With residents hailing from over 200 nations, Dubai has quietly transformed into one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. Here is where to eat for an unforgettable culinary voyage.
1. Authentic Emirati Flavors
Begin your gastronomic exploration at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe or Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi. Indulge in Machboos (fragrant spiced rice with slow-cooked lamb) and crispy sweet Luqaimat dumplings drizzled with date syrup and toasted sesame seeds.
2. Street Food Gems in Deira & Karama
Venture into Al Karama and Deira for the city’s best casual bites. Taste mouthwatering slow-roasted shawarmas wrapped in freshly baked saj bread, spicy butter chicken paired with garlicky naan, and Iranian saffron kebabs at historic hole-in-the-wall eateries.
3. Michelin-Starred Sophistication
For fine dining, Dubai’s Michelin Guide showcases the heights of innovation. Experience the progressive European elegance of Tresind Studio or the wood-fired mastery of Orfali Bros Bistro.