The 11 Best Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 11 picks

The best restaurants in Dubai in 2026 are Trèsind Studio, Orfali Bros, Jamavar, Zuma and Hakkasan for special occasions, plus 3Fils, S.E.A Bistrot and Shabestan for value. Trèsind Studio holds three Michelin stars and Orfali Bros two, according to the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. For cheap, local eating, Ravi and Al Mallah in Satwa are the long-running favorites.

Dubai's dining scene runs from three-star tasting menus on the Palm to AED 10 shawarma in Satwa, and the best meals often sit at either end of that range. This list mixes both, with a spread of cuisines (Indian, Levantine, Japanese, Persian, Pakistani, Mediterranean) and neighborhoods.

Star ratings below come from the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, announced in October 2026. Several famous venues, including Ossiano at Atlantis, were listed by Michelin as closed at that point, so confirm a restaurant is open before you plan around it. For local dishes see our best Emirati restaurants, for weekend buffets the best brunches in Dubai, and for coffee the best cafes.

1. Trèsind Studio — Palm Jumeirah

Dubai's three-Michelin-star modern Indian tasting menu.

$$$$ Splurge

Trèsind Studio serves a modern Indian degustation menu built around ingredients from organic and sustainable UAE farms. Its website notes a third Michelin star in 2025, and Michelin kept all three in the 2026 Dubai guide.

The menu is about 60 percent vegetarian, and a fully vegetarian version is available.

Good to know: Seatings are listed at 6:00 PM and 9:15 PM, Monday to Saturday. Book through the website well ahead.

St. Regis Gardens, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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2. Orfali Bros — Wasl 51, Jumeirah

Two-star Aleppo-inspired cooking from three Syrian brothers.

$$$ Upmarket

Orfali Bros is run by brothers Mohammad, Wassim and Omar, whose dishes draw on their Aleppo roots and travels. Michelin awarded it two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide, up from one.

The website lists the Aromas of Aleppo menu at AED 295 per person, which is modest for a two-star restaurant.

Good to know: Open for dinner Wednesday to Monday, per the website. Reserve online.

Wasl 51 Mall, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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3. Jamavar — Downtown Dubai

Michelin-starred Indian fine dining beside Dubai Opera.

$$$ Upmarket

Jamavar's Dubai restaurant is in the Address Residences at Dubai Opera and serves refined royal Indian cuisine. It is listed among the one-star restaurants in Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

The group also runs a weekend brunch at this location, listed on its website.

Good to know: Book ahead for dinner. Pre-theater tables near the Opera fill quickly on show nights.

Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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4. Zuma — DIFC

Contemporary Japanese izakaya-style dining in Gate Village.

$$$ Upmarket

Zuma Dubai serves robata-grilled meat, seafood and vegetables alongside a sushi and sashimi counter. Signature dishes on its site include the crab salad, prawn and black cod gyoza, and a mushroom rice hotpot with truffle.

Its website says it has been a Dubai standout since 2008, and the lounge and bar stay open until 2 AM daily.

Good to know: Reserve via the SevenRooms link on the website. The evening lounge is for guests 21 and over.

Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai, UAE

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5. Hakkasan Dubai — Atlantis, The Palm

One-star contemporary Cantonese cooking inside Atlantis.

$$$ Upmarket

Hakkasan Dubai is in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm. Michelin lists it among its one-star restaurants in the 2026 Dubai guide, and the restaurant describes its food as contemporary Cantonese.

It suits a polished group dinner more than a quick bite.

Good to know: Book online before arriving; it sits in the Atlantis complex, so allow time for the Palm traffic.

The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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6. Boca — DIFC

Farm-to-table Mediterranean food in Gate Village.

$$$ Upmarket

Boca is a restaurant and bar drawing on the Mediterranean coasts of France, Italy and Spain, with a farm-to-table approach. Its site notes it was added to the Michelin Guide and received a Michelin Green Star.

It works for a business lunch in DIFC or a long dinner on the terrace in cooler months.

Good to know: Gate Village is walkable from DIFC offices, so lunch tables go quickly on weekdays.

Gate Village 6, DIFC, Dubai, UAE

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7. 3Fils — Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

Walk-in Asian-Japanese counter with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

$$ Mid-range

3Fils serves contemporary Asian food with Japanese influence, including sushi, burgers and sandos, and house-made craft sodas. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

It sits at the Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, open from noon to 11:30 PM.

