Dubai’s dining scene moves faster than the elevators in the Burj Khalifa; blink and a new must-try table appears. To save you the legwork (and fork-work), we’ve pulled together a fresh, well-researched list of the 25 restaurants that best capture the city’s energy in 2025.
From three-MICHELIN-star tasting menus to casual home-grown gems, each spot below offers something worth planning a meal around. Use this guide the next time you’re choosing where to celebrate, impress visiting friends, or simply treat yourself.
A lively, unpretentious bistro run by three Syrian brothers whose playful plates mash up Middle-Eastern flavours with global street-food ideas. It tops the 2025 MENA 50 Best list for a reason.
Dubai’s first three-star MICHELIN address delivers an intimate 20-seat show of progressive Indian gastronomy, think edible perfume bottles and chaat disguised as glossy apples. Book months ahead for the 16-course experience.
Chef Neha Mishra’s ramen-bar-turned-izakaya channels Tokyo alley vibes in The Greens. Soulful broths, charcoal skewers, and a sake list that treats regulars like family keep seats filled nightly.
Set nine metres under the sea at Atlantis The Palm, this seafood temple pairs coral-reef views with theatrical, Mediterranean-leaning tasting menus. Expect caviar “pearl” courses that arrive in mother-of-pearl shells.
Perched on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House, chef-owner Jason Atherton’s 17-course menu is served in three different rooms, starting with canapés in a library and ending with petits fours on a terrace.
Nordic-technique meets Emirati produce, think langoustine with kabsa spices, earning Dubai its second three-star ranking in 2025. Counter seats face an open kitchen for front-row flavour drama.
Inside Bulgari Resort, chef Romito reimagines classic Italian dishes his signature “absolute of tomato” looks simple yet bursts with six varieties of heirloom fruit. The lagoon-like marina view seals the deal.
A grand dining room of soaring arches sets the stage for meticulous French sauces, 48-hour stocks and a dessert “library” wheeled to your table so you can pick with your eyes first.
Twelve counter seats, two dinner slots, one omakase menu. Chef Solemann Haddad riffs on Gulf produce, date-aged soy, and local uni with Japanese precision. Go hungry, leave star-struck.
Blumenthal’s historical-British plates like meat-fruit mandarin chicken parfait get a Middle-East twist (saffron, camel milk) at Atlantis The Royal. The mirrored open kitchen is pure culinary theatre.
Powered by solar panels and zero-waste philosophy, Boca shines a light on UAE farm produce through Mediterranean tapas, try Dibba Bay oysters with citrus kosho. It also took home MENA’s Sustainable Restaurant Award.
Harbour-side casual dining that redefined sushi for Dubai locals. Charred salmon nigiri with yuzu mayo remains the city’s most-copied bite. No reservations; join the queue and thank us later.
Chef Salam Dakkak serves Palestinian family recipes maqluba, oozy knafeh, in a warm JLT townhouse. Comfort food elevated by market-fresh herbs and plenty of olive oil.
A wood-fired neighbourhood spot noted for fermenting and pickling everything. The result? Smoky beetroot with labneh and coffee-rubbed brisket tacos that taste of campfires and caravan trips.
Perched at Jameel Arts Centre, Teible’s seasonal four-course menu celebrates desert agriculture, ghaf-leaf condiments, and camel-milk ice crea,m earning it a coveted MICHELIN Green Star.
The DIFC stalwart still draws a power-lunch crowd for miso-black cod and late-night beats. Service is slick, cocktails are shiso-fresh, and consistency is king.
Light, Riviera-style plates, warm prawns in olive oil, tangy lemon tart served in a sun-dappled room that feels like Nice crash-landed in DIFC.
Modern Greek done glam: theatrical salt-baked sea bream carved tableside and a Mykonos-white interior trimmed with bougainvillea pinks.
1920s Osaka meets Art-Deco Dubai with sushi rolls wrapped in wagyu tataki and jazz-age cocktails that arrive smoky under glass cloches.
Just nine seats overlook the skyline from Bulgari Resort. Master Masahiro Sugiyama flies in Toyosu fish daily for an omakase rooted in Edomae tradition. Quiet luxury at its finest.
Fifty-four floors above Sheikh Zayed Road, this Singapore import pairs Sri Lankan tuna tartare with one of the best sunset terraces in town. Come for brunch, linger for skyline selfies.
A wooden pier stretching into the Gulf sets the mood for romantic seafood dinners, think Amalfi-style crudo and lobster with saffron butter. Waves provide the soundtrack.
Soaring 200 metres up in the Burj Al Arab, it offers French-Mediterranean tasting menus flanked by 180-degree Arabian Gulf views. Dress to match the price tag.
Chef Akmal Anuar proves that fire and smoke needn’t mean macho portions; instead expect tender wagyu striploin and ember-roasted pumpkin in a chic villa setting on Jumeirah 1.
A cosy “Balkan bistro” where flaky burek, slow-cooked veal and strong Bosnian coffee remind expats of home and give newcomers a new comfort-food crush. Weekend breakfast queues are legendary.
Whether you’re chasing Michelin stars, sunset views, or the simple joy of a perfectly folded burek, Dubai’s 2025 dining landscape has never looked richer. Next time you’re planning a night out, use this list as a launchpad and if you need even more insider tips on what to eat, see and do across the emirate, our team at GuideUAE is always here to point you in the tastiest direction.
Bon appétit!
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