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Best Restaurants in Dubai.

Reform Social & Grill, Bistro des Arts and Ultra Brasserie — Emaar Square lead this Dubai shortlist, with 222 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

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Reform Social & Grill, Bistro des Arts and Ultra Brasserie — Emaar Square lead this Dubai shortlist, with 222 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

Best Restaurants in Dubai is less about finding the longest list and more about matching the room to the plan. This Plate Snob edit brings together 222 restaurants in Dubai, using cooking, spend, setting and practical detail to separate a useful booking from a merely famous address. The selection stretches from french, british, japanese contemporary and french-japanese, with particularly useful options around Dubai Marina, The Lakes, Jumeirah and DIFC. We favour restaurants with a clear reason to go, reliable location information and enough context to choose confidently. Start with the highlighted picks for the strongest all-round answers, then use the full list and map to compare atmosphere, price and convenience. Availability, menus and opening times can move quickly in the UAE, so confirm the final details with the venue before travelling.

Reviewed 29 August 2026
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Official view of 3FilsJapanese Contemporary3Fils
Plate Snob PickHot right now

3Fils

Jumeirah, Dubai

A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.

AED 100–200Full profile →

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Official view of 3FilsJapanese Contemporary3Fils
Plate Snob PickHot right now

3Fils

Jumeirah, Dubai

A compact harbour-side restaurant serving contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence.

AED 100–200Full profile →
Official view of LOWEModern ContemporaryLOWE
Plate Snob Pick

LOWE

Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubai

Produce-led cooking from an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.

AED 140–220 per personFull profile →
Official view of 21gramsBalkan21grams
Plate Snob Pick

21grams

Meydan, Dubai

Soulful Balkan cooking, excellent pastries and a breakfast crowd that knows what it is doing.

AED 90–160 per personFull profile →
Official view of Bait MaryamLevantineBait Maryam
Plate Snob Pick

Bait Maryam

Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Warm, deeply personal Levantine home cooking in JLT.

AED 100–170 per personFull profile →
Official view of OssianoSeafood ContemporaryOssiano
Plate Snob Pick

Ossiano

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

An underwater fine-dining room built around a long, theatrical seafood tasting menu.

AED 1,250+ per personFull profile →
Official view of Row on 45Modern EuropeanRow on 45
Plate Snob Pick

Row on 45

Dubai Marina, Dubai

A tiny chef's-table tasting experience high above Dubai Marina.

AED 1,145+ per personFull profile →
Official view of AvataraIndian VegetarianAvatara
Plate Snob Pick

Avatara

Dubai Hills, Dubai

A vegetarian Indian tasting menu with confidence, precision and no consolation-prize energy.

AED 450+ per personFull profile →
Official view of KinoyaJapaneseKinoya
Plate Snob PickHot right now

Kinoya

The Greens, Dubai

An intimate Japanese izakaya and ramen restaurant in The Onyx.

AED 100–200Full profile →
Official view of MoonriseCreativeMoonrise
Plate Snob PickHot right now

Moonrise

Al Satwa, Dubai

A rooftop chef's counter telling a highly personal Dubai story course by course.

AED 595+ per personFull profile →
Official view of BOCAMediterraneanBOCA

BOCA

DIFC, Dubai

Mediterranean sharing plates, serious vegetables and a sustainability-minded cellar.

AED 200–330 per personFull profile →
Official view of Jun'sAsian ContemporaryJun's
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Jun's

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Bold, borderless cooking with a lively Downtown dining room.

AED 220–350 per personFull profile →
Official view of NiniveMiddle EasternNinive
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Ninive

DIFC, Dubai

A rooftop garden lounge drawing across the Middle East and North Africa.

AED 250–400 per personFull profile →
Official view of RüyaAnatolianRüya

Rüya

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Contemporary Anatolian cooking with a polished Palm dining room.

AED 230–380 per personFull profile →
Modern Grill11 Woodfire

11 Woodfire

Jumeirah, Dubai

Modern Grill dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Italian SeafoodAlici

Alici

Bluewaters, Dubai

Italian Seafood dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternAmaseena

Amaseena

JBR, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
EuropeanAretha

Aretha

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

European dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanAtelier M

Atelier M

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternBahar

Bahar

JBR, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
TurkishBosporus JBR

Bosporus JBR

JBR, Dubai

Turkish dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
ItalianBussola

Bussola

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Italian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
InternationalCaravan

Caravan

JBR, Dubai

International dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianCargo Dubai

Cargo Dubai

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Asian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
FrenchChez Wam

Chez Wam

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

French dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
NikkeiClay Dubai

Clay Dubai

Bluewaters, Dubai

Nikkei dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanCouCou Dubai

CouCou Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanFebruary 30

February 30

West Beach, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MexicanGITANO Dubai

GITANO Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Mexican dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
KoreanHANU

HANU

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Korean dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
Open FireINA Dubai

INA Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Open Fire dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
NikkeiKayto

Kayto

Jumeirah, Dubai

Nikkei dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
AsianKoko Bay

Koko Bay

West Beach, Dubai

Asian dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
GreekKyma Beach

Kyma Beach

West Beach, Dubai

Greek dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianLing Ling Dubai

Ling Ling Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Asian dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
SpanishLúnico Dubai

Lúnico Dubai

J1 Beach, Dubai

Spanish dining in J1 Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Latin AmericanMama Zonia

Mama Zonia

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Latin American dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Southeast AsianMekong

Mekong

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Southeast Asian dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanNuska Beach

Nuska Beach

Jumeirah, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ThaiPai Thai

Pai Thai

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Thai dining in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ItalianPapas Dubai

