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Best Middle Eastern restaurants in Dubai
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What people like
TawookThe tawook is repeatedly praised, including one review describing it as tender and another calling it amazing.
ShawarmaCustomers specifically praise the beef shawarma, tawook wrap, and premium shawarma flavour.
Route Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Sufouh serving Lebanese cuisine and Arabic grill dishes for dine-in, takeaway, and orders. Reviews often point to the tender tawook, well-prepared food, and shawarma, while the shared business-centre setting suits casual family meals or office lunches.
View full business page →Tip: Visit Off-PeakFor a quieter meal, consider the weekend: one Sunday evening reviewer found the dining area quite empty and stress-free.
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What people like
Fusion MenuThe menu combines authentic Indian dishes with creative international fusions, including pasta, tacos and distinctive burgers.
Food PresentationPlating is a genuine strength, with reviewers repeatedly noting attractive dishes and appealing tableware.
Mantra Restaurant is a fusion restaurant in Dubai South, bringing Indian flavours together with international twists. Reviews point to carefully presented dishes such as dynamite prawns and Dum Hyderabadi Biryani, with indoor and outdoor seating for relaxed meals.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm HoursCall before travelling or relying on a booking, since one customer found the restaurant unexpectedly closed until after 6.
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What people like
Fresh bakingCustomers repeatedly describe the food as freshly baked, with warm, soft dough and carefully prepared fillings.
Quality ingredientsOne reviewer says the manaeesh stand out because their quality ingredients lift them beyond typical fast food.
Something Baked is a bakery in JLT Cluster J specialising in freshly made manaeesh, saj and fatayer. Reviews particularly point to the soft dough, Akawi cheese and generous fillings, while the small shop also offers signature, wholewheat and gluten-free dough options for takeaway or delivery.
View full business page →Tip: Eat freshEat the food at the shop or immediately after pickup when possible; one reviewer found some delivery items tasted better fresh in the restaurant.
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What people like
Mixed grillsMixed grill platters are repeatedly praised for tender, juicy meat and generous portions, including chicken, beef and wings.
BBQ chickenThe BBQ chicken is a standout, with reviewers highlighting soft meat, strong seasoning and a 10/10 BBQ flavour.
Maroosh is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah serving shawarma, kebabs and Arabic grills. Reviews make the mixed grill platters and BBQ chicken especially useful picks, with generous portions and delivery packaging that helps food arrive hot.
View full business page →Tip: Share plattersFor a group, consider The Big Boss: one reviewer said its 1 kg mixed-meat kebab meal was good for four people.
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