By rating and review confidence
Best Restaurants in Dubai
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Fresh MezzeThe shankleesh salad and fattoush are praised as fresh, balanced and especially memorable.
Fried KibbehFried kibbeh has a crisp exterior and flavourful filling, making it a standout starter.
La Sirene is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Sufouh with indoor and outdoor seating, a terrace, and views towards Palm Jumeirah. Reviews point to generous mezze, especially the shankleesh salad and fattoush, alongside shisha and a relaxed evening atmosphere.
View full business page →Tip: Choose TerraceRequest outdoor terrace seating if the view matters; reviewers specifically enjoyed dinners there.
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BiryaniReviewers consistently highlight flavorful, fresh biryani, including chicken, mutton dum and bamboo versions.
Kerala CookingKerala favourites such as nool porotta, beef kurma and chatti choru are recurring strengths.
Panoor Restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road is a Kerala-leaning Indian restaurant in Trade Centre, with biryani, breads and seafood among the dishes reviewers return for. It is worth considering for generous half-size meals, quick attentive service on good days and a clean, spacious dining room.
View full business page →Tip: Check PricesConfirm the dish price and portion size before ordering, as one review found menu and billing discrepancies.
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Handmade PizzaThe handmade pizza is praised for fresh dough, generous flavour and, in one early review, a proper Naples-style finish.
Mushroom BurgerThe Mushroom Swiss Burger is described as juicy and full of flavour, with generous fries and a pleasant outdoor setting.
Dough Me Nation is an upscale street-food restaurant in Damac Hills, with a relaxed setting and live cooking. Reviews particularly highlight its handmade pizza, Mushroom Swiss Burger and broad choice of manakish, wraps and salads.
View full business page →Tip: Check MayoIf truffle mayo matters to your order, ask before paying: a recent review says it is no longer given with the pizza.
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Homely MealsSouth Indian Meals include sambar, rasam, vegetable sides, curd and payasam; one reviewer called them the best veg meals around Al Raffa.
Thali ValueReviewers describe the thalis as filling and affordable, including an unlimited meal with curries, rice, sweet, curd, pickle and papad.
SWADESH PURE VEG RESTAURANT LLC is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Raffa, serving both South and North Indian food. Reviewers particularly mention its South Indian Meals and vegetarian thalis, with dine-in service as well as delivery available.
View full business page →Tip: Try ThaliFor a fuller-value order, consider a South Indian or North Indian thali; reviewers specifically praise the unlimited South Indian meal.
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Cultural settingTraditional music, decor, incense and Ethiopian arts create a fuller cultural experience beyond the food.
Group friendlyThe spacious, clean dining room has enough seating for family dinners and larger gatherings.
Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2 is an Ethiopian traditional restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known for shared dishes served with fresh injera and an immersive cultural setting. Reviews also highlight its Ethiopian coffee experience and welcoming menu guidance for first-timers.
View full business page →Tip: Ask questionsIf Ethiopian food is new to you, ask for menu guidance; reviewers say staff can explain the different dishes.
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Food VarietyReviews mention satisfying Lebanese dishes, seafood, kebabs, burgers, breakfast and buffet meals.
Family FacilitiesOne review reports a separate family section and a children's game room, alongside an adult shisha lounge.
Kavo is a restaurant with shisha in Jumeirah, combining Arabic and international-style dining with a relaxed café setting. Reviews mention breakfast, Lebanese food, Moroccan tea and a poolside area, with shisha available for an after-meal visit.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm BuffetIf booking Iftar, ask how often dishes will be replenished; multiple guests found the buffet empty after the first serving.
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Punjabi favouritesChole bhature is repeatedly praised for fluffy bhature, rich chole and an authentic Punjabi-style taste.
Crispy pakodasThe pakodas are described as perfectly crispy and especially enjoyable with chai and green chutney.
Chai Pakoda Cafeteria is a casual Bur Dubai restaurant serving North Indian comfort food alongside selected South Indian dishes. Reviews point to chole bhature, crispy pakodas with chai, and affordable meal combos as strong reasons to stop by or order in.
View full business page →Tip: Plan parkingParking is difficult nearby; consider Carrefour Al Ghubaiba, where one review says the first two hours are free, then walk 7–8 minutes.
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Charcoal chickenCharcoal chicken is a long-standing favourite, with green chilli chicken charcoal also recommended.
Good portionsSeveral diners describe the servings as large or good value for the price.
Jabal Al Noor Cafeteria Satwa is a casual cafeteria and restaurant in Al Hudaiba, known in reviews for Middle Eastern grills, quick shawarmas and fresh juices. The charcoal chicken, mutton soup and layered Thabakkath juice give first-time visitors a few clear starting points, while family seating and affordable portions add practical appeal.
View full business page →Tip: Clarify biryaniConfirm exactly which biryani you are ordering; Hyderabadi orders were reported as normal chicken dum biryani.
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