Good to know: No reservations: the website says to walk in and grab a seat. Arrive early for dinner.

Shop 02, Jumeirah Fishing Harbour 1, Al Urouba Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE

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8. S.E.A Bistrot — Jumeirah 3

Southern and Eastern Asian dishes near the canal, Bib Gourmand.

$$ Mid-range

S.E.A Bistrot cooks Southern and Eastern Asian dishes under Chef Shane Macneill, according to its website. It is a new Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, noted for accessible prices.

It is a neighborhood restaurant rather than a hotel venue, which keeps bills lower than most of Jumeirah.

Good to know: Check the website for current hours and reservations before heading to Jumeirah 3.

S.E.A Bistrot, near the canal, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE

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9. Shabestan — Deira Creek

Family-run Persian kebabs with Creek views, a Bib Gourmand.

$$ Mid-range

Shabestan is a Persian restaurant on the second floor of the Radisson Blu hotel on Baniyas Road, run by a third generation of the same family according to Michelin. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

Order kebabs and rice dishes and sit by the window for views over the Creek and Old Dubai.

Good to know: Tables with a Creek view should be requested when booking.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE

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10. Ravi Restaurant — Satwa

Cheap, long-running Pakistani staple in Satwa.

$ Budget

Ravi is a long-established Pakistani restaurant in Satwa known for nihari, karahi, biryani, seekh kebabs and daal. A fine-dining branch opened across from the Museum of the Future in early 2026, with indoor and outdoor seating.

The original Satwa branch remains the budget choice and one of the most affordable full meals in the city.

Good to know: Order a couple of curries and bread to share rather than individual plates.

Ravi Restaurant, Satwa, Dubai, UAE

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11. Al Mallah — Satwa

Satwa shawarma and juice counter, a Dubai street-food classic.

$ Budget

Al Mallah is a Satwa cafeteria best known for chicken and lamb shawarma wrapped for roughly AED 8 to 14 in recent guides. It stays open late.

Eat standing at the counter or at the outdoor tables with a fresh juice.

Good to know: Hours vary by source, so treat late-night opening as likely rather than guaranteed.

Al Mallah, Al Dhiyafa Road, Al Satwa, Dubai, UAE

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Frequently asked questions

How much does dinner cost at a top Dubai restaurant?

Tasting menus at the top end run about AED 1,350 per person at Trèsind Studio, as listed on its website, and AED 295 per person for Orfali Bros' Aromas of Aleppo menu. A casual meal at a Satwa spot such as Ravi or Al Mallah costs a fraction of that.

Which Dubai restaurants have Michelin stars?

In the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, Trèsind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén have three stars. Orfali Bros, Il Ristorante-Niko Romito, Row on 45 and STAY by Yannick Alléno have two. Jamavar and Hakkasan Dubai are among the one-star restaurants.

Do I need to book restaurants in Dubai?

Yes for anything on this list above the $$ band. Zuma uses an online booking link and Trèsind Studio takes reservations through its site or by phone. 3Fils is the exception: it does not take reservations and seats walk-ins.

Is alcohol served at Dubai restaurants?

Licensed venues, mostly in hotels and malls, serve alcohol. Many standalone local restaurants do not, so check before you book if it matters to you.

What is the best area for dining in Dubai?

DIFC and Downtown have the densest cluster of high-end restaurants. Jumeirah is the best base for casual and mid-range spots, Palm Jumeirah for destination dining, and Old Dubai (Deira, Bur Dubai) for Persian, Indian and Arabic food at lower prices.

When is the best time to eat out in Dubai?

Outdoor terraces are comfortable from roughly November to March. In summer most dining moves indoors, and many restaurants run set-menu promotions.

1. Trèsind Studio — Palm Jumeirah

2. Orfali Bros — Wasl 51, Jumeirah

3. Jamavar — Downtown Dubai

4. Zuma — DIFC

5. Hakkasan Dubai — Atlantis, The Palm

6. Boca — DIFC

7. 3Fils — Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

8. S.E.A Bistrot — Jumeirah 3

9. Shabestan — Deira Creek

10. Ravi Restaurant — Satwa

11. Al Mallah — Satwa

Frequently asked questions

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