The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Dubai

Tresind Studio at St. Regis Gardens in Dubai is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Himanshu Saini, known for its fresh take on Indian cuisine. The team highlights local, sustainable ingredients and welcomes guests with genuine warmth, creating a memorable and inviting dining experience.

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Mohamad Orfali

Chef

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 RESTAURANT is a casual bistro in Dubai led by three Syrian brothers who blend their heritage with fresh ideas. Their welcoming atmosphere and playful approach to cooking have earned the restaurant international recognition. It’s a comfortable spot where guests can enjoy thoughtful flavors and genuine hospitality.

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Himanshu Saini

Chef

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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Ossiano is a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Dubai known for its creative approach to fine dining. You can dine alongside a huge aquarium, which adds to the atmosphere without taking away from the thoughtful seafood and vegetarian menus. This combination of setting and cuisine creates a memorable experience that feels both refined and welcoming.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

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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Trèsind Dubai has earned recognition in the Dubai MICHELIN Guide for its fresh perspective on Indian flavors. It’s often praised for its inviting setting and creative approach to spices and techniques. Whether you live in the city or you’re just visiting, it’s a spot many consider worth exploring.

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Marc Karim Vermette

Mr

Absolutely spectacular technique and delivery. For the visitor, this is a must taste during any trip to Dubai. For the seasoned veteran - if you haven't been to Tresind, it will surely become one of if not your favourite place in Dubai.

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Dubai holds a Michelin star and brings centuries-old British cooking into the present day. Its setting at Atlantis The Royal hotel is often praised for attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. The dining experience balances historical inspiration with modern touches in a relaxed setting.

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Hrvoje Petric

Food & Wine Writer

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (1* Michelin) offers diners a cutting-edge take on historic British cuisine dating back to the 1300s. This unique restaurant which is settled in the Atlantis the Royal hotel, takes you on a delightful promenade through the kitchens of medieval Britain through contemporary eyes. Chef Heston Blumenthal embarked on a journey to create a menu that transports historical discoveries and fascinations into a new and evolving modern dining experience. His iconic and signature dishes such as the Meat Fruit, a playful mandarin and chicken liver parfait, and jovially named Tipsy Cake, a spit roast pineapple dessert circa 1810, are world-renowned.

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Moonrise is a 12-seater chef’s table perched on a rooftop in Dubai. Led by Chef Solemann Haddad, it offers an ever-evolving menu that highlights Middle Eastern influences alongside global inspirations. The intimate setting creates a welcoming spot for anyone curious to explore creative cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Himanshu Saini

Chef

This place has a very unique concept and stands out because it does something very different. Chef Solemann Haddad cooks around the Dubai food culture which is a mix of Indian, Sri Lankan and Pakistani influences. He's grown up in Dubai, and has seen since he was a kid what the city started from and what it has become. Now he brings back the nostalgia for people who have lived in Dubai for many years. He is self-taught, which is why he has his own interpretation in his cooking - it's not derived from working with another chefs.

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TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant in Dubai is recognized in the 2023 Michelin Guide and is known for using premium ingredients brought in directly from Japan. Led by experienced chefs specializing in omakase and top-grade wagyu, the restaurant highlights a refined yet welcoming vibe. Guests can expect attentive service and a focus on fresh, high-quality produce.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

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

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Alici sits on Bluewaters Island with sweeping views of the sea and the Dubai Marina skyline. It offers a relaxed yet refined setting, focusing on fresh seafood and a bright, open atmosphere. Guests can enjoy both indoor seating and a sunny terrace, making it a welcoming spot for lunch or dinner.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

I recommend Alici as it is one of the better Italian restaurants in Dubai with a beautiful location overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Dubai Marina skyline. It is a picturesque lunch spot (dinner also available) serving good food in a sophisticated atmosphere. The wine menu is also strong. The sunny terrace is replete with trees and cobalt pots making for excellent al fresco dining in the more forgiving winter months. I recommend sitting upstairs in front of the large windows or on the terrace to enjoy the best views. The menu is primarily seafood but there are a few options in case you’re with people who do not like seafood. I recommend the grilled octopus with beluga lentils with a saffron red pepper romanesco sauce (85 dhs), oven baked Atlantic halibut with clams, razor clams, mussels and a seafood broth (135 dhs), raw gambero rosso prawns (85dhs), black truffle risotto (175dhs), cannoli (45dhs).

