DINE
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GOOD FOOD THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK
Not known for its frugal style, these Dubai restaurants serve some of the best food in the city and will not strain your wallet.
IT'S A SECRET
Unforgettable experiences within the Emirates and just beyond its borders, that most tourists don't get to know about...
THE EXPERIENCE
Enticing atmosphere, world records and unforgettable settings, these six Dubai restaurants will make lasting memories...
YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF US
Michelin Starred Chef owners and famous culinary names— Nine Dubai restaurants you like to name-drop.
Al Reef Lebanese Bakery
Delicious manakeesh and pies from this cash only, authentic, no-frills bakery.
Al Ustad Special Kabab
This Iranian restaurant (formerly known as, Special Ostadi) is one of Dubai's best kept secrets, serving some of the most outstanding, traditional Persian food in the city.
Arabian Tea House Café
The quiet green courtyard tucked away in Bastakiya is a perfect place to saver some serenity and shade.
Avli By Tasha's
If there is one thing Tasha (the mind behind the South African import) does well, it is cater to her audience. Avli fits nicely into the DIFC dining scene...
Bussola Fine Dining
Twinkling candles and unbuttoned elegance with a classic, fresh Italian menu, Bussola's more formal restaurant is a convenient and consistent spot.
Bussola Pizzeria
Impressive views of the Gulf, a relaxed environment and reasonable prices establish Bussola as one of Dubai's fundamental favourite pizza restaurants.
Celebrities
If you can overlook the name, this restaurant provides the ultimate fine-dining destination for intimate evenings...
Cocoa Room
Quirky breakfast bistro by day, bustling, top-drawer burger joint by night, Cocoa Room is a kind of in-house popup, only open from 8.30am-11.30am...
Comptoir 102
Acquainting Jumeirah with Parisian bohemian chic, this peaceful environment and 'Yummy Mummy' hangout focuses on interior design, fashion accessories and food...
Demoiselle by Galvin
The words chocolate-box spring to mind when you enter this pretty café/bistro; a mix of Wes Anderson allure, French culinary flare and old British empire...
Dhow & Anchor
A relaxed spot for lunch or dinner with a large terrace, this modern gastropub serves up British comfort food that will put a smile on your face and an extra notch on your belt...
Din Tai Fung
Famous for its signature dumplings and simple cooking style, this renowned restaurant serves some of the most authentic Taiwanese food you'll find in the city...
Flamingo Room by Tasha's
Situated next to Jumeriah Al Naseem's Turtle Lagoon, this salmon pink paradise is one of the city's most beautifully designed restaurants...
High Joint
An underground, local burger joint who's juicy patties, fries (with a selection of indulgent toppings) and soft and buttery buns, are unforgettable.
Home Bakery
This Dubai born and raised café serves undoubtedly some of the best cronuts and cookies in town...
La Cantine
From Paris to Dubai, this multi-sensory restaurant is not your stereotypical Parisian Café...
La Petite Maison
This world-renowned eatery, with its dark, bare wood floors and long bar, boasts fresh and delicate Niçoise cuisine...
Marina Social
Celebrated British Chef, Jason Atherton’s first Dubai venture, Marina Social provides a casually sophisticated dinner setting, with a British-Mediterranean inspired menu.
Mezza House
Truly Eastern Med with a strong local following, celebrating culinary heritage and recipes passed down through generations.
Nammos Dubai
This famous Mykonian beach club is situated in an aptly luxe setting to its Greek counterpart, on the coast of the Four Seasons Resort in Jumeirah.
Pizzeria Da Michele Dubai
Originally hailing from Naples (the argued birthplace of pizza) L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is among the most iconic pizzerias, founded in 1870 by Salvatore Condurro.
Rang Mahal
A hue of red and amber, this contemporary restaurant is spearheaded by Atul Kochhar of London's Benares, one of the first Indian chefs to receive a Michelin star for his native cuisine...
Reform Social & Grill
The board games and Beano mags are a Blighty giveaway. A quintessentially British export tucked away in The Lakes, offering a different experience to Dubai's catalogue of hotel eateries.
Shanghai ME
Designed by architect Michele Bonan, the Art-deco inspired restaurant hits every note while intricately showcasing Shanghai glamour and the city's rich heritage.
Slider Station
Base beats, tall warehouse-style ceilings, exposed black piping, dim lighting and copper grating, all compliment the atmosphere of the region's first fresh, conveyer belt burger bar...
The China Club
What this old favourite may lack in atmosphere it makes up for in good food; a generous mix of authentic Cantonese, Peking and Szechuan cuisine, along with a charming team...
The Hamptons Café
A family-owned restaurant on Jumeirah Beach Road, The Hamptons Café was a single sumptuous townhouse, with a terrace overlooking the city's rooftops and iconic Burj Al Arab...
The London Project - The Queen’s Brunch
Expect theatre and British pageantry from this immersive brunch...
Wild & The Moon
Using plant-based, local, seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, this is a no additive, no GMO, no gluten, dairy or refined sugar, no messin’ joint; with two recently opened branches in Paris and more set to roll-out...
Yamanote Atelier
Dubai's first Japanese bakery, perfect for a tea/coffee catch-up over outstanding pastries...
Zuma Brunch — Sushi Master
One of the city's most popular brunches, Zuma's name speaks for itself and this Friday institution allows you the opportunity to feast on the world-renowned restaurant's signature Japanese fare for a set fee...