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Restaurants

Hand-picked Dubai restaurants we personally vouch for. Every one carries the abujiggy Approved badge.

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🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.9

Arabian Tea House - Jumeirah Archaeological Site, Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Emirati JUMEIRAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL AED 75โ€“200

Casual offshoot serving breakfast, local seafood, meat & vegetarian dishes, plus coffee & teas.

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★ 4.9

Kokoro Hand Roll Bar (The Dubai Mall)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese The Dubai Mall AED 75โ€“200

"Kokoro Hand Roll Bar at The Dubai Mall feels like a small Japanese corner hidden inside the chaos of the…

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★ 4.9

SushiArt - Dubai Mall

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Dubai Mall - Unit LG - 116 - Financial Ctr St AED 75โ€“200

"I recently visited Sushi Art Dubai Mall and honestly, it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. First…

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★ 4.8

Al Mashawi Al Halabya | Al Barsha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ Syrian Al Barsha First AED 75โ€“200

"If youโ€™re looking for authentic Syrian flavors in Al Barsha, Al Mashawi Al Halabya is a must-visit! From the second…

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🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.8

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Emirati Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St AED 75โ€“200

"I had the most delightful Iftar at the Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi! From start to finish, the experience…

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★ 4.8

P.F. Chang's

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese near Waterfall, Dubai Mall - Ground Floor - Financial Ctr St AED 200โ€“450

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

Approved!
★ 4.8

Al Beiruti Cafe DIFC

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese Innovations hub 1 - Al Sukook street AED 75โ€“200

"Vibrant, energetic and overall really nice. Upscale vibe, good pricing - considering the high end area as well. Our shisha…

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★ 4.8

THE SIB RESTAURANT Triple 777 CENTER Branch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Umm Al Sheif St AED 75โ€“200

"A Memorable Night at THE SIB RESTAURANT! I visited THE SIB RESTAURANT last night with my family, and I just…

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★ 4.8

High Joint Dubai Mall

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Level 2 food court -Dubai mall Shop # SF-13--32 AED 75โ€“200

"This was named one of the top burger spots in UAE and I had to check it out. I ordered…

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★ 4.7

ZouZou Turkish & Lebanese Restaurant | Jumeirah 1 Opposite Lamer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkish Jumeria 1, Jumeria Rd - 47A St AED 75โ€“200

Relaxed spot for Turkish & Lebanese cuisine served in a rustic dining space that has patio seating.

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🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.7

Parker's

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Dubai Mall AED 200โ€“450

"This is the go to spot for desserts in Dubai. It has the famous matilda cake that is worth all…

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★ 4.7

Vapiano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian Ground Floor, Fountain side, The Dubai Mall AED 75โ€“200

Laid-back restaurant featuring made-to-order fresh pasta dishes, along with pizza & salad.

Approved!
★ 4.7

Time Out Market Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Level 3, Souk Al Bahar - Downtown AED 75โ€“200

Grand, sprawling food hall with a terrace offering vegan eats, pizza & fine dining, plus wine.

Approved!
★ 4.7

Berenjak Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Dar Wasl Mall - Shop 01 - Al Wasl Rd AED 75โ€“200

"Literally best Iranian restaurant in Dubai.. not only about the food its the feeling you get entering to completely different…

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★ 4.7

Din Tai Fung

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese The Dubai Mall - Financial Ctr St AED 75โ€“200

"We had a lovely dining experience at Din Tai Fung in Dubai Mall with my mom and dad. From start…

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★ 4.7

Mamaesh Al Manara ู…ู…ุงุฆูŠุด ุงู„ู…ู†ุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ Palestinian Union Coop - Villa 1081 - Al Wasl Rd - Umm Suqeim AED 75โ€“200

Down-to-earth eatery whipping up classic Palestinian street foods such as fatayer, hummus & wraps.

