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24 Best Contemporary Restaurants in Dubai

Experience innovative culinary artistry where global techniques meet creative flair in Dubai's contemporary dining scene. Savour inventive dishes that blend seasonal ingredients with modern presentation, offering sophisticated flavours that push boundaries whilst respecting tradition.

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3 Stars

Tresind Studio (St. Regis Gardens)

9.4
Bur Dubai
$$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Fine dining tasting menu courses featuring creative plating and seafood preparations at Ossiano
1 Star

Ossiano

9.0
Jumeirah
$$$$ · Contemporary, Modern European
Avant-garde vegetarian course with botanical styling, edible flowers, and artistic wooden frame presentation
1 Star

Avatara

9.0
Dubai Hills
$$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Kebab Bel Karaz at Orfali Bros with pine nuts and breadcrumb topping
1 Star
Dubai Gem
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Orfali Bros

9.0
Al Wasl
$$$ · Contemporary, Middle Eastern
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1 Star

Moonrise

8.8
Al Satwa
$$$$ · Contemporary, Middle Eastern
Elegantly plated gourmet tapas with pear, salmon, and chocolate cake
1 Star

StreetXO (One Za'abeel)

8.8
Za'abeel
$$$$ · Asian Fusion, Contemporary
Fine dining petit fours dessert with edible flowers and crispy garnish on white plate

Row on 45

8.6
Dubai Marina
$$$$ · Contemporary, Modern European
Gourmet wagyu beef course with microgreens and sauce reduction on white plate with red wine pairing
The Plate

Pierre's TT

8.5
Dubai Festival City
$$$$ · Contemporary, French
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Trèsind

8.4
Al Sufouh
$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Tero Dubai - Black sesame seed sphere with orange uni on white plate

Tero (The Experience by Chef Reif Othman)

8.4
Dubai Hills
$$$$ · Contemporary, Japanese
Fine dining dessert presentation with baked goods in cast iron and caramelized cake on wooden board

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

8.4
Jumeirah
$$$$ · British, Contemporary
Professionally plated foie gras dish with creamy sauce at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon featuring gold charger plate and fine dining presentation

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

8.4
DIFC
$$$$ · Contemporary, French
Sliced beef steak with rosemary garnish and orange sauce reduction on white plate

11 Woodfire

8.3
Jumeirah
$$$ · Contemporary, Mediterranean
Seared fish fillet with golden sauce and black accent dots on white ribbed plate

Tansō

8.2
Jumeirah
$$$ · Contemporary, Japanese
Four-course fine dining tasting menu spread with varied plating styles and protein dishes

Indego by Vineet

8.2
Bur Dubai
$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Elegantly plated cylindrical appetizer with cilantro garnish and decorative sauce at Rooh Dubai

Rooh by Priya

8.2
Dubai Creek
$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Close-up of lamb curry in decorative metal serving bowl with fresh cilantro garnish
Bib Gourmand

Indya by Vineet

8.1
Dubai Marina
$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Golden fried cassava chaat spheres with herbs and chili garnish on black lentils in ceramic bowl

Masti

8.1
Downtown Dubai
$$$ · Asian Fusion, Contemporary
Seasoned charred shrimp on toasted bread with fresh herb garnish and lime

Lowe Dubai

8.0
Al Safa
$$ · Contemporary, International
Fine dining Asian cuisine showcasing dumpling in saffron sauce and premium small plates at Revelry Dubai
Bib Gourmand

Revelry

8.0
Bur Dubai
$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Artfully plated selection of gourmet canapés and appetizers at Atmosphere fine dining

Atmosphere (Burj Khalifa)

8.0
Downtown Dubai
$$$$ · Contemporary, French
Burrata salad with fresh vegetables and olive oil drizzle at Nazaara DIFC

Nazaara (Indian Fine Dining With Best Views)

8.0
DIFC
$$$ · Contemporary, Indian
Honey cake with striped mascarpone cheese topping on a dark slate plate

A Normal Day

7.9
Al Wasl
Contemporary, Middle Eastern
Pappardelle bolognese with grated cheese at Middle Child Dubai

Middle Child

7.5
Al Quoz
$$ · Contemporary, Modern European

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