Cuisine Variety
The buffet brings together Middle Eastern, Asian and Indian dishes, with fresh flavours across the spread.
24th St. World Street Food Dubai
DIFC
24th St. World Street Food is an alcohol-free restaurant in DIFC, set on the 24th floor with Burj Khalifa views. Its buffet and live cooking stations bring together international dishes, with Asian favourites such as Thai food, ramen and sushi receiving particular attention from diners.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
5,426 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Stations
Chefs cook at live stations in front of guests, including meat prepared grilled, fried or with sauce.
Skyline Views
The dining room has a clear Burj Khalifa view, adding a memorable backdrop to dinner or breakfast.
Raw Bar
The brunch includes a raw bar, a useful draw for seafood-focused diners.
Free Parking
One diner reported downstairs parking was available and free of charge.
Fair Value
A reviewer considered the portions good and prices fair for a hotel restaurant.
What to Eat at 24th St. World Street Food Dubai How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For 24th St. World Street Food Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at 24th St. World Street Food Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Biryani Net +2
“The cozy ambiance and the buffet were amazing, especially the biryani and Asian dishes.”
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“The cozy ambiance and the buffet were amazing, especially the biryani and Asian dishes.”October 2025
“Their ramen and biryani were the standouts for me.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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24-Hour marinated chicken Net +1
“We started with Indian chaat and the 24-hour marinated chicken, which was absolutely delicious.”
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“We started with Indian chaat and the 24-hour marinated chicken, which was absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“My wife and I frequented 24th Street for breakfast buffet during our 5 night stay at Dunsit Thani. First impressions were incredible. The breakfast buffet was affordable and tasty. We loved the variety of food, quality, service and ambiance.”
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“My wife and I frequented 24th Street for breakfast buffet during our 5 night stay at Dunsit Thani. First impressions were incredible. The breakfast buffet was affordable and tasty. We loved the variety of food, quality, service and ambiance.”February 2026
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Butter chicken Net +1
“For the main course, we had butter chicken from Indian cuisine and shawarma from Arabic cuisine. They also offer Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, making it a wonderful mix of continental cuisines. Everything we tried was really good.”
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“For the main course, we had butter chicken from Indian cuisine and shawarma from Arabic cuisine. They also offer Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, making it a wonderful mix of continental cuisines. Everything we tried was really good.”February 2026
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Christmas brunch Net +1
““We celebrated our Christmas brunch at 24th St. Restaurant in Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, with a great variety and excellent quality, especially considering the very affordable price.”
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““We celebrated our Christmas brunch at 24th St. Restaurant in Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, with a great variety and excellent quality, especially considering the very affordable price.”December 2025
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Dinner buffet Net +1
“We have had a dinner buffet for İftar and everything was absolutely delicious.”
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“We have had a dinner buffet for İftar and everything was absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Dosa Net +1
“Dosa and chutni is fantastic. Spread is sufficient.”
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“Dosa and chutni is fantastic. Spread is sufficient.”December 2025
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Friday seafood night dampa seafood experience Net +1
“Tried the Friday Seafood Night Dampa Seafood Experience.. tried their salted egg flavored seafood and it’s soooo good.”
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“Tried the Friday Seafood Night Dampa Seafood Experience.. tried their salted egg flavored seafood and it’s soooo good.”April 2025
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Iftar dinner buffet Net +1
“I had the pleasure of attending the Iftar dinner buffet at 24th St. and it was truly a beautiful experience. The international spread was impressive, offering a wide variety of dishes to suit every taste. However, the Thai cuisine was definitely the highlight for me . . I would absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable Ramadan evening in Dubai.”
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“I had the pleasure of attending the Iftar dinner buffet at 24th St. and it was truly a beautiful experience. The international spread was impressive, offering a wide variety of dishes to suit every taste. However, the Thai cuisine was definitely the highlight for me . . I would absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable Ramadan evening in Dubai.”February 2026
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Iftar spread Net +1
“Iftar spread was huge. They have middle eastern, Asian and Indian dishes which tasted fresh and really tasty.”
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“Iftar spread was huge. They have middle eastern, Asian and Indian dishes which tasted fresh and really tasty.”June 2026
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Pasta Net +1
“I love the pasta and sweets here.”
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“I love the pasta and sweets here.”February 2026
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Ramen Net +1
“Their ramen and biryani were the standouts for me.”
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“Their ramen and biryani were the standouts for me.”November 2025
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Salted egg flavored seafood Net +1
“Tried the Friday Seafood Night Dampa Seafood Experience.. tried their salted egg flavored seafood and it’s soooo good.”
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“Tried the Friday Seafood Night Dampa Seafood Experience.. tried their salted egg flavored seafood and it’s soooo good.”April 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“For the main course, we had butter chicken from Indian cuisine and shawarma from Arabic cuisine. They also offer Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, making it a wonderful mix of continental cuisines. Everything we tried was really good.”
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“For the main course, we had butter chicken from Indian cuisine and shawarma from Arabic cuisine. They also offer Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, making it a wonderful mix of continental cuisines. Everything we tried was really good.”February 2026
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“I tried the Asian noodles and the tandoori chicken — both were spot on.”
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“I tried the Asian noodles and the tandoori chicken — both were spot on.”November 2025
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Xmas brunch Net +1
“We had come for the Xmas brunch !!! First time we had been here and it met all my expectations. Food was so delectable with such a wide variety of cuisines and many drinks to choose from - all inclusive !!!”
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“We had come for the Xmas brunch !!! First time we had been here and it met all my expectations. Food was so delectable with such a wide variety of cuisines and many drinks to choose from - all inclusive !!!”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Your Seat. Ask for a table facing the Burj Khalifa if the skyline is part of your plan.
Avoid Peaks. For a quieter meal, consider visiting outside peak hours, when the restaurant may feel crowded and noisy.
Try Seafood. Seafood lovers can look at the Friday Seafood Night, where one diner especially enjoyed salted-egg seafood, crab and shrimp.
Check Brunch. If you like seafood, check whether the brunch includes the raw bar before booking.
Use Parking. Drivers can check the downstairs parking, which one reviewer described as free of charge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dusit Thani Dubai - 24th Floor - 133 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
Peak Crowds
Peak hours can bring crowds and noticeable noise.
Breakfast Choice
Breakfast has variety, but one reviewer felt there were not enough options to build a full meal from one cuisine.
Table Handling
One breakfast guest was moved mid-meal because their table had been reserved for others.
Table Hygiene
The same guest reported hair on the replacement table and found it unstable.
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The Bottom Line
24th St. World Street Food is a buffet-led restaurant in DIFC where you can sample several cuisines in one sitting. Reviews repeatedly point to Thai food, sushi, ramen and biryani, while live stations let chefs prepare some dishes in front of you.
That makes it a practical choice for groups with different cravings rather than a place focused on one narrow menu. The strongest theme is variety with a lively setting. Diners describe a vibrant street-food atmosphere, international spreads, generous dessert sections and views of the Burj Khalifa.
Brunch adds a raw bar, and the Friday seafood experience has included salted-egg seafood, crab and shrimp. Breakfast is also popular, though one guest felt there were not enough options to make a complete meal from a single cuisine. Service is usually described as attentive and friendly, including during busy buffet visits, and downstairs parking was reported as free.
Still, peak periods can become crowded and noisy. One breakfast review also described a disruptive mid-meal table move, followed by an unstable table with hair on it, so checking your seating when you arrive is sensible. For the best view, ask to face the Burj Khalifa.
The supplied schedule lists seafood night on Fridays and Saturday brunch, while dinner runs Sunday to Thursday from 7pm to 11:30pm.