain is renowned for the long queues its dumplings generate all over the world – but luckily at their Dubai location, it’s never more than 30 minutes at peak dining times. Kids will love the crispy wontons and fried rice, while adults should head straight for the famed xiao long bao and braised beef tendon soup. Tel No. +971 4 265 1288

For a taste of ‘tradition with a twist,’ fresh seafood as well as the warm hospitality that Dubai is known for, this upscale authentic eatery in Umm Suqeim is a firm favourite. Round off your meal with a pot of tea served over hot sand and charcoal.

Here’s your favourite neighbourhood café where families can get together for a chat over food that aims to please. Whatever you choose, whether it’s jerk chicken, prawn tacos or even the healthy Korean Bibimbap bowl packed with kimchi and sprouts, you’re sure to enjoy the brilliance of each carefully prepared dish. The café is also popular with fitness enthusiasts who frequent the place for their generous selection of teas, seasonal juice blends and organic smoothies. Tel No.   +971 50 478 1094

Looking for traditional Emirati food with contemporary presentation in Jumeirah 1? Step into Al Barza Restaurant & Café where you’ll be served some of the most authentic biryanis and curries in the city. Or choose between an Arabic breakfast with halloumi cheese or sumptuous grilled meats.

For a healthy kick to your morning, look no further than this atmospheric concept store and café occupying a Jumeirah villa. Their health-boosting menu echoes the eclectic theme and décor, and uses nutrient-rich, organic ingredients while employing cooking and preparation techniques that promote digestion and maximum nutrition intake. Taste is not compromised at all in dishes such as the buckwheat pancakes (sweet and savoury); crème Budwig (pureed fruit with lemon juice, topped with nuts and seeds); and chia seed pudding. Wash it down with a dairy-free, superfood-boosted smoothie, and you’ll be set for the day.

This café has been at the forefront of the sustainable movement in Dubai, and uses only local and organic ingredients in its daily-changing menu. With three outlets across the city, the café offers international dishes, often with a Middle Eastern twist. Feast on freshly baked breads and pastries made in-house, homemade jams, and their legendary shakshouka for a morning meal to remember. Baker & Spice also has a range of artisanal products including jams and spices that you can purchase as souvenirs.  Tel No.  +971 4 425 2240