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Best Mediterranean restaurants in Dubai
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Attentive serviceReviews repeatedly describe the service as attentive, friendly and accommodating, including careful handling of dietary requests.
Dietary flexibilityThe team accommodated a gluten-free diner, making the menu easier to navigate for guests with specific requirements.
Haze Lounge is a Greek restaurant in Barsha Heights serving Mediterranean and Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed lounge setting. Reviews highlight its falafel wrap, shish tawook, terrace atmosphere and shisha, making it suited to an evening meal that can extend into a social lounge session.
View full business page →Tip: Check timingFor a quieter meal, consider lunch and ask about evening music; one lunch review found the atmosphere quiet and chill.
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Metro accessInternet City metro station is a short walk away, with a rear gate reducing the walk to about a minute.
Room sizeSeveral guests found the rooms spacious, with comfortable beds and enough room to work or relax.
Naumi Hotel Dubai is a hotel in Barsha Heights with comfortable, often spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. Reviews also point to easy metro access and attentive housekeeping, making it a practical base for exploring Dubai or settling in for a longer stay.
View full business page →Tip: Use rear gateFor the metro, use the hotel keycard-enabled rear gate; one review says it makes the station about a one-minute walk.
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Uzbek flavoursReviews highlight authentic Uzbek cooking, including tasty plov, rich flavours and fresh tandoor bread.
Waterfront viewsThe terrace looks across JBR, Bluewaters and the Dubai Eye, giving dinner a strong Dubai Marina backdrop.
OSH Del Mar is a Central Asian restaurant in Dubai Marina, at The Address Beach Resort, with a terrace overlooking JBR and Bluewaters. Reviews point to Uzbek favourites such as plov and tandoor bread, alongside DJ-led evenings and shisha for dinners that can run from relaxed to lively.
View full business page →Tip: Find the entranceAllow extra time to locate the restaurant: one reviewer found access through the terrace at The Address Beach Resort difficult to spot.
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Vegan MenuA full page dedicated to vegan dishes makes the menu easier to navigate for vegetarian and vegan diners.
Dessert StandoutsDate pudding is repeatedly singled out, while mafroukeh, pistachio dessert and labneh cheesecake also received strong praise.
Al Safadi is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Festival City known for fresh, generously portioned mezze, grilled dishes and attentive service. Reviews also highlight a full vegan menu page and outdoor seating overlooking the promenade and creek, giving families and groups plenty of choice beyond the standard Lebanese favourites.
View full business page →Tip: Choose OutdoorsAsk for outdoor seating if you want promenade-and-creek views or a table facing the fountain show.
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Lebanese ClassicsReviews single out creamy hummus, fresh tabbouleh and babaganoush, alongside well-received grilled meats.
Group FriendlyThe spacious dining area and attentive handling of a large group make it workable for family or group meals.
Wafi Gourmet is a Lebanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, known for mezze, grilled dishes and Arabic sweets. Its outdoor tables are a draw for diners who want food with a clear view of the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.
View full business page →Tip: Choose OutdoorsRequest an outdoor table if you want the clearest fountain-show and Burj Khalifa view.
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Burj Al ArabOutdoor dining brings a clear view of Burj Al Arab, with some reviews also noting the fortress and lake.
Generous portionsMixed grills and shared platters are repeatedly described as generous; one dinner’s mixed grill was more than enough.
Al Makan Restaurant is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Sufouh serving Middle Eastern classics, with shisha and an outdoor terrace overlooking Burj Al Arab. Reviews make it a strong choice for a relaxed meal built around generous mixed grills, Arabic desserts and a memorable setting.
View full business page →Tip: Choose outdoorsChoose the outdoor area in cooler winter weather; one guest found the shaded seating comfortable.
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Mediterranean SettingWhite-and-blue interiors, pink flowers and Santorini-style details create a distinctive, relaxed backdrop.
Dish PresentationFood is consistently described as carefully plated, with one reviewer saying each dish arrived looking like a work of art.
Sansation DIFC is a spacious Mediterranean-focused restaurant with Arabic and international dishes, set in a bright Greek-inspired interior. Reviews point to beautifully presented food, attentive hospitality and a strong shisha offering, making it suited to relaxed meals, business lunches and evenings with friends.
View full business page →Tip: Try LunchFor a daytime visit, ask about the business lunch; reviews describe solid variety from salads through main courses.
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Day-to-nightThe mood starts relaxed and becomes livelier towards sunset as the DJ turns up the music and more people arrive.
Pool qualityThe pools are repeatedly described as clean and well maintained; one visitor especially liked the unusually cold water.
COVEBEACH is a stylish beach club in Jumeirah Beach Residence where you can spend the day between two pools, direct beach access and sunset views towards Ain Dubai. Reviews particularly highlight its DJ-led atmosphere, fresh food and cocktails, including sushi, poke bowls and sliders.
View full business page →Tip: Expect musicChoose a quieter visit or ask about the music level if you want to relax, as one guest found it too loud at times.
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Strong AtmosphereDJs, pleasant daytime music and entertainment give the venue energy without every review describing it as a party.
Useful FacilitiesShowers, changing rooms, towels and Dyson hairdryers make it easier to go straight from the beach to lunch or drinks.
WHITE Beach Dubai is a seafront restaurant and beach club on Palm Jumeirah, where you can spend the day between the beach and two pools, then stay for Mediterranean food, cocktails and DJ-led evenings. Reviews especially highlight the views, sunbeds and brunches.
View full business page →Tip: Expect CostBudget carefully for beach access and food; one review describes it as overpriced, while another says high prices include food-and-drink credit.
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Food varietyThe open buffet covers Persian, Arabic, Asian and international dishes, with starters, mains, salads and desserts.
Persian dishesSeveral diners specifically praise the Persian and Iranian selection, including meat, chicken and fish dishes.
Danial Star is a buffet restaurant in Al Rigga with a broad spread that includes Persian dishes, seafood and desserts. It suits family meals, celebrations and large gatherings, with reviews also noting a terrace view toward Dubai Creek.
View full business page →Tip: Check drinksAsk what the buffet package includes before paying, since drinks and tea were reported as extra charges.
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