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Avatara Restaurant in Dubai offers a vegetarian Indian fine dining experience that has earned it a Michelin star. Chef Rahul Rana and his team stay true to traditional roots while exploring fresh ways to highlight plant-based ingredients. It’s a welcoming spot for anyone curious about a thoughtful, modern approach to vegetarian cuisine.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

Avatara offers Dubai its vision of an emerging, plant-based fine dining trend, through modern Indian cooking. Avatara celebrates vegetarian, modern Indian cuisine through a fine dining menu without dairy, alliums or a heavy peddle on processed carbs. The concept is inspired by a variety of religious rituals and highlights the nutritional value of key ingredients. Chef Rahul Rana launched an impressive first menu and we should watch what they do next.

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Carnival by Trèsind Restaurant & Bar is the younger sibling of Indian fine-dining staple Trèsind, offering a playful twist on elevated cooking. It has a lively atmosphere with bold flavors, tableside theatrics, and music that can be on the louder side. You'll find a spirited setting that keeps things fun and memorable.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model

The younger sibling to Indian fine-dining staple Trèsind, and run with that mentality. It’s all a bit mad, but it’s very tasty and high on spice and bold flavours. There's tableside food theatrics and the music is loud (too loud). Still, lunch here was a joyous ride and explosion of wonderful dishes.

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Gaia Dubai is a Greek-inspired restaurant in the Dubai International Financial Centre, known for its friendly vibe and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Chef Izu’s welcoming approach makes guests feel at ease, whether they’re at the bar or seated in the main dining area. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, offering a comfortable spot to enjoy a flavorful meal.

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Andreas Caminada

Chef

Amazing concept with super tasty food and vibrant atmosphere. I recommend to eat at the bar area. Greek inspired food. A cuisine with focus on amazing fresh and great products. Chef Izu is a fantastic chef and Host.

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La Vita in Dubai offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors with a theatrical twist. Led by a German-Iranian chef who personally presents each course, it provides a bright and lively dining experience that fits the city’s bold style.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model

Totally, totally bonkers! Like proper mad. The food is good, clean and fresh Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours but the pomp and theatre grows tiresome. The chef is a mix of German and Iranian and announces himself to the table, returning for every course in a black suit and tie to present the menu. This restaurant is more about the chef than the food, and that's a shame. At one point, huge speakers are wheeled to the table and there's a whole theatrical reenactment of a Persian prince delivering the lamb course (it has to be seen to be believed). It's very bright, very colourful, very crass, pretentious, and very Versace - all very Dubai.

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Mimi Kakushi brings a welcoming taste of 1930s Japan to Dubai’s Four Seasons Jumeirah, blending glossy woods, warm lighting, and stylish décor. Created in collaboration with the La Cantine team and local chef Reif Othman, it offers a fresh spin on Asian-inspired cuisine in a popular dining spot. Bookings are recommended, as it’s quickly becoming a favorite among those looking for something new in the city.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

Mimi Kakushi is a brand new opening in Dubai Jumeirah’s Four Seasons hotel combining the best of the La Cantine restaurant group in consultation with local talent, Reif Othman. The stunning decor channels early 1930s Japan with glossy woods, portraits, palm leaves and warm lighting. Mimi Kakushi injects much needed innovation into Dubai’s Asian food scene evolving now stalwart classics with twists. Menu highlights included the wagyu foie gras gyozas with refreshing pickled cucumber and truffle soy butter. A delicious Kagoshima wagyu maki roll with sukiyaki sauce in an onsen egg dip. Lighter dishes included a smashed hamachi with yuzu guacamole, crispy nori and yuzu soy and the generously portions king crab with mizuna, crisp baby potatoes and wasabi dressing. As with many restaurants that focus on small plate dining in Dubai, The bill can add up quickly as you collect a number of small plates to eat. However many dishes stay impressively below 100 dhs. Bookings are absolutely essential as this brand-new restaurant is very popular in an already popular cul de sac of high-end restaurants in Dubai.

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Stay by Yannick Alleno is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Dubai that showcases skillful French cooking. Many guests appreciate the careful preparation and attention to detail in every dish. Located in One&Only The Palm, it provides a calm setting for a refined dining experience.

