By rating and review confidence
Best Restaurants in Dubai
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What people like
Turkish favouritesThe Adana dürüm impressed a longtime Turkish-food seeker, who then ordered more dishes through Deliveroo.
Generous grillsThe Sultan Mix Grill combines juicy kebabs, chicken wings and tender lamb, with one portion described as enough for five or six.
Deniz Restaurant and Café is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Marina, serving everything from oversized Turkish breakfasts to grilled dishes. Reviews point especially to the Sultan Mix Grill and Adana dürüm, with attentive service and a relaxed, family-friendly setting adding to the appeal.
View full business page →Tip: Share grillsFor a group meal, ask about the Sultan Mix Grill: one review found its portion suitable for five or six people.
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Warm serviceReviews repeatedly describe attentive, welcoming service, including careful allergen checks and helpful recommendations.
Sunday roastThe weekend roast stands out for slow-roasted grain-fed beef, duck-fat potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
The Bolt Hole is a pub-style restaurant and community hangout in Arabian Ranches, with an indoor/outdoor setting, family-friendly lawn and regular activities. Reviews point to the Sunday roast and Friday live music as two especially useful reasons to plan a visit.
View full business page →Tip: Choose seatingIf music is too loud, ask for a table farther from the speaker; staff can move you.
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ShawarmaThe shawarma is praised for tender, seasoned meat, fresh accompaniments and a well-toasted wrap.
Potato SlicesThe crispy potato slices are a standout side, especially alongside the Al Saj shawarma.
Laffah Restaurant is an unfussy Middle Eastern fast-food spot in Al Barsha, known especially for shawarma and broasted chicken. Reviews highlight both Saj and Lebanese-style shawarma, plus its distinctive seasoned potato slices, making it a practical choice for a quick meal or takeaway.
View full business page →Tip: Go Off-PeakVisit outside the busiest periods or plan for a wait; the branch is frequently packed and seating is limited.
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Artful settingPaintings, sculptures, bookshelves and exhibitions make the restaurant feel more like an art museum than a standard dining room.
Fresh sushiSushi is repeatedly praised for its freshness, variety and careful presentation, especially during the dedicated Sushi nights.
HideOut Al Barari is an art-inspired lounge and bar where dinner comes with a distinctive cultural setting. Reviews highlight its Sushi nights and Sunday Roast, alongside live music, cocktails and a leafy, relaxed atmosphere suited to dates, group evenings and unhurried meals.
View full business page →Tip: Check musicLook up the entertainment schedule before visiting if you want piano, jazz or a singer; the atmosphere changes with the event.
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Chennai StyleThe biryani delivers the Tamil Nadu and Chennai-style flavour many diners come looking for.
Banana LeafUnlimited biryani served on a banana leaf is a distinctive dine-in option.
Topi Vappa is a Chennai-style biryani restaurant in Al Qusais, with dine-in and takeaway options. Customers mainly come for the banana-leaf unlimited biryani, mutton biryani and familiar Tamil dishes such as masala dosa.
View full business page →Tip: Visit Off-PeakChoose a quieter time if possible: diners have reported long waits and too few service staff.
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Skyline ViewsThe 23rd-floor setting delivers broad evening views over the Palm, Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf.
Nightlife ShiftDinner can develop into a livelier club-style evening, with DJs and music keeping the energy high.
Ling Ling is an Asian-fusion rooftop restaurant and lounge in Palm Jumeirah, set on the 23rd floor of Atlantis The Royal. Reviews point to creative cocktails, skyline and Palm views, and a lively evening that can shift from dinner and lounge music into a club atmosphere.
View full business page →Tip: Skip Window FeeAsk whether a window-seat charge is worthwhile; one diner said views were available from nearly everywhere.
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Affordable mealsReviews repeatedly describe the food as reasonably priced, with one couple reporting a total under 50 AED.
Grilled seafoodGrilled prawns and grilled fish receive specific praise for flavour and cooking.
Creek City Restaurant is a casual Bur Dubai dining spot with views across Dubai Creek and passing abras. Reviews point to Turkish kebabs, shawarma and generous rice dishes, making it a practical stop after exploring the souqs or for a relaxed evening meal.
View full business page →Tip: Seek windowsAsk for a window seat, especially upstairs, if watching the creek, boats and abras matters to you.
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Small PortionsThe all-you-can-eat breakfast uses smaller servings, so you can try more dishes instead of committing to one large plate.
Menu VarietyCustomers mention a broad choice across bagels, salads, the Fit Fuel Menu and all-day breakfast, with vegetarian options too.
Circle Café in Business Bay is a relaxed, casual restaurant for all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reviews make its weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast the clearest draw, with small portions that let you sample several dishes; it also suits a quick coffee or an unhurried meal near local offices.
View full business page →Tip: Try Small PlatesUse the smaller servings on the unlimited breakfast to sample several dishes rather than ordering one large portion.
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All-day breakfastBreakfast dishes are available throughout the day, making the timing more flexible than a standard breakfast service.
Strong salmonThe salmon sashimi salad was praised for its freshness, quality and good portion size.
Bartartine is a restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall, with a broad menu spanning breakfast, sandwiches and mains. It is especially worth considering for fresh, hearty salads and a pastry-and-coffee stop, with pain perdu repeatedly mentioned as a tempting dessert.
View full business page →Tip: Try pain perduOrder the Pain Perdue if you want a dessert that appears repeatedly in the recommendations.
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Brunch EnergySaturday brunch combines live music, a lively room, seafood stations and attentive table service.
SteaksSteak is a recurring favourite, from the Chateaubriand with bone marrow to steak frites and bavette.
The Guild is a homegrown brasserie in DIFC with an elegant, lively dining room and a broad menu. Reviews point to the Sunday roast and seafood-focused Crab Club Thursdays as especially useful reasons to book, while breakfast, dinner and brunch all receive strong feedback.
View full business page →Tip: Pace StartersThe starter menu is tempting and substantial, so pace yourself if you want to reach the mains.
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