Known for their creative dishes, outstanding flavours, and exceptional dining experiences, these establishments have helped to solidify Dubai as a top destination for food enthusiasts. Below, we highlight some of the elite restaurants in Dubai's dining scene, according to prestigious award committees.
Highlights of Each Restaurant:
- 21 Grams: For delectable Balkan-style cuisine, head to 21 Grams, a homegrown neighbourhood bistro in Umm Suqeim. Enjoy specialty coffees, freshly baked goodies, and comforting food in a trendy and upbeat atmosphere.
Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, MENA 50 Best 2024 (#32)
- BOCA: Located in DIFC, BOCA boasts Mediterranean flavours and local ingredients, emphasizing sustainability. Enjoy tapas-style plates like octopus carpaccio, kombucha-glazed beetroot, and black squid ink paella.
Awards: Michelin Green Star 2024, MENA 50 Best 2024 (#17)
- Brasserie Boulud: Chef Daniel Boulud's first Middle East restaurant at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk celebrates modern French cuisine. Try spiced lamb terrine, burgers with raclette cheese, and duck leg confit in an art deco setting.
Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, Gault&Millau 1 Toque 2023
- Indya by Vineet: Chef Vineet Bhatia's eatery at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa offers modern Indian dishes with unique ingredients and preparations. It's a personal culinary journey for the Mumbai native.
Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, Gault&Millau 1 Toque 2024
- Jun's: Celebrity chef Kelvin Cheung's Jun's in Downtown Dubai serves North American comfort food with Asian flavours. Highlights include tempura and sweet potato chaat, carrot bagel, and Macau-sauce lobster.
Awards: MENA 50 Best 2024 (#21), What's On Award 2024, Time Out Award 2024
- LOWE: Chef Kate Christou's LOWE at KOA Canvas fuses flavours and cuisines with a focus on sustainability. Dishes are creative and delicious, earning the restaurant a loyal following and multiple accolades.
Awards: Michelin Green Star 2024, MENA 50 Best 2024 (#37)
- Reif Japanese Kushiyaki: Chef Reif Othman's casual dining spot in Dar Wasl Mall offers Asian street food with a Japanese influence. Enjoy sharing plates in relaxed, wood-accented interiors, with curated tasting menus and Singaporean breakfasts on weekends.
Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, MENA 50 Best 2024 (#30)