Restaurant Dubai: Top 7 places to eat in 2024!

For those who appreciate good food during a stay abroad, I've selected these 7 restaurants in DubaiSo you can treat yourself during your visit.

There's something for everyone, with restaurants located mainly in central Dubai for maximum convenience.

Follow the guide!

Restaurant Dubai: article summary

Dubai's best restaurant for gourmets

L'Olivo at Al Mahara

• Burj Al Arab Jumeirah - Jumeirah St - Dubai
• +971 4 301 7600
• Open every day from 7 to 10 pm / 10:30 pm

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This restaurant, which specializes in seafoodoffers refined, harmonious Italian cuisine, which is hardly surprising when you consider that it's a two Michelin stars. Its chef, Andrea Migliaccio, has succeeded in bringing the flavours of his native Capri to Dubai, and the result is simply exquisite.

The setting is also sumptuous the presentation of the dishes, and you'll dine in the company of a aquariumA relaxing setting, with a lovely view of Dubai from the bay window.

The a luxury restaurantA 5-course tasting menu is available for around 300 euros. A la carte starters and main courses range from 50 to 100 euros.

Delicious!

The best restaurant to sample local specialities

Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

• Al Fahidi Historical District Building 54 & 55, Dubai
• +971 55 180 2080
• Open daily, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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During your visit to Dubai, you'll certainly be tempted to try a few local specialities. For Arabic cuisine, the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, located in Old Dubai, is an excellent choice.

The dishes on offer at low prices (from 9 euros to 20 euros/person), are very copious, and at any time of the day or evening, you can take a seat in this traditional establishment.

With its big lamb dishes to share, soups, fried fish or seafood platters, as well as a wide selection of teasThere's something for everyone. Among the unmissable delights, I invite you to try the Kefta kebabs Bedouin style...!

To make matters worse, the welcome is excellent.

The best Asian restaurant in Dubai

Eauzone

• Al Sufouh Rd, Jumeirah Rd, Arabia Courts, Opp Media City - Dubai, in the resort One&Only Royal Mirage
• +971 4 315 2412
• Open daily, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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The Eauzone restaurant is located directly opposite Palm Jumeirah and you'll get a glimpse of the area's impressive architecture, from the terrace. The establishment is located in a sumptuous resort setting. You'll see the Dubai Frameright across the street!

You'll find a wide choice of dishes Asian-inspiredWe offer a wide range of meals, lunch and dinner, at an affordable price (around 50 euros / person).

If you'd like to rediscover some Asian flavors during your stay in Dubai, this is a great choice.

The best French restaurant in Dubai

Pierre's Bistrot and Bar

• Promenade Level, Festival City, Dubai
• +971 52 898 8491
• Open every day from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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While vacationing in Dubai, you may find yourself craving French food. And that's a good idea, because some of France's finest chefs have settled in the town, including three-Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire.

At Pierre's Bistrot and Bar, located just above the Dubai Creekyou can taste refined French cuisinewith a wide choice of meats, fish, burgers and desserts to share or enjoy solo.

Expect to pay around 30 euros for starters and cold dishes, and 50 to 70 euros for main courses.

The atmosphere is refined, the cocktails delicious and the service top-notch. It's an excellent place to treat yourself in downtown Dubai!

The best seafood restaurant in Dubai

Ibn Albahr Lebanese Seafood Restaurant

• Club Vista Mare on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• +971 4 553 9575
• Open daily, noon to midnight

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The Ibn Albahr restaurant Lebanese cuisine with fresh fish and seafood caught the same day. It's a fisherman-run establishment, where you can choose the cooking method and sauce for each fish.

The seafood offer is substantial and you'll also find excellent Lebanese mezzefor a meal that's as tasty as it is refreshing. And the bill stays low, averaging 50 euros per person.

One of the main strengths of this Dubai restaurant is its its location in Palm Jumeirah you can lunch or dine on the beachwith a breathtaking view of the city and its impressive architecture in front of you.

All you have to do is lie back in the sand after your meal, and digest in peace!

The best restaurant for a romantic evening in Dubai

Nineveh

• Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
• +971 4 326 6105
• Open Sunday to Tuesday from 6am to 2am / Friday and Saturday until 3am

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Nineveh is an atypical restaurantnestled at the top of a building, offers the perfect terrace for a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The view is impressive, but you'll feel soothed in this timeless setting.

It's like being in a nomadic campIt's a great place to relax among the cushions, tents and candles, and the cuisine is well worth the detour. You can enjoy excellent regional dishes, as well as Turkish, Iranian, Iraqi and Moroccan specialities, in very tasty dishes.

Everything is beautifully presented, affordable prices (30 euros for a chicken tagine or couscous, for example), but it's also possible to indulge in lobster dishes or Wagyu beef, in an atmosphere conducive to relaxation.

A very good choice for a romantic evening under the stars.

The best vegetarian restaurant in Dubai

Carnival by Tresind

• The Buildings by Daman - 312 Al Sa'ada Street - Za'abeel - DIFC - Dubai
• +971 52 242 4262
• Open daily, noon to 11 p.m.

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Eating vegetarian in Dubai isn't complicated at all, because there's so much to choose from. If you'd like to try vegetarian dishes from foreign cultures, you can visit the Global Village in Dubaior take a detour to the Carnival by Tresind restaurant in the business district.

This is a restaurant that revisits indian cuisineThe decor is surprising, but it's the dishes that are sure to win you over. The decor is surprising, but it's certainly the dishes that will win you over.

There's a wide variety of soups, starters and dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, and a tasting menu priced at 70 euros in the evening. The curries are exquisite and the desserts will delight gourmets.

A great option for vegetarians!

Practical information about eating out in Dubai

One of Dubai's strengths is its international character which means you can find every type of cuisine in the city. You'll have no trouble satisfying a craving for local dishes or more distant flavors.

Here's some practical information to help you make the most of your culinary experience in the city.

Can you find street food in Dubai?

Yes, if you're looking for low-cost activities and ideas for eating on the go, there's no need to worry. You'll come across street-food standsYou can enjoy Kebab, Shawarma and Sambossa for just a few euros.

You can also find buffets for quick, low-cost meals.

Do I need to leave a tip in Dubai restaurants?

It is customary to tip waiters/waitresses in restaurants up to a maximum of 10 to 15 % of the rating. However, this is not an obligation, and depends mainly on your satisfaction with the service you received.

Dubai and catering during Ramadan

Be aware that during Ramadan, many restaurants are closed, and that opening hours are adapted to this practice. You'll need to adopt appropriate behavior during this period, but rest assured, if you're not Muslim, cafés and restaurants in the shopping centers remain open to foreign visitors.

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