Papas Dubai

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Italian dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Italian SeafoodPierchic

Pierchic

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Italian Seafood dining in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
BritishRhodes W1

Rhodes W1

Dubai Marina, Dubai

British dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanSAN Beach

SAN Beach

West Beach, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
LebaneseShababeek

Shababeek

Jumeirah, Dubai

Lebanese dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
ChineseSHI

SHI

Bluewaters, Dubai

Chinese dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
InternationalSloane’s

Sloane’s

Dubai Marina, Dubai

International dining in Dubai Marina, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Korean SteakhouseSmoki Moto

Smoki Moto

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Korean Steakhouse dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
AsianSummersalt

Summersalt

Jumeirah, Dubai

Asian dining in Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
MediterraneanSurf Club

Surf Club

West Beach, Dubai

Mediterranean dining in West Beach, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
SpanishTagomago

Tagomago

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Spanish dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Latin AmericanTamoka

Tamoka

JBR, Dubai

Latin American dining in JBR, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Official view of TeibleModern EuropeanTeible

Teible

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Seasonal, low-waste cooking beside Jameel Arts Centre.

AED 130–210 per personFull profile →
ItalianTorno Subito

Torno Subito

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Italian dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ArmenianVAGA

VAGA

Bluewaters, Dubai

Armenian dining in Bluewaters, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianZest

Zest

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Italian dining in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
Middle EasternAlaya

Alaya

DIFC, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
IndianArmani/Amal

Armani/Amal

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Indian dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
JapaneseArmani/Hashi

Armani/Hashi

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Japanese dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ArgentinianAsado

Asado

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Argentinian dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternAsil Dubai

Asil Dubai

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Modern EuropeanAt.mosphere

At.mosphere

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Modern European dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ItalianBASTA!

BASTA!

Business Bay, Dubai

Italian dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
FrenchBleu Blanc

Bleu Blanc

Business Bay, Dubai

French dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
CafeBoston Lane

Boston Lane

Al Quoz, Dubai

Cafe dining in Al Quoz, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 45–95 per personFull profile →
GermanBrothaus

Brothaus

Business Bay, Dubai

German dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
Official view of Bu QtairSeafoodBu Qtair

Bu Qtair

Umm Suqeim, Dubai

No-frills fried fish, prawns and curry beside the fishing harbour.

AED 65–120 per personFull profile →
CafeCassette

Cassette

Al Quoz, Dubai

Cafe dining in Al Quoz, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
AsianCÉ LA VI Dubai

CÉ LA VI Dubai

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Asian dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
JapaneseCLAP Dubai

CLAP Dubai

DIFC, Dubai

Japanese dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
JapaneseDaikan Ramen JLT

Daikan Ramen JLT

Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Japanese dining in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternEwaan

Ewaan

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Middle Eastern dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ItalianFi’lia Dubai

Fi’lia Dubai

Business Bay, Dubai

Italian dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
GreekGAIA Dubai

GAIA Dubai

DIFC, Dubai

Greek dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ItalianGIA Dubai

GIA Dubai

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Italian dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
ChineseHutong Dubai

Hutong Dubai

DIFC, Dubai

Chinese dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
FrenchJosette

Josette

DIFC, Dubai

French dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
CafeKAVE

KAVE

Al Quoz, Dubai

Cafe dining in Al Quoz, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 45–95 per personFull profile →
JapaneseKIGO

KIGO

DIFC, Dubai

Japanese dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
InternationalKitchen6

Kitchen6

Business Bay, Dubai

International dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
CreativeKrasota Dubai

Krasota Dubai

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Creative dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
Iberian LatinLa Niña

La Niña

DIFC, Dubai

Iberian Latin dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Chinese SeafoodLong Teng

Long Teng

Business Bay, Dubai

Chinese Seafood dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
IndianMaison De Curry

Maison De Curry

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Indian dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
NikkeiNAZCAA

NAZCAA

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Nikkei dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
SteakhousePrime68

Prime68

Business Bay, Dubai

Steakhouse dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
IndianRang Mahal

Rang Mahal

Business Bay, Dubai

Indian dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
JapaneseROKA Dubai

ROKA Dubai

Business Bay, Dubai

Japanese dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Official view of ShabestanPersianShabestan

Shabestan

Deira, Dubai

A long-running Persian dining room overlooking Dubai Creek.

AED 180–280 per personFull profile →
AsianShanghai Me

Shanghai Me

DIFC, Dubai

Asian dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
BritishThe Duck Hook

The Duck Hook

Dubai Hills, Dubai

British dining in Dubai Hills, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
EuropeanThe Guild

The Guild

DIFC, Dubai

European dining in DIFC, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ThaiThiptara

Thiptara

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Thai dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
CafeTom & Serg

Tom & Serg

Al Quoz, Dubai

Cafe dining in Al Quoz, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
ThaiTong Thai

Tong Thai

Business Bay, Dubai

Thai dining in Business Bay, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AegeanUrla

Urla

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Aegean dining in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →

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Useful answers

Before you book.

What are the best restaurants in Dubai?

Reform Social & Grill is a strong place to start, backed by the broader Plate Snob selection on this page. The best choice still depends on your budget, preferred atmosphere and the kind of meal you are planning.

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Is there a good-value option in this Dubai edit?

Ultra Brasserie — Emaar Square is among the more approachable options in this selection. Check the current menu before booking because set menus and per-person spend can change.

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Which restaurant works when the setting matters?

Reform Social & Grill is worth considering when atmosphere and location matter alongside the food. Use the practical details and map on this page to check whether it fits the occasion.

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