Top 10 Best Restaurants in Dubai
The key choices are:
- ✦ Landmark or waterfront views
- ✦ Heritage cultural dining
- ✦ Generous shared breakfasts
- ✦ Aleppo grills
- ✦ Indian dishes with spice customization
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What people like
Terrace viewsThe terrace gives diners clear views of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Downtown skyline.
Show seatingYou can watch the fountain show and the tower’s lighting while dining.
Joe’s Café is a restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, known for terrace seating overlooking the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Reviews point to a relaxed setting for breakfast, coffee dates, or dinner, with dishes such as shrimp risotto and butter chicken standing out.
TipAsk for outdoor seating if the fountain and Burj Khalifa view are your main reason for visiting.
Choose Joe's Café Dubai for an unobstructed Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain terrace view that makes the setting the main event.
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What people like
Heritage settingThe covered courtyard, lanterns and traditional decor create an old-Dubai atmosphere while the dining area remains air-conditioned.
Authentic dishesReviews highlight flavorful Emirati food, including lamb machboos, mandi-style rice, grilled meats and traditional breakfasts.
In Bur Dubai, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant pairs Emirati and Arabic dishes with a heritage-style dining setting. Visitors come for generous sharing plates such as lamb mandi and for cultural extras including complimentary henna and occasional traditional performances.
TipCome with others and share: reviews say portions are large, with one main sometimes enough for two.
Its Emirati food is served in a traditional setting with cultural details and live heritage elements.
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What people like
Broad menuThe menu covers varied cravings, from Indonesian-style dishes to pizza and sushi.
Dish qualityTruffle pizza, Singapore noodles and seafood rice all receive specific praise for flavour and preparation.
Social House is an international-menu restaurant in Dubai Mall, with indoor and terrace seating oriented around Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa views. Reviews make it a flexible stop for dishes such as truffle pizza or Singapore noodles, as well as breakfast options like Big Breakfast and blueberry pancakes.
TipA Sunday walk-in at 6pm reportedly found fountain-view seating without a wait, though busier periods may differ.
Its outdoor tables pair an international menu with direct views of the Burj Khalifa and fountain show.
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What people like
Aleppo grillsMixed grills, lamb chops and kebabs are repeatedly praised for flavour, tenderness and careful cooking.
Family spaceThe two-floor layout includes family and non-smoking seating, and one group comfortably held a 16-person birthday gathering.
A Syrian Aleppine restaurant in Al Garhoud serving grilled meats, mezze and broader Levantine dishes. Reviews point to mixed grills, lamb chops, breakfast and shisha as reasons to visit, with spacious family seating and a livelier smoking area.
TipAsk for the first floor if you want a calmer, non-smoking setting; the ground floor is associated with shisha and louder music.
Choose Al Mashawi Alhalabya Restaurant | Garhoud مطعم المشاوي الحلبية دبي القرهود for well-regarded lamb chops, kebabs and mixed grills in a spacious family-friendly restaurant.
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What people like
Breakfast ChoiceBreakfast receives particularly strong feedback, including foul, hummus, falafel and batata harra eggs.
Warm ServiceReviews consistently describe the team as kind, attentive and helpful with menu guidance, including consistent service from multiple staff members.
Somewhere is a Dubai Mall restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving a creative mix of Middle Eastern and international dishes. It is known for Arabic-style breakfasts, including foul and hummus, as well as distinctive plates such as musakhan rice, with indoor and fountain-facing outdoor seating.
TipAsk for an outdoor table if the fountain view is your priority; the terrace is repeatedly highlighted as a draw.
Choose Somewhere for distinctive Middle Eastern plates such as musakhan rice and beef shawarma beetroot rice.
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#6
ZTZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | Jumeirah 1 Opposite LamerJumeirah★ 4.716,560 reviewsWhat people like
Fresh flavoursReviewers describe the food as fresh and homemade, with standout mezze such as hummus and babaganoush.
Large portionsPortions are often big enough to share or take home, so arriving hungry is sensible.
ZouZou is a relaxed Turkish and Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah, with a rustic dining space and patio seating. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous shared breakfasts, including the Arabic tray, and mezze-led meals such as fresh hummus, fattoush and grilled dishes.
View full business page →TipOrder a breakfast tray to share: reviewers say the Arabic tray can comfortably feed three, despite being presented for two.
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What people like
Chicken biryaniThe Chicken Biryani is praised for balanced spices, tender chicken, well-cooked rice and a fragrant aroma.
Spice flexibilityOne diner received food customised to be well done, spicy and extra hot, suggesting useful flexibility for specific preferences.
Rang is an Indian restaurant at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, known in reviews for richly flavoured, beautifully presented dishes and attentive hospitality. It is especially worth considering for its Chicken Biryani and Lamb Shank Biryani, alongside an elegant setting for relaxed meals with family or friends.
TipThe Chicken Biryani is a strong first order, with reviewers highlighting its balanced spices, tender chicken and fragrant rice.
Choose Rang - Dubai Mall for richly flavoured Indian dishes with reported flexibility around heat and doneness.
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What people like
CelebrationsBirthday visits stand out for thoughtful surprise arrangements and a setting guests found memorable for special occasions.
Photo SpotsThe bright interior includes interesting details, plenty of photo spots, and a photo booth mentioned by visitors.
Catch22 JBR is an outdoor-seating restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence serving international comfort food and decadent milkshakes. Reviews make it especially appealing for a beachside breakfast, fresh sushi, and casual celebrations with a lively atmosphere.
TipIf ordering all-you-can-eat sushi, ask which choices are included rather than assuming the full sushi menu is covered.
Its outdoor setting delivers a relaxed JBR beach and sea backdrop for breakfast or casual dining.
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What people like
Strong steaksThe tomahawk, Mina ribeye and tenderloin receive especially specific praise, including a perfectly cooked medium-well ribeye.
Live cookingOne diner saw the food cooked freshly in front of them and found it especially flavorful.
Flavors Grill Dubai is a live-cooking restaurant in Dubai Maritime City, known for grills, steaks and burgers. Its rooftop and terrace look across Port Rashid, giving dinner, brunch or a relaxed drink a distinctly waterfront setting, with arcade games and indoor and outdoor seating adding a casual edge.
TipAsk for the terrace or rooftop if the port, yacht and sunset views are a priority.
Choose FLAVORS GRILL DUBAI - MINA RASHID MARINA for praised steaks, especially tomahawk, Mina ribeye or tenderloin, in a marina setting.
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What people like
Food presentationSeveral reviews highlight dishes that are both flavorful and carefully presented, including Wagyu steak and desserts.
DOORS is an upscale restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for elegant interiors, fountain-facing terrace seating and carefully presented food. Guests come for dinners, celebrations and breakfast, with dishes such as fettuccine pasta and Wagyu steak receiving particularly specific praise.
TipAsk for terrace or window seating when booking; terrace tables may not be immediately available, especially for popular views.
Its terrace makes the Dubai Fountain view a central part of an upscale dining experience.
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