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28 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Dubai

Middle Eastern cuisine in Dubai showcases the rich culinary heritage of the region with aromatic spices, tender grilled meats, and fresh mezze platters. From traditional Lebanese dishes to modern interpretations of Persian flavors, discover the authentic tastes that define Middle Eastern hospitality and dining excellence.

Kebab Bel Karaz at Orfali Bros with pine nuts and breadcrumb topping
1 Star
Dubai Gem
Gem
Best 100
Best 100

Orfali Bros

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

Moonrise

8.8
Al Satwa
$$$$ · Contemporary, Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern mezze platter with tomato-based skillet dish, fresh vegetables, dips, and traditional accompaniments

Trove

8.4
Downtown Dubai
Bakery & Desserts, Middle Eastern
Stack of luqaimat (Emirati dumplings) coated in sesame seeds and honey glaze
Best 100
Best 100

Al Khayma Heritage

8.4
Al Fahidi
$$ · Emirati, Middle Eastern
Overhead view of Middle Eastern mezze platter at Somewhere including hummus, shrimp kunafa, beetroot rice, and flatbreads

Somewhere

8.3
Downtown Dubai
$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Fine dining fatteh salad with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and pomegranate
Bib Gourmand
Best 100
Best 100

Bait Maryam

8.3
Jumeirah
$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Close-up of Persian kabab koobideh with charred exterior, saffron rice, and traditional side garnishes on decorative plate
Bib Gourmand

Shabestan

8.2
Deira
$$ · Iranian, Middle Eastern
Grilled tiger prawns and vegetables on wooden serving board at Sallet Al Syad seafood restaurant
Best 100
Best 100

Sallet Al Sayad Seafood

8.2
Al Karama
$$ · Middle Eastern
Grilled chicken kebab with fries served in fine dining setting at Al Safadi

Al Safadi (DIFC)

8.2
DIFC
$$ · Lebanese, Mediterranean
Traditional Middle Eastern mezze spread with dips, vegetables, and accompaniments on woven platter

Awani (JBR)

8.2
Dubai Marina
$$ · Jordanian, Lebanese
Mama'esh restaurant food spread featuring manaeesh, hummus, and traditional Palestinian dishes

Mama'esh (Central Park Towers)

8.1
DIFC
$$ · Middle Eastern, Palestinian
Al Fanar signature seafood tray with grilled fish, calamari, and rice

Al Fanar Seafood

8.1
Al Hamriya
$$ · Emirati, Middle Eastern
Wood-fired pepperoni pizza with fresh mozzarella at Table Otto Dubai

Table Otto (Dubai Mall)

8.1
Downtown Dubai
$$ · International, Middle Eastern
Lamb mandi with basