The best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai in 2026 include Al Safadi with branches around Dubai, Al Nafoorah at Jumeirah Al Qasr and Em Sherif Cafe in Downtown Dubai.
Lebanese food is a staple of Dubai dining, from cheap shawarma stops to formal mezze restaurants. Sharing is the norm, so go with a group and order several cold and hot mezze before the grills.
A Lebanese chain with branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Al Safadi calls itself a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Arabic cuisine, shawarma and falafel. Its locations include Rigga, Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif, Motor City, Festival City and Al Qana.
It suits families and groups wanting a casual, reliable meal.
Good to know: Check the locations page for the branch closest to you.
Multiple locations across Dubai, UAE
A Lebanese restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr.
Al Nafoorah is an Arabic and Lebanese restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Madinat Jumeirah, according to Jumeirah.
It suits a dressier mezze dinner.
Good to know: Book on weekends.
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, UAE
A Lebanese cafe at The Heritage Hotel in Downtown Dubai.
Em Sherif Cafe is at The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, according to its site.
It suits a relaxed Lebanese meal in Downtown.
Good to know: Check the hotel for opening hours.
The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, UAE
A selection of small dishes such as hummus, tabbouleh and kibbeh, shared at the start of a Lebanese meal.
Al Safadi, which lists locations in Rigga, Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif, Motor City, Festival City and Al Qana.
Yes, restaurants in Dubai serve halal meat.
For Al Nafoorah and Em Sherif Cafe, booking is wise on weekends.