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🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.7

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafรฉ-Mercato Mall, Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Emirati First Floor, Mercato Shopping Mall AED 75โ€“200

"Lovely visiting first time a Bosnian cuisine restaurant. Food was amazing and tasted really good. Forgot to take a picture.…

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★ 4.7

Moon Slice Pizza Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian Dar Wasl Mall - Al Wasl Rd AED 75โ€“200

"โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Moonslice Pizza absolutely nailed it ๐Ÿ‘ Tried the arancini, pepperoni pizza, short ribs, and the snaps frittatas and honestly,…

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★ 4.7

Origami Sushi Dubai Mall

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue, Level 2 AED 75โ€“200

"We celebrated an intimate birthday at Origami Restaurant โ€“ Dubai Mall when my relatives came to visit, and honestlyโ€ฆ one…

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★ 4.7

YAVA Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ Palestinian 51 Al Wasl Rd AED 75โ€“200

"Finally I made it to YAVA, been hearing amazing things about it. Diverse menu with great options for pescatarians like…

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★ 4.6

AlSafadi Restaurant DIFC

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese 127 Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

Traditional Lebanese cuisine served in a long-established restaurant, part of a small chain.

Approved!
★ 4.6

AlSafadi Restaurant DIFC

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese 127 Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

Traditional Lebanese cuisine served in a long-established restaurant, part of a small chain.

Approved!
★ 4.6

Al Beiruti SZR

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese Exit 41 - Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

Polished option featuring modern Lebanese cuisine & shisha facilities in stylish surroundings.

Approved!
★ 4.6

MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkish The District - Dubai Mall - Unit GS - 039, Ground Floor - Financial Ctr St AED 200โ€“450

"We had a delightful experience at MADO, The District โ€“ Dubai Mall. We actually visited twice in the same day,…

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★ 4.6

Awani - The Dubai Mall

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese The Dubai Mall AED 75โ€“200

"Amazing restaurant in Dubai mall! I came here with a friend for breakfast and we loved it so much. Both…

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★ 4.6

Babel Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese The Dubai Mall - Fashion Avenue - 1st Floor Financial Ctr St AED 75โ€“200

Contemporary, wood-clad eatery serving modern Lebanese & Mediterranean classics, with a terrace.

Approved!
★ 4.6

Bait Maryam - Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ Palestinian JLT Cluster D - Cluster D AED 75โ€“200

"We discovered this place completely by chance. To be honest, I was a bit hesitant when I first visited and…

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★ 4.6

Za Za Slice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian South Heights Tower A Shop 04 AED 75โ€“200

"Nice concept with a clear focus on quality pizza. The pizza was very good, with fresh ingredients and a well-balanced…

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★ 4.6

THE SIB RESTAURANT Palm Strip Mall Branch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian JUMEIRA 1 PALM STRIP MALL 1ST FLOOR SHOP F22 AED 75โ€“200

"โญโญโญโญโญ Had lunch today at The Sib and it was a great experience. The food was truly delicious especially the…

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★ 4.6

Pickl City Walk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Building 9, City Walk AED 75โ€“200

"Had a great first experience visiting Pickl. Came around 3am and was greeted by Lloyd, suggested me the Chicken Sando…

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★ 4.5

The Cheesecake Factory

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Dubai Mall - Unit GF - 116 - Aquarium AED 200โ€“450

American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

Approved!
★ 4.5

Hadoota Masreya

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egyptian ุจู†ุงูŠุฉ ู…ุทู„ูˆุจ, Al Safa Buildings - Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

Traditional Egyptian choice with a warm atmosphere offering a classic menu, along with a buffet.

Approved!
★ 4.5

Al Hallab

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese The Dubai Mall - Second floor AED 75โ€“200

Classic, spacious Lebanese restaurant at The Dubai Mall featuring a terrace with fountain views.

Approved!
★ 4.5

Kabab Erbil Iraqi Restaurant Jumeirah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi 357 Jumeira St AED 75โ€“200

"A true Iraqi dining experience ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถโœจ From the moment you walk in, the vibe is vibrant, warm, and incredibly welcoming…

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★ 4.5

Al Hallab Bab El Bahr

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese 29 Burj Dubai Boulevard - Moh\'d Bin Rashed Blvd AED 75โ€“200

Contemporary eatery with patio seating offering Mediterranean & Lebanese market-style seafood.

