Gourmet Flavours

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

Street foodWhere Dubai actually eats — the Deira cafeterias, the Kerala mess halls, the Pakistani grill rooms and the Filipino bakeries where the city's workforce lines up. The real food city behind the Michelin stars, where a meal still costs less than a taxi ride.

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109 Dubai restaurants you can book on OpenTable. Pick a cuisine.

  1. Global, International · Mediterranean$$$$Maison De Curry 4.4 · 242 diner reviewsSouk Al Bahar - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai, 0000Book a table →
  2. Global, International · Steakhouse$$$$DOORS Dubai Mall 4.6 · 23 diner reviewsDoors, level 4, 00000Book a table →
  3. International · Afternoon Tea$$$$Penrose Lounge 4.9 · 14 diner reviewsFour Seasons Hotel DIFC, PO Box 507027Book a table →
  4. Argentinean · South American$$$Argentina Grill Creek 4.7 · 13 diner reviewsRetail F&B-01 - Vida - Dubai Creek Harbour - Dubai, DubaiBook a table →
  5. International$$JW Kitchen 4.3 · 19 diner reviews66 Al Marsa St, 00000Book a table →
  6. International · Barbecue$$$$The Marketplace 4.1 · 13 diner reviewsMarriot Hotel Al Jaddaf, 122273Book a table →
  7. International · Cocktail Bar$$$Jones Social - Best Restaurant & Bar 5.0 · 1 diner reviewsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Dubai, 0000Book a table →
  8. International · Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service$$$Viva La Goa 4.0 · 19 diner reviewsOne&Only Royal Mirage, 00000Book a table →
  9. International$$Aurom 0.0JW Marriott marqui, 00000Book a table →
  10. Global, International · Middle Eastern$$$$Bebek Restaurant 0.0Villa 531 Jumeirah Beach Rd, 00000Book a table →
  11. International · Uzbek$$ISMA RESTAURANT BAY CENTRAL OPEN 0.0Bay Central Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 00000Book a table →
  12. International$$$L’Avenue 4.0Fashion Avenue The Dubai Mall - 2F - Financial Car St - United Arab Emirates, 00000Book a table →

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Markets

  1. MarketsIn Dubai's Old Souks, the Trade Still Sets the PriceWalking route through Dubai's traditional souks.
  2. MarketsOne Dirham Across the Water: The Dubai Creek the Skyscrapers Never ReachedFocus on Dubai Creek souks and cafés.

Street food

  1. Street foodWhere Dubai actually eats — the Deira cafeterias, the Kerala mess halls, the Pakistani grill rooms and the Filipino bakeries where the city's workforce lines up. The real food city behind the Michelin stars, where a meal still costs less than a taxi ride.Authentic Dubai food scene beyond Michelin stars.

Tables

  1. TablesDubai's Friday Brunch Has Become a Full-Contact SportComprehensive guide to Dubai's Friday brunch scene.
  2. TablesLunch cruises under the Burj Al Arab sail in DubaiUnique dining experience on BBQ lunch cruises by Burj Al Arab
  3. TablesLunch on the Water Around Dubai's Palm JumeirahLunch cruises and waterfront dining around Palm Jumeirah
  4. TablesThe Warehouse of Ideas: Alserkal Avenue and the Dubai That Doesn't ShoutCultural hub with galleries and cooks in Dubai.

Bars

  1. BarsA Night Drive Down Dubai's Supercar BoulevardsNightlife and late-night food in Dubai.
  2. BarsDubai's Desert Comes Alive After the Sun DropsEvening desert venues and dining experiences.

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