Dubai Top 10 Restaurants – Global Culinary Report

Tresind Studio is an Indian restaurant that offers a contemporary dining experience led by Chef Himanshu. The restaurant is known for its innovative culinary concepts and exquisite presentations, blending traditional Indian flavors with modern gastronomy techniques. With a focus on the transformation and amplification of humble ingredients, Tresind Studio's menu offers a captivating fusion of taste and aesthetics, making it an ideal destination for culinary enthusiasts.

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Mohamad Orfali

Chef – Dubai, United Arab of emirates

Tresind Studio is a great place for some really nice Indian food. I’ve known the guys since they opened in 2014. They’ve taken their modern Indian cuisine to an upper level with quite surprising flavours and textures and beautiful looking dishes.

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Orfali Bros Bistro Restaurant offers a delightful bistro experience, brought to life by the three Syrian Orfali brothers. Their menu is a creative exploration of Syrian cuisine, with dishes like the Shish Barak a la Gyoza, a Levantine favorite transformed with wagyu beef dumplings and garlic yogurt. Not only is their food innovative, but their non-alcoholic beverages, such as homemade Kombuchas, are equally remarkable, making Orfali Bros Bistro a must-visit for those seeking a novel culinary experience.

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Himanshu Saini

Chef – Dubai , United Arab Emirates

I really like what the Orfali brothers are doing with the Syrian cuisine and how they’ve adapted their cooking to the ingredients available here. A lot of people don't know much about their cuisine, but I believe in cuisines that didn't have the exposure before. I’m a big believer in an underdog story, how they struggled to open their restaurant for many years and after pandemic set up their own place and and just roll the game from there.

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Slab - Mercato offers modern cuisine at affordable prices, with a regularly changing menu to keep things fresh and exciting. The restaurant is led by the talented American-Peruvian chef, Omar Rodriguez, who is known for his diverse dishes ranging from ceviche to steak or fillet mignon. Customers particularly enjoy the great salads and absolutely fantastic desserts, such as the popular torrija.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Excellent food by a fantastic chef. It’s in a mall but is far from a “mall restaurant”.

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San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles is a small but popular spot in Dubai, known for its homemade delicacies. The restaurant's signature dishes include traditional biang biang noodles with beef and homemade cumin chilli oil, spicy wontons in black vinegar, and a refreshing chilli cucumber salad. Guests can also watch the chefs hand-pull noodles, adding to the authentic experience.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

You know you’re coming back before you leave. Another small, hard-to-find space in JLT with less than 20 seats and a line out the door. San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles sells more than just that, but it’s the reason you should come. Get the traditional biang biang noodles (with gamey beef) laced with a generous splash of their homemade cumin chilli oil, the homemade spicy wontons in black vinegar and the cooling-but-spiked chilli cucumber salad. Prices are reasonable. Be prepared to wait for a table.

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TakaHisa is a high-end establishment offering premium sushi and wagyu, using the finest quality produce imported directly from Japan. Their menu includes delicacies such as chilled Ozaki beef carpaccio with caviar, smoked bonito, steamed Japanese hairy crab, and abalone in a thick uni and light soy dressing. With an extensive and well-selected range of wine and sake, this restaurant provides a memorable dining experience in an elegant setting.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

High end Japanese sushi and wagyu restaurant. They use the highest quality produce flown in from Japan.

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Ossiano is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Atlantis Hotel, known for its grand aquarium backdrop and exquisite seafood dishes. The menu, crafted under the guidance of Chef Gregoire, features a ten-course tasting experience with a clear French influence, including standout dishes like Brittany brown crab, Rabe de Brest scallop, and langoustine. Not just limited to seafood, Ossiano also offers an impressive vegetarian menu, praised for its balance of texture and flavor, and the personal touch of Chef Gregoire's stories that enhance the dining experience.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Phenomenal The setting is magnificent with huge windows looking into the huge aquarium at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai. This is a Michelin starred restaurant that may well get its second star next week. The food is fantastic and the chef takes you on a voyage of taste and sight. Highly recommended tasting menu.

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Fusion Ceviche is a casual Peruvian restaurant, popular in its neighborhood for more than just ceviche. The place is known for its communal tables and ceviche bar, where locals often gather to enjoy grilled octopus, empanadas, seafood rice, and three milk cake. Despite its casual ambiance, the quality of its dishes makes it a worthwhile visit for those seeking a taste of Peruvian cuisine.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A local delivery hero done good by opening an instantly popular neighbourhood cevicheria Fusion Ceviche is a decidedly casual, but determined Peruvian restaurant that serves more than just ceviche. It is a communal space for the residents in the area to eat rounds of grilled octopus, empanadas, seafood rice and three milk cake as they come together around communal tables and the ceviche bar. It leans on your goodwill a little, but the results are worth it.

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Rivas Restaurant, nestled near the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, is a popular spot for Persian food among locals. The menu boasts a variety of grills cooked to perfection, offering an authentic taste of home-cooked Iranian cuisine. The dedication and passion of the owner, Masoud, is reflected in every dish, making Rivas a highly recommended place for Persian food lovers.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Best Persian Food in Dubai Rivas is where we Dubai locals go for Iranian food. It is hidden inside a small neighborhood mall near Burj Al Arab hotel. The food is exquisite. The grills are done to perfection. Everything you have there is incredible and tastes like home cooking. The reason is the owner Masoud who puts in long hours and much love into his place. I highly recommend it.

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Al Fannah Restaurant is a hidden gem known for its South Indian style cuisine, with a specific emphasis on seafood dishes. Customers highly recommend the spicy fried prawns and grilled or fried fish, describing them as some of the best they've ever had. With a variety of seafood options on the menu, including their signature Seabream grill and a mixed seafood bucket, Al Fannah guarantees a satisfying meal for seafood lovers.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Best spicy fried prawns ever… This is a hidden gems only locals know about. They do south Indian style foods and specialize in fish and prawns. For me, their fried prawns are the best I ever had. They are spicy and delicious. Go for a grilled or fried fish as well. It is one of my Dubai favorite meals.

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Hōseki is a high-end Japanese restaurant offering a unique omakase experience, which means "I leave it to you." The menu changes daily, based on the freshest ingredients and the preferences of the diners. With just nine seats, an intimate setting is guaranteed, and the restaurant provides a tranquil dining experience with its subtle, beautifully prepared dishes.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Omakase Delight Hoseki is the closest thing to being in Tokyo that you can experience in Dubai. It is ultra highend sushi done to Japan standards. Everything and everyone here is Japanese. They were awarded by Michelin and deservedly so.

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