Approved!
★ 4.5

Three by Eva

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ Palestinian Villa 53 - Al Wasl Street - 23B St AED 75โ€“200

"We stopped by for a late lunch and had a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted…

Approved!
🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.5

SALT Downtown

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Dubai Mall - Souk Al Bahar Bridge AED 75โ€“200

"A much needed feast after a long travel day! The lettuce sliders are naturally gluten free and the chips without…

Approved!
★ 4.5

Iranish Iranian Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Iranish, Shop16/17, Wasl51, Al Wasl Road - 1st AED 75โ€“200

"Visited the restaurant based on a friendโ€™s recommendation. The atmosphere was pleasant with a decent number of guests creating a…

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★ 4.5

Shanasheel Restaurant & Coffee Shop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi Jumeirah AED 75โ€“200

"Absolutely amazing experience at Shanasheel Restaurant in Dubai! The food was outstanding โ€” every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared."…

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★ 4.5

Bentoya Kitchen Sheikh Zayed Road

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Block D,Al Kawakeb Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

"I had lunch at Bento-Ya and it was such a great experience! The food was super fresh and full of…

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★ 4.5

Miran Erbil Iraqi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi Umm Al Sheif AED 75โ€“200

"My favorite restaurant in Dubai, ticking every box (food, service, atmosphere). Indoor and streetside patio tables (recommend sitting inside, the…

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★ 4.4

Al Ustad Special Kebab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Metro Station - Al Mussallah Rd - Al Fahidi Under AED 75

Popular spot turning out kebabs & other Persian favorites in an easygoing, photo-filled space.

Approved!
★ 4.4

Zuma Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Podium Level, Gate Village - 06 Al Mustaqbal St AED 450+

Chic Japanese restaurant with steel and granite decor, serving sushi, grill dishes & sharing plates.

Approved!
★ 4.4

Bestoon Samad Iraqi Food Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi Al Ghurair Centre - Al Rigga Rd AED 75โ€“200

Refined specialist serving global & Iraqi staples including hummus, grilled meats, seafood & pasta.

Approved!
★ 4.4

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Dubai Mall

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American ุฏุจูŠ ู…ูˆู„ุŒ - Financial Ctr St AED 75โ€“200

"We tried the famous spot serving the craziest milkshakes in Dubai ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿฅค And trust us, itโ€™s not just a milkshake,…

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★ 4.4

Shabestan Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek - Baniyas Rd AED 200โ€“450

Restaurant offering Iranian dishes, panoramic views and live traditional Persian music most nights.

Approved!
★ 4.4

Farsi Restaurant -

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iranian Executive Towers - G-101-100, Ground Floor, Bay Avenue - Al Amal St AED 75โ€“200

"I was honestly shocked by the portion sizes. ๐Ÿ˜‹ They also served lentil soup and a complimentary nan panir sabzi…

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★ 4.3

Five Guys

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Rd., Unit TDG - LG-102, The Dubai Mall - Unit LG - 101 - Financial Ctr St AED 75โ€“200

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Approved!
★ 4.3

Al Falamanki Dubai

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese ุดุงุฑุน ุดุงุทุฆ ุฌู…ูŠุฑุฉ - Four Seasons Resort AED 75โ€“200

"A true Lebanese classic. All the items on the menu taste amazing and the atmosphere is brilliant. The place has…

Approved!
🇦🇪 Emirati Brand
★ 4.3

SHE BURGER- Dar al wasl

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Dar Wasal Mall AED 75โ€“200

"The place has improved a lot, I tried the burger when it first opened and it was not good. Today…

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★ 4.3

Ninive

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Moroccan Emirates Towers Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

"Very good food. The Iftar menu is decent quality, quantity and variety." โ€” visitor review

Approved!
★ 4.3

AL MASKOOF Al IRAQI RESTAURANT

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi villa - 1083 Al Wasl Rd - UMM SUQEIM AED 75โ€“200

"Myself and my children had our Iftar at this popular restaurantโ€ฆas a holiday Iftar I was looking forward to the…

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★ 4.2

Al Amoor Express Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egyptian Aspin Commercial Tower - Ground Floor, Aspin Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Near Shangri-La Hotel - Dubai The - 3103 Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

"Had breakfast with an old colleague. He is an Egyptian so we went authentic. Pleasant and welcoming service, great tasting…

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★ 4.2

Istanbul Flower Restaurant

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkish Safestway Shopping Centre - Sheikh Zayed Rd AED 75โ€“200

"The best TURKISH restaurant in Dubai. Meat is higher quality and fresh. Salad is super fresh. The owner of the…