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Local Restaurants
Top 20 Local Restaurants in Dubai [2025]
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ARABIAN TEA HOUSE RESTAURANT
4.3
/5
17 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 31.00
Dubai Creek | 7.1 km from downtown
Address: Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Authentic Middle Eastern halal cuisine
48-year-old established restaurant
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The Arabic-style coffee shop actually does barbecue. The kebabs there taste pretty good. The barbecue fried rice is similar to the beef rice in Xinjiang and tastes pretty good too. The only vegetables are cold dishes.
Coming out of the Dubai Museum, there are many commercial places in the old city next to it. This restaurant in the old house is one of them. There were many people drinking tea and chatting in it in the afternoon. It felt quite good. I ordered some skewers, sang, etc., and some drinks. The taste was quite good.
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Zouzou
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 35.00
Jumeirah Beach | 2.6 km from downtown
Address: Jumeria 1, Jumeria Rd - 47A St - Dubai
No.9 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Dubai
Highlights:
Features authentic Middle Eastern flavors and panoramic sea views
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It's the ceiling! Their outdoor seating and free wifi make dining more comfortable and convenient. In addition, they also provide baby chairs and take-away services, which is very considerate. Whether it is the music or the drink selection, it exudes a unique atmosphere that you can immerse yourself in. Enjoying a dining experience here will definitely be unforgettable!
Very authentic Turkish food, great environment, suitable for dates and gatherings, will come again!
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Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Jumeirah Public Beach
4.5
/5
6 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 24.00
Jumeirah Beach | 9.6 km from downtown
Address: Al Soon Street - Umm Suqeim - Jumeirah 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
Authentic Emirati cuisine
Beautiful beach panorama
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The service was excellent and the food was very tasty with a wide variety of authentic Arabic dishes.
There is a wide variety of teas here, especially suitable for those who like to try new flavors.
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Al Safadi
4.5
/5
30 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 23.00
Deira | 8.5 km from downtown
Address: Al Dana Building - Al Rigga Rd - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
Authentic Lebanese barbecue
Opened for Over 20 Years
100+ recent views
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Al-Safadi Restaurant Dubai's authentic Lebanese restaurant, the BBQ is really awesome! My favorite Lebanese restaurant: Al Safadi Restaurant~ Good, isn't it? [Making faces][Very happy] Good things should be shared with everyone [Love you]
The grilled lamb chops in the Turkish restaurant are a must-try. The lamb chops are very big, and the yogurt tastes very good. The potato and pork ribs soup tastes a bit like home. The waiters are all Turkish.
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5
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Somewhere
4.5
/5
6 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 41.00
Downtown Dubai | 1 km from downtown
Address: Financial Center Rd-Dubai Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
A modern take on Middle Eastern cuisine with stylish decor and a comfortable atmosphere
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The kebab rolls here are delicious. The spicy curry kebab rolls are first-rate. The Indian flatbreads are delicious. The prices are relatively cheap in Dubai. The crispy noodles are good.
The waiters were very enthusiastic and the dishes they recommended were all very good, especially the desserts, which looked exquisite and tasted great.
No.
6
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Operation: Falafel
4.7
/5
5 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 18.00
Dubai Marina | 19.9 km from downtown
Address: 2 The Walk - near Sofitel Hotel - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
The fried chickpea patties are a specialty
Open for Over 10 Years
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It is similar to the coffee shops in domestic shopping malls. The barbecue platter inside is good, with beef and mutton. The mutton is delicious. The special bread is good, mainly fragrant and unique.
Beef shawarma.
Chickpea sandwich 🥪
No.
7
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Awani(The Beach JBR)
4.5
/5
9 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 41.00
Dubai Marina | 20 km from downtown
Address: The Beach - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Featured in Must-Visit Restaurants
Highlights:
Serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, outdoor seating with sea views
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It's a Middle Eastern style cafe. The Middle Eastern flatbreads inside are all very good. The sesame seeds on top are very fragrant. The fillings inside taste very good, all of which are beef, and there are a lot of them.
The restaurant's signature dish, freshly roasted whole lamb, is very delicious, the meat is tender, and paired with Arabic-style rice, it is definitely worth a try!
No.
8
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Bab Al Mansour
4.8
/5
5 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 63.00
Downtown Dubai | 843m from downtown
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
The decor is like a one-second trip to Morocco, perfect for photos
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It's an average seafood restaurant in Dubai, but it's also considered high-end in China. The lobster is good, the salmon is fresh, and the steak is a bit tough compared to the desert here.
The couscous was fluffy and tasty, the mixed grill was juicy and tender, there was a good variety of meats, and the Moroccan tea was the perfect way to end the meal, aromatic and refreshing.
No.
9
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Al Hallab
4.7
/5
10 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 24.00
Downtown Dubai | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: Emaar Boulevard The Dubai Mall, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
Authentic Lebanon BBQ skewers
A brand with a legacy of over 100 years
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A Middle Eastern restaurant recommended by a friend. The grilled prawns are super delicious. I will come again!
The dishes are refreshing and not greasy. I will definitely come again. I like everything here.
No.
10
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Al Ustad Special Kebab
4.2
/5
11 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From € 22.00
Bur Dubai | 6.7 km from downtown
Address: Metro Station - Al Mussallah Rd - near Al Fahidi - Al Hamriya - Dubai
No.20 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Dubai
Highlights:
A well-known local kebab restaurant with international currency under the tables
Verified user reviews
This is a large barbecue restaurant. There are many kinds of barbecued meat, including beef, mutton, and camel meat. The mutton is the best, very tender. The vegetables are also good.
Don''t understand the hype
Went here with the family... Lively place but overpriced for what it is... Kebabs were nice but nothing spectacular... I feel people have fallen for the back story - the food is mediocre at best...
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