TOP 10: best restaurants in Dubai

Head up to Dubai’s popular venue, Observatory Bar & Grill, and experience exceptional service, great views and delicious food. Relish in a succulent feast from our grill menu as you sip on trendy drinks overlooking the picturesque skyline views of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

Clay is serving dishes inspired by Nikkei cuisine. Nikkei refers to the Japanese diaspora, those of Japanese ancestry who choose to live outside of Japan. Clay brings you an exceptional culinary experience. Fresh ingredients are delivered via intricate techniques and nuanced flavor. Food inspired by the elements.

Discover the luxury of Indian cuisine at Varq, an exquisite fine-dining restaurant at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. Celebrated as one of the premier Indian restaurants in Dubai, Varq sets itself apart by infusing modern flair into its culinary offerings, featuring edible gold or silver leaf as a nod to the opulence of traditional Indian royalty. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of shimmering gold and silver décor, where our show kitchen provides a captivating glimpse into the artistry of our master chefs.

Offering magnificent views of the lush gardens and sandy beach, this exotic restaurant invites you to savour the flavours of the Far East. A fusion menu combining Chinese, Japanese and Thai specialities along with a traditional Teppanyaki table ensure a wonderful dining experience.

Discover The Pods, Dubai’s culinary gem where innovative dining meets breathtaking ambiance. Our unique pod-style seating invites you to savour world-class cuisine, crafted with the freshest ingredients, in an unforgettable setting. Located in the heart of Bluewater’s Island, in close proximity to Ain Dubai, with stunning views of the Dubai Skyline,The Pods is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

The Edge is a poolside restaurant where you can relax and cool off with great food and a picture-perfect atmosphere. With an Italian twist, The Edge, specialises in delicious electric stone hearth oven pizzas, salads, burgers and grills in a relaxing poolside setting. Enjoy your meal with your choice of refreshing beverage options, including wellness juices, cocktails and wines.

The Tap House, one of the most popular gastropub in Dubai, is a restaurant and bar located in Downtown, Souk Al Bahar with an unrestricted view of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain Show, serves artisan cocktails, wide foreign draughts, and European-inspired food with timeless comforts. 

Step into our sophisticated and modern lounge, where the sleek decor and chic ambience will transport you to a world of pure indulgence. Sip on handcrafted cocktails made by our expert mixologists, featuring an extensive selection of premium spirits and fresh ingredients. Enjoy our delicious bar bites, which are inspired by global cuisine and designed to complement our drinks perfectly.

A Jewel on the rooftop of Dubai Opera. A delicately nestled within the heart of Downtown Dubai, Belcanto is an experiential dining concept envisaged where guests can discover the exceptional beauty of sensual experience orchestrated through each of the five senses. The design of the breathtaking venue is inspired by the quintessential European styling and aesthetics that build on Belcanto’s unique dining and European flair.

Located on the 4th floor of JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rang Mahal will offer the perfect venue for a casual dinner with friends to a romantic date night for two. The menu includes appetizers and main course dishes such as Minced Lamb Kebab – a royal household recipe, Mangalorean Ghee Roast Prawns which is inspired by Karnataka’s bunt community and is carefully served in a bird’s nest style of presentation, and Baked Whole Lamb Leg.