By rating and review confidence
Best Restaurants in Dubai
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What people like
Persian-LebaneseThe menu blends Iranian and Lebanese dishes, giving groups a useful choice of grills, meze and salads.
Standout KoobidehKoobideh is repeatedly praised; one diner called it the best Persian food they had tasted.
SOYL Restaurant serves Iranian and Lebanese cuisine in Dubai Design District, pairing Persian grills and meze with a warm, stylish setting. Reviews make it a strong choice for a relaxed dinner, especially if koobideh, fattoush or saffron tea appeal.
View full business page →Tip: Order KoobidehIf you want a Persian signature, try the koobideh; one diner rated it their best Persian food.
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Burj viewsThe terrace looks towards the Burj Al Arab, giving lunch and dinner a memorable setting.
Fresh fishSeveral diners single out the sushi fish as exceptionally fresh, with raw fish dishes standing out.
KAYTO is a Peruvian-Nikkei restaurant in Umm Suqeim, set at Jumeirah Al Naseem with indoor and terrace seating overlooking the Burj Al Arab. Reviews highlight its raw tuna sushi and miso black cod, while lunch sets offer a more accessible way to try the kitchen.
View full business page →Tip: Choose lunchFor better value, look at the lunch sets; a review describes a three-course lunch for 150 AED.
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Grilled meatOne reviewer called the grilled meat the best they had ever tried, praising its seasoning and grilling.
HummusHummus is repeatedly singled out, including one review describing it as among the best in the country.
Jedoudna Restaurant & Café is a Lebanese and Egyptian restaurant in Dubai Internet City, with a café-style setting suited to meals, coffee and shisha. Reviews particularly point to its hummus, grilled meats and relaxed outdoor seating for chatting or working.
View full business page →Tip: Choose outdoorsChoose outdoor seating if indoor smoke or smell bothers you; one review specifically preferred the cooler outdoor area.
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Buffet ValueThe AED 99 unlimited buffet lets diners try several dishes; one solo guest managed more than five in an hour.
Large PortionsPortions are substantial: one ramen serving was described as enough for two people, making it easier to sample other dishes.
Nani Rolls and Noodles is a Japanese restaurant and noodle bar in Business Bay, serving sushi, ramen, wok noodles and playful desserts. It stands out for generous portions, quick service and value-led options such as its unlimited buffet and well-liked ice cream ramen.
View full business page →Tip: Try BuffetIf you want variety, ask about the unlimited package; one diner used it to try more than five dishes.
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Pakistani FlavoursBiryani, karahi and paya are repeatedly described as richly flavoured, home-style Pakistani dishes.
Butt KarahiButt karahi is one of the clearest customer favourites, with both chicken and mutton versions mentioned.
Lyari Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Hor Al Anz, centred on desi cooking and familiar Pakistani flavours. Reviewers often single out the butt karahi and biryani, while breakfast visitors mention its gobi parata.
View full business page →Tip: Allow TimeBuild in extra time for dine-in orders, especially karahi; a reviewer waited 35 minutes for one dish.
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Calm settingThe elegant atmosphere stays relaxing despite the busy Dubai Mall surroundings.
DessertsThe gold tiramisu is repeatedly praised, while cheesecakes and other desserts are presented attractively.
Armani Caffè is an Italian restaurant and coffee stop in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall, with a polished, calm setting for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. Reviews highlight the gold tiramisu, specialty lattes and beautifully presented Italian dishes.
View full business page →Tip: Ask vegetarian optionsIf you do not eat meat, ask what is currently available before ordering, as one review found vegetarian choices limited.
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Attentive serviceService is consistently described as warm, knowledgeable and highly attentive, with staff explaining dishes and keeping glasses topped up.
Creative foodThe menu combines French, Asian and Nordic influences, with dishes praised for precise technique, layered flavours and polished presentation.
Brasserie Frantzén is a modern European brasserie in Palm Jumeirah, bringing French, Asian and Nordic influences into a lively, design-led setting. Reviews particularly highlight the sea bass ceviche and the interactive candy room, where diners choose their own sweets and dessert.
View full business page →Tip: Check dishesAsk whether the mussels are available before ordering; one diner found them listed but unavailable that evening.
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Chef contactThe chef personally checks on tables, giving meals a more attentive and personal feel.
Menu varietyThe menu covers Lebanese and Mediterranean food as well as international options, including pizza, burgers and pasta.
Terrilloo Restaurant in Dubai Production City serves Lebanese and Mediterranean favourites alongside pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Reviews point to generous portions, warm service and a chef who checks in personally, with French toast and the charcoal-grilled whole chicken standing out among the many choices.
View full business page →Tip: Try French toastAdd the French toast to your order; two reviews specifically call it the best they have tasted.
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Global choiceMultiple kitchens let groups order different cuisines without leaving the table, from Greek and Japanese to Lebanese and Persian.
Table deliveryAfter scanning the table QR code and ordering online, dishes from different kitchens arrive directly at your table.
Culinara Social Dining in Zabeel brings multiple international kitchens together at The Link, One Za'abeel. You can mix dishes such as truffle udon and Chicken Okonomi pizza at one table, with skyline views and a fully digital ordering system adding to the social-dining format.
View full business page →Tip: Bring paymentBe ready to pay digitally rather than cash, especially when visiting with a group.
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