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Every Cuisine In Dubai, Reviewed

24 cuisine deep-dives covering Dubai's extraordinary food scene — from neighbourhood curry houses to Michelin-tier omakase. Written by critics who eat out five nights a week.

🥙Cuisine Guide

Arabic & Lebanese

Hummus, mezze, grills, mandi — the canonical guide to Dubai's Arabic kitchens.

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🍛Cuisine Guide

Indian

Biryani, dosa, curry houses, fine-dining regional Indian — Dubai's deepest food category.

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🍣Cuisine Guide

Japanese

Sushi, ramen, yakitori, omakase — from Zuma to hidden ramen shops in JLT.

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🍝Cuisine Guide

Italian

Hand-pulled pasta, Neapolitan pizza, Michelin-starred antipasti — the full survey.

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🥟Cuisine Guide

Chinese

Dim sum, Sichuan, Cantonese BBQ, hot pot — Dubai's Chinese scene beyond the hotels.

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Turkish

Ocakbasi grills, meze, baklava, Turkish breakfast — the best Anatolian kitchens.

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Persian / Iranian

Charcoal kebabs, saffron rice, Iranian breakfasts, tea-house classics.

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Lebanese

Beirut to Dubai — mezze houses, shawarma legends, manakish bakeries.

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🐟Cuisine Guide

Mediterranean

Greek, Spanish, southern Italian, Provençal — the sunshine plates.

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🍲Cuisine Guide

Korean

KBBQ, bibimbap, fried chicken, banchan — Dubai's Korean scene is quietly world-class.

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🌶️Cuisine Guide

Thai

Tom yum, som tam, proper spicy curries — the city's best Thai kitchens.

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🌮Cuisine Guide

Mexican

Tacos, cochinita pibil, mezcal bars — modern Mexican cooking in Dubai.

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🍔Cuisine Guide

American

Burgers, BBQ, NYC pizza, cheesecake, diners — the guilty-pleasure guide.

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🥐Cuisine Guide

French

Bistros, pastries, brasseries, Michelin-starred dining — the French story in Dubai.

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🍚Cuisine Guide

Filipino

Adobo, sisig, lechon, halo-halo — the Filipino restaurants locals love most.

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🍛Cuisine Guide

Pakistani

Karahi, nihari, BBQ, kabab rolls — Dubai's Pakistani food scene is massive.

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Emirati

Machboos, harees, luqaimat, camel — where to eat the food of the UAE itself.

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🥟Cuisine Guide

Street Food

Shawarma, karak, dosa, bao, arepas — Dubai's best sub-30-AED meals.

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🐟Cuisine Guide

Seafood

Gulf hammour, oyster bars, sushi, fish markets — the ocean on a plate.

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🥩Cuisine Guide

Steakhouses

Prime cuts, Wagyu, Argentine parrillas — the city's best dry-aged dining.

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🥗Cuisine Guide

Vegan & Vegetarian

Plant-based dining that actually tastes good — the best vegan restaurants in Dubai.

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🍳Cuisine Guide

Brunch

The Dubai ritual — beach-side, boozy, bottomless, and everything in between.

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Cuisine Guide

Cafés

Speciality coffee, flat whites, minimalist bakeries — the best neighbourhood cafés.

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🍰Cuisine Guide

Desserts & Bakeries

Knafeh, cannoli, cakes, patisseries, ice-cream — sweet Dubai.

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