You can go on a tasting tour of the world while you are in Dubai. From the best French cuisine to international fast food joints, sushi bars and more, the shopping malls of Dubai have the best restaurants, fine dining options, cafes and lots more. Nevertheless, Dubai is equally famous for authentic Arabic cuisine.
Here is the list of the best Arabic restaurants in Dubai:
Al Farooj Fresh
Come savour the juicy grilled chicken and the best shawarma roll in town at Al Farooj. Renowned as one of the best shawarma Makers in the UAE, you can spot Al Farooj outlets at multiple destinations across Dubai.
Phone: +971 600 522255
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 60
Website: http://www.alfarooj.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alfarooj.fresh
Reem Al Bawadi
Serving authentic Arabic food, Reem Al Bawadi has 12 restaurants across the Middle East, with six of them in Dubai. You can start your day with a fresh homemade breakfast of crunchy falafels or the classic Eggs Benedict. The extensive menu features a delectable variety of soups and salads along with hot and cold mezze. The in-house speciality, Reem Al Bawadi Mixed Grill comes with an assortment of lamb cubes, shish tawook, kafta, meat arayes and chops, and vegetables, which are grilled over hot coals to give it a smoky flavour.
Phone: + 971 4 259 6000
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 210
Website: http://www.reemalbawadi.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reemalbawadirestaurantandcafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reem_al_bawadi
The Mixed Grill at Reem Al Bawadi
Kenafa Nabulsieh at Reem Al Bawadi
It’s all about fresh and healthy ingredients at Beirut Restaurant & Grill at the Mall of the Emirates. The first in the region to introduce the concept of displaying fresh food on their counters; you can be sure of absolutely fresh and great tasting food.
Phone: +971 4 3988881, +971 4 3988882
Cuisine: Arabic Grill
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 80
Website: http://www.beirutrestaurants.ae
A fusion of the cultures from Lebanon, Morocco, and Damascus, Al Halabi is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai. Al Halabi is fine Arabic cuisine at its best as it marries Lebanese flavours with tastes from the Aleppo region in Syria, to create amazing signature dishes.
Don’t miss out on appetizers like vine leaves and cheese rolls; salads such as tabbouleh and fattoush; grilled meats and kafta, as well as decadent desserts like the Kunafeh and Riz bi Haleeb.
Phone: +971 4 3951615
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 200
Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets
Step into Al Hallab Restaurant & Sweets at Level 1 of the Mall of the Emirates, for authentic Arabic dishes in Dubai. With a rich history that dates back to the 1880s, their recipes have been passed on from one generation to the other. From authentic Lebanese hot and cold starters to soups and grills, their menu also features international salads, sweets and more.
Phone: +971 4 282 3388
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 120
Website: https://alhallabrestaurant.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlHallabUAE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alhallabuae
The delicious Kabab Khoush Khash at Al Hallab
Almaz by Momo
From the superlative menu to the plush décor, everything at Almaz by Momo embodies a beautiful blend of innovation and tradition. Open on all 7 days of the week; Almaz is a great place to dine and experience the choicest Arabic food preparations.
Phone: +971 4 4371663
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 250
Savour a never-ending selection of hot and cold mezzes and other regional delicacies like Fukharat and Mashawi at Azkadenya, the Jordanian restaurant at The Mall of The Emirates. The eclectic décor is a reflection of pop culture & vintage inspiration. The chefs give a special twist to the traditional Arabic dishes that are served here.
Phone: +971 4 2753173
Cuisine: Arabic
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (All 7 days)
Avg. Cost for 2: AED 180
So set off on a culinary journey and discover the flavours of the region.