The best steakhouses in Dubai in 2026 include Gaucho in DIFC, Bull & Bear at Waldorf Astoria DIFC, The Meat Co at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Nusr-Et at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Book ahead for weekend evenings, and check whether the restaurant serves alcohol.
Dubai's steakhouses cluster in the big hotels and in DIFC, and most are priced at the top of the market. Alcohol is served in licensed hotel venues but not everywhere, so ask when you book. Weekend evenings fill up, so reserve a few days ahead.
An Argentine steakhouse in The Gate Village at DIFC.
Gaucho is a UK-founded Argentine steakhouse brand with a Dubai restaurant in The Gate Village at DIFC. Its site describes cooking over open fire in the Argentine asado tradition.
It suits business dinners and special occasions in the financial district.
Good to know: Book ahead on Thursday evenings, when DIFC fills up.
The Gate Village, Al Sa'ada Street, DIFC, Dubai, UAE
A steakhouse on the 18th floor of Waldorf Astoria DIFC.
Bull & Bear is the signature restaurant of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre. It calls itself a distinguished steakhouse with premium steaks and an à la carte menu.
It suits a polished dinner with a view over DIFC.
Good to know: Ask for a table with a view when you book.
18th Floor, Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Burj Daman, Al Mustaqbal Street, DIFC, Dubai, UAE
A waterfront steakhouse with Burj Al Arab views.
The Meat Co calls its Souk Madinat Jumeirah restaurant the brand's original Middle East location, around 20 years old. It has a waterfront terrace with views of the Burj Al Arab.
It suits visitors who want a steak dinner with a view.
Good to know: Request the terrace for the Burj Al Arab view.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, UAE
A branch of the Turkish steakhouse brand at the Four Seasons Jumeirah.
Nusr-Et's Dubai restaurant is in Restaurant Village at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, according to the brand's website. It offers private events for groups of ten or more.
It suits groups and visitors who want the brand's theatrical service.
Good to know: Ask about group events if you are ten or more.
Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, UAE
The Meat Co at Souk Madinat Jumeirah looks across the waterfront to the Burj Al Arab, according to its website. Bull & Bear is on the 18th floor of Waldorf Astoria DIFC.
Venues inside licensed hotels generally do. Check the restaurant's page or call before you book.
Yes, most sit in the $$$ to $$$$ range. Set menus and lunch offers can lower the cost.
Yes for Thursday to Saturday evenings. Booking a few days ahead is sensible.