A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Zuma Dubai. DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) · Contemporary Japanese (izakaya) — A Dubai institution ranked on the MENA 50 Best Restaurants list, Zuma's three kitchens — main, sushi counter, and…
Nobu Dubai. Atlantis The Palm (22nd floor) · Japanese-Peruvian — After nearly two decades in Dubai, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's signature restaurant relocated to the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Palm with panoramic Gulf…
Logma. Boxpark, Jumeirah (Al Wasl Road) — also Dubai Mall · Emirati / Khaleeji — One of the best places in Dubai to eat authentic Emirati food with a modern twist — think chebab (saffron pancakes),…
Ravi Restaurant. Al Satwa · Pakistani — A Dubai legend since 1978, Ravi is a humble open-air eatery beloved by residents and visitors alike for outstanding value — enormous portions of mutton handi, peshawari…
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي. Historical Neighbourhood - 79 Al Mussallah Rd - Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.9★ (18,082 reviews)
Social House. level LG - Unit LG - 100 - B - Financial Ctr St - Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.9★ (17,191 reviews)
DOORS. The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue Expansion Level 4 - برج خليفة - وسط مدينة دبي - دبي - United Arab Emirates · 4.9★ (9,249 reviews)
Parker's. Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.7★ (7,671 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
L'Amo Bistrò del Mare. Downtown Dubai · Italian seafood — Named the best Italian restaurant in Dubai for 2026 by Time Out Dubai's food editors, L'Amo focuses on market-fresh seafood given classic Italian treatment — a…
Bakerist. Al Khail Rd - Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.8★ (9,394 reviews)
Brunch & Cake Jumeirah Islands. Pavilion - Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Islands - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.8★ (6,649 reviews)
bkry. Alserkal Avenue - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.6★ (6,453 reviews)
Bakerist - Bluewaters - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe. Residence 6 - Dubai Marina - Bluewaters Island - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.9★ (1,484 reviews)
BRIX Café. Jumeirah Fishing Harbour - Shop 1 - Al Urouba St - Jumeira First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.7★ (1,572 reviews)
Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, Dubai Marina. Millennium Place Marina Hotel Area - Ground Floor - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.8★ (1,311 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Trèsind Studio. St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah · Indian (modern tasting menu) — The world's only three-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant (2025 guide) — an intimate 20-seat atelier where chef Himanshu Saini…
FZN by Björn Frantzén. Atlantis The Palm · Nordic-Asian fine dining — Opened November 2024 and leapt straight to three Michelin stars — an almost unheard-of achievement. The 27-seat counter experience blends Scandinavian…
La Dame de Pic. One&Only One Za'abeel, Trade Centre · Modern French — Anne-Sophie Pic's Michelin-starred Dubai outpost on the 25th floor of The Link cantilever offers two set menus (Symphony and Harmony) with…
Avatara. Dubai Hills Business Park · Vegetarian Indian fine dining — Holds a Michelin star and is acclaimed as the world's only starred vegetarian Indian restaurant. Chef Rahul Rana's inventive tasting menu…
Birch. Downtown Dubai · Modern European (tasting menu) — Time Out Dubai's pick for best-value tasting menu in 2026 — chef Arslan Berdiev's 10-course classic menu is priced under AED 500, making it a rare…
GIA. Unit GF - 320 New Fashion Avenue - Dubai Mall - شارع المركز المالي - برج خليفة - وسط مدينة دبي - دبي - United Arab Emirates · 4.8★ (10,157 reviews)
Amaya Best Shisha In Dubai. The Waterfalls Side · 4.9★ (4,598 reviews)
CÉ LA VI. Tower 2 - Level 54 · 4.5★ (8,120 reviews)