By rating and review confidence
Best Restaurants in Dubai
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Mutton specialitiesMutton Champaram and pressure-cooker mutton curry are repeatedly praised for tender meat, rich flavour and balanced spice.
Butter chickenButter chicken is a reliable favourite, with reviewers enjoying it alongside garlic naan and describing the gravy as smooth and flavourful.
Indian Food Company is a North Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly highlight the Mutton Champaram and butter chicken, while the lake-facing outdoor seating adds an appealing setting when the weather is cooler.
View full business page →Tip: Avoid rush hoursConsider visiting outside busy hours, since one reviewer found service slowed during peak periods.
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Saffron teaThe signature saffron tea is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling the serving large enough to share.
Fresh samosasThe cocktail samosa is described as freshly prepared rather than refried, with green and tamarind chutneys.
FiLLi Select La Mer is a modern Indian casual restaurant from the house of FiLLi, serving full meals alongside its well-known teas. Reviews make the saffron tea and samosas the clearest draws, with a relaxed setting near the beach in Jumeirah.
View full business page →Tip: Try samosaAdd the cocktail samosa, especially if you like chutney: one regular diner prefers this branch’s version and its green chutney.
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ChaatSamosa chaat, dahi puri and pani puri receive some of the restaurant’s strongest praise.
Generous PortionsOne late-night delivery review found the portions so generous that more than half remained in the photo.
Bawarchi Indian Restaurant JVC is a North Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle serving dine-in and delivery meals, with chaats and Desi-Chinese options alongside its main menu. Reviews make the street-food plates, especially chaat, and the 24-hour opening the clearest reasons to consider it.
View full business page →Tip: Check PricesAsk for the current breakfast price before ordering: one diner was billed AED 24 for chole bhature after seeing AED 10 on the menu.
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Unlimited FormatThe 2-hour unlimited hot pot setup gives you time to try different meats, seafood, vegetables and broths.
Laksa BrothLaksa is repeatedly singled out, with one reviewer saying it recalled laksa they had eaten in Asia.
Spice Pot is an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant in Al Barsha, where you cook fresh ingredients at the table with Chinese, laksa, herbal or Mughlai-style broths. Reviews also highlight a buffet of starters, sauces, drinks and desserts, with BBQ available as an add-on.
View full business page →Tip: Plan PortionsUse the two-hour window thoughtfully: do not fill up on the complimentary starters, and avoid ordering too much at once.
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City viewsThe fifth-floor terrace offers city views, including a direct Burj Al Arab view from some outdoor seating.
Quiet settingSeveral diners highlight the calm atmosphere, Turkish music and outdoor or indoor seating choices.
Besh Turkish Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant in Al Barsha, set on the fifth floor of Sheraton Mall of the Emirates. Reviews point to generous grills, freshly made bread and pide, with outdoor seating that can add city and Burj Al Arab views to the meal.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeBuild in extra time for service; several reviews mention delays, including a 40-minute wait for a kebab.
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Breakfast FavouritesThe Parisian breakfast and American Breakfast package give breakfast visits a clear starting point.
Strong CoffeeCoffee is a major draw, from everyday café drinks to a smooth V60 Ethiopia with clearly separated flavour notes.
Yvonne is a French patisserie and café in Dubai Hills Estate, with a warm, pastel-toned setting for breakfast, coffee and sweet treats. Reviews especially point to its fresh pastries, including almond and pistachio croissants, along with French toast and carefully presented desserts.
View full business page →Tip: Save Dessert RoomKeep breakfast light if you want to try the dessert selection; one reviewer recommends leaving space after breakfast.
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Live jalebiJalebi is prepared live in pure ghee and served hot, crisp and freshly made.
Vegetarian menuThe restaurant is entirely vegetarian, with both street-food snacks and substantial North Indian mains.
Chatori Gali Al Karama is a vegetarian Indian restaurant serving North Indian street food, chaats, sweets and homestyle dishes. It is especially worth considering for live, hot jalebi with rabri, alongside favourites such as samosa and pani puri.
View full business page →Tip: Order jalebiMake jalebi with rabri your priority; reviews consistently describe it as hot, crisp and freshly prepared.
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Chapli kebabTraditional chapli kebab is cooked fresh and served with tandoori roti.
Nalli pulaoBeef pulao with bone marrow is repeatedly singled out as a worthwhile order.
Kabab Al Madina Cafeteria is a casual Pakistani-style kebab stop in Bur Dubai, known in reviews for chapli kebab and nalli beef pulao. Expect a focused, traditional meal rather than a polished dining room, with camel and mutton kebab among the options people return to try.
View full business page →Tip: Order chapliStart with the fresh chapli kebab and tandoori roti, a combination specifically recommended by a customer.
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Distinctive interiorsThe calm, dollhouse-like Elizabethan setting gives coffee, meals and meetings a memorable backdrop.
Dessert selectionCakes and pastries are a reliable draw, with chocolate cake, cheesecake and lemon tart receiving specific praise.
Shakespeare and Co. is a café-restaurant, pâtisserie and chocolate spot in Jebel Ali Village, known for its theatrical interiors and relaxed coffee-break atmosphere. Reviews make breakfast, especially the Power Breakfast, and its cakes strong reasons to stop by, with shisha also available.
View full business page →Tip: Order selectivelyBreakfast portions can be large, so avoid ordering every dish at once if you are sharing.
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