5 Never-to-Miss Restaurants in Dubai

Arthur Tirian

Senior editor

Dubai is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse restaurant culture. The city boasts an array of international cuisine, from traditional Arabic dishes to modern fusion cuisine.

1. Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe: Greet the flavors of native Arabic Kitchens on your plate

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe located in the historic neighborhood of Al Fahidi welcomes you with a generous and aesthetic atmosphere, ostentatious with a teal-blue and white theme set up in an old-fashioned Emirati building. Here, you experience the real old Dubai through its extensive and traditional menu with incredible Arabic and Lebanese flavors. This place makes you meet Dubai for what it is known for, i.e., the rich and vivid Emirati cuisine. 

Treats await you at Arabic Tea house restaurant & Cafe:

Apart from the ultra-modern architecture and the sound city life of Dubai, this quaint little cafe takes you on a culinary tour to witness the genuine flavors of Emirati food.  

This cafe got its start as an expedition to feed the world with what the real Emiratis fed on for centuries. Today, it is one of the most popular and affordable Arabic eateries in the whole of Dubai.

Arabian Tea House

 

2. The farm: Relish in an oasis of healthy flavors

Dine out in a lush green and calming atmosphere in the middle of a desert. If you find it a dream, then it isn’t anymore! 

The Farm Restaurant, at Al Barari in Dubai, takes you on an expedition of flavors through the wholesome Italian and Arabic menu. The farm stands out with its holistic and cozy environment that keeps you close to nature in all senses. You can dine outdoors and indoors enjoying nature with great food. This place also provides you with considerably large seating options for larger groups. If you are looking for a healthier treat on the plate, then The Farm would be your best bet.

Treats await you at Farm: 

The farm has a wide range of vegan dining that can fill your cravings for healthy and flavourful food.

Freshly baked bread, avocado toast, and muesli are your best vegan bet for a pleasing breakfast.  Also, you can get a fine bowl of homemade granola and açaí bowls from Brazil.

The Farm

3. Ossiano underwater bar and restaurant: A luxurious dining under the blue

Ossiano at Palm Jumeira is one of the luxurious and finest dining options awaiting you in Dubai. The underwater restaurant got awarded a MICHELIN star for its generous etiquette and premium dining experience. The place greets the guests with a unique and heavenly atmosphere that calms and takes them on a culinary expedition inspired by the seas and oceans.

The interior setup with shades of blue and ombre hoists the luxury of the ambiance. The restaurant has a floor-to-ceiling length aquarium with a plethora of fish, plankton, and much more that create an oceanic world before the visitors.

Along with eateries, Ossiano brings in a variety of beverages and cocktails. The Restaurant welcomes you with its signature welcome sweets that kickstart the fascinating journey to incredible flavors.

Ossiano underwater bar and restaurant

4. Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant: Dine from above the sky

Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant takes you on an up-the-air dining experience with a 360° panoramic view of a bustling city beneath. With the revolving table, it serves you an extensive culinary variety from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The restaurant has a lot of choices in food with live preparation of food by the Chefs. Here you can get awesome breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

The restaurant is located on the 26th floor of Hayyath Residency in Dubai. It is a spherical-shaped restaurant at the top of Hayyath that serves its visitors an exemplary treat of flavors and an amazing view of the city from above the air. The restaurant welcomes you with white marble tops serving a distinctive range of food and a revolving sitting area with wooden top tables and cozy seats with calming shades of green. Above that, the simple decoratives bring in traces of Arabic culture.

Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant

5. Pai Thai: Explore Thailand Cuisine at the heart of Dubai

Pai Thai at Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai is an award-winning Thai restaurant known for its splendid green garden and vibrant Thai cuisine served in a calming waterside setting. The place is known for its romantic ambiance elevated with the blend of fascinating Thai flavors cooked by the native chefs of Thailand in their traditional way.

The hotel awaits you with palm trees and lush greenery adorned by vibrant blooms. The atmosphere is incredible with generous service by the restaurant. A table by the waterways makes you feel the cozy air and blues above with tempting plates of Thai flavors.

The interior is splendid with a serene buddha statue at the reception and Thai-inspired architecture compliments greatly the whole idea of bringing a piece of Thailand to the Desert.

Pai Thai

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