Emirati$$
Al Fanar Restaurant & Café
Traditional Emirati dishes such as machboos, harees and luqaimat in a setting inspired by old Dubai.
Restaurants
Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. AED prices: $ under 60 · $$ 60–150 · $$$ 150–400 · $$$$ over 400 per person.
Emirati$$$
Seven Sands
Modern Emirati cooking by the sea, a good place to try local dishes with a view of Ain Dubai.
Iranian kebab$
Al Ustad Special Kabab
A much-loved family kebab house open since 1978, with simple grills, rice and fresh bread.
Pakistani$
Ravi Restaurant
A legendary, very affordable Pakistani canteen famous for its curries, daal and fresh naan.
Lebanese$
Al Mallah
A classic street-side spot for shawarma, falafel and fresh juices, busy until late.
Lebanese$$
Al Hallab
The famous Tripoli sweets house with a full Lebanese menu of mezze, grills and kunafa.
Lebanese$$
Al Safadi
A popular Lebanese grill house with generous mezze and mixed grills at fair prices.
Arabic street food$
Operation: Falafel
Quick, cheerful falafel wraps, manakish and saj, good for a fast meal between sights.
Persian$$$
Shabestan
An elegant Persian restaurant with views over Dubai Creek, known for its kebabs and rice dishes.
Seafood$
Bu Qtair
A famous no-frills fish spot: choose your fish, it is fried with spicy masala and served with rice.
Burgers$
SALT
Popular Emirati burger brand by the beach, known for its sliders and soft-serve.
American$$
The Cheesecake Factory
A huge menu and famous cheesecakes, a reliable family choice in the malls.
Fine dining$$$$
At.mosphere
Fine dining high up in the Burj Khalifa, with views over the whole city. Book well ahead.
Seafood fine dining$$$$
Ossiano
Dine beside a giant aquarium window inside Atlantis, with a creative seafood tasting menu.
Seafood$$$$
Pierchic
A romantic seafood restaurant at the end of a pier, facing the Burj Al Arab.
Japanese$$$$
Zuma Dubai
Stylish izakaya-style Japanese with sushi and robata grill, one of DIFC's busiest restaurants.
Japanese-Peruvian$$$$
Nobu Dubai
The famous Nobu menu, including black cod miso, inside Atlantis The Palm.
Italian$$$
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Tuscan cooking in a smart setting near the Burj Al Arab, with pasta, steaks and garden seating.
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Restaurants in the UAE serve halal meat as standard. Pork can only be served in licensed venues and must be clearly marked on the menu. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.
Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts
Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.
Al Fahidi Historical District
Arabian Tea House
A shaded courtyard café in old Dubai serving Emirati breakfast, karak and many kinds of tea.
BoxPark & other branches
Logma
Modern Emirati café with luqaimat, chebab pancakes and Arabic coffee.
Jumeirah
Sahn Eddar – Burj Al Arab
Luxury afternoon tea inside the Burj Al Arab, with views up the famous atrium.
The Dubai Mall & other branches
Bateel Café
Café from the famous date brand, with date sweets, coffee and gift boxes.
The Dubai Mall
Al Hallab sweets
Fresh kunafa, baklava and Arabic sweets from the famous Tripoli sweet house.
The Dubai Mall & other branches
% Arabica
Japanese specialty coffee brand with a branch overlooking the Dubai Fountain area.
The Dubai Mall
Ladurée
The Paris macaron house, with pastries and a tea salon.
Al Quoz
Raw Coffee Company
One of Dubai's original specialty roasters, in a warehouse café.
Alserkal Avenue · Al Quoz
Nightjar Coffee
Specialty coffee in Dubai's art district, good to combine with the galleries.
Alserkal Avenue · Al Quoz
Mirzam Chocolate Makers
Bean-to-bar chocolate inspired by the spice routes, with a café and tasting bar.
Jumeirah Beach Road
Comptoir 102
A calm concept-store café with healthy breakfasts, juices and cakes.
Al Quoz
Tom & Serg
Industrial-style café famous for its brunch and coffee.
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Shopping & markets
Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.
MallDowntown Dubai
The Dubai Mall
The world-famous mega-mall at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, with an aquarium, ice rink and the Dubai Fountain outside.
LuxuryDowntown Dubai
Fashion Avenue – The Dubai Mall
The luxury wing of The Dubai Mall, home to the big fashion and jewellery houses.
MallAl Barsha
Mall of the Emirates
A huge mall with luxury brands, a big cinema and Ski Dubai's indoor snow slope.
MallDubai Hills
Dubai Hills Mall
A newer, airy mall with family entertainment and a big food court.
MallJebel Ali
Ibn Battuta Mall
A themed mall with courts inspired by the travels of Ibn Battuta.
MallFestival City
Dubai Festival City Mall
Creekside mall with the IMAGINE light and water show in the evening.
MallDeira
City Centre Deira
A long-running, practical mall close to the airport and the old city.
MallBur Dubai
BurJuman
Central mall at a major metro interchange, close to the old souks.
MallInternational City
Dragon Mart
A huge dragon-shaped market for Chinese goods, from home items to electronics, at low prices.
MarketDeira
Gold Souk
Hundreds of shops selling gold and jewellery. Prices follow the daily gold rate plus a making charge.
MarketDeira
Spice Souk
Narrow lanes of spices, saffron, incense and dried fruit near the creek.
MarketBur Dubai
Textile Souk
Fabrics, scarves and souvenirs on the Bur Dubai side, reached by abra across the creek.
MarketJumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
A modern take on a traditional souk, with waterways, shops and restaurants facing the Burj Al Arab.
MarketDubai–Al Ain Road
Global Village
A seasonal festival park with pavilions selling goods and food from around the world.
Shopping streetAl Wasl
City Walk
An open-air shopping street with boutiques, cafés and murals.
Shopping streetJBR
The Beach & The Walk JBR
A beachfront promenade of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Shopping streetJumeirah
La Mer
Beachfront shops and cafés with a laid-back feel.
Shopping streetBusiness Bay
Dubai Design District (d3)
Design studios, concept stores and creative cafés.
OutletDubai–Al Ain Road
Dubai Outlet Mall
Discounted fashion and sports brands in a large outlet mall.
OutletNear Jebel Ali
The Outlet Village
Italian-village-style outlet with designer brands at reduced prices.
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