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Dan Fahy

Travelling Foodie

Fantastic food in a soulless restaurant Dined this week at this newly awarded 2* in Dubai and was unfortunately left feeling a little flat by the overall experience. Food wise it was almost faultless, Yannick is a master at French cooking and he's instilled his team with the abilities to create tasty, unique dishes. Sadly, the stiff service, hideous decor and elevator let the restaurant down in a big way and at the best part of 1000 dollars for a 2 top, we came away feeling a little hard done by. It's also worth mentioning that the wine pairing is one of the least inspiring we've come across as well. If you're not fussed about excellent service and you enjoy a gaufy interior, I'd be surprised if you came away unimpressed on what the food has to offer.

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Sucre Fire Dining Dubai is a welcoming spot in the heart of DIFC that highlights the art of Mediterranean fire cooking. Led by Chef Fernando Trocca, it combines fresh ingredients with an open-kitchen concept for a casual yet memorable dining experience. The relaxed lounge and bar areas add to the warm atmosphere, making it an inviting place to share good times.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

Fabulous place and food in DIFC Sucre by Argentinian chef Fernando Trocca is a beautiful restaurant in the financial district of Dubai known as DIFC. The place is a welcome change from the usual suspects. The food is excellent with beautiful dishes with hints of Argentina here and there. Obviously they make excellent steaks but much more. Don’t miss the dulce de leche fondant.

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Teible is a new restaurant in Dubai that focuses on farm-to-table, sustainably sourced local ingredients. By drawing out bold flavors from what’s fresh and local, it has already become a restaurant to watch in the city.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

Teible is at its best when drawing big flavours out of local ingredients. Teible recently opened focusing on farm to table, sustainably sourced local ingredients. It’s best dishes are those bold, “go for it” courses layering flavours — like the garum steak tartare with manchego, 80 day fermented local beef garum burger or the thousand dates mille-feuille with fresh fig brûlée. This is a restaurant to watch in Dubai.

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The Experience by Reif Othman in Dubai features a cozy 12-seat counter with a low-key, speakeasy feel. Chef Reif’s interest in streetwear and sneaker culture sets a fun vibe in the arrival area. Every few months, the omakase menu switches up its influences, so guests can expect something fresh and different with each visit.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

Local favourite Reif Othman re-launches his more casual omakase inside his successful Reif Kushiyaki. Reif’s fingerprints are all over this omakase. His signature simplicity focuses on doing less but more, drawing the best out of quality, premium ingredients. Dishes such as uni nigiri, raw scallops brushed with seaweed butter and a caviar-studded otoro gunkan wrapped in nori make for exceptional and special mouthfuls. These are followed by larger courses including a Kagoshima Wagyu beef shabu-shabu steeped in the clearest of wagyu dashi lifted by pools of yuzu oil. Unlicensed, it’s an excellent way to tip toe into an informal omakase.

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The Guild is a new spot in Dubai’s DIFC, recognized as MICHELIN Guide’s Opening of the Year 2024. It has multiple kitchens and inviting spaces, setting the scene for a relaxed meal or drinks any day of the week. Lively music and thoughtful design add to its welcoming atmosphere without feeling over the top.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

It’s brand new but I’m ready to recommend it. The Guild is now into its 3rd month and it keeps on getting better. It’s a huge restaurant with multiple kitchens. It’s also beautifully designed and built. The drinks are excellent as is the food. There’s a wood burning oven that’s visible from the main room called The Salon. There’s a raw bar and a big selection of fish as well. You can get everything from a burger to a steak sandwich to a wagyu steak to a turbot to a … you get the point. There’s something for everyone.

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The MAINE Land Brasserie in Business Bay offers a classic brasserie feel with a modern edge, highlighted by soaring windows and striking décor. They source many of their ingredients from local UAE farms and feature a dedicated vegan menu, making it a welcoming spot for different tastes. Whether you’re there for a business lunch or a night out with friends, the atmosphere balances eye-catching style and casual comfort.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

The Maine occupies that rarest of spaces in Dubai: casual brasserie-style dining complete with charred veal chops, freshly shucked oysters and short rib croquettes laced with jalapeños. A New England accent to the menu meets high glamour complete with church-like soaring windows and plunging chandeliers. Chilled champagne and a dedicated vegan menu. The Maine also sources many ingredients from local UAE farms. A restaurant that covers most of the bases from corporate lunches to special dinners with friends. There are two other restaurants in Dubai but this is the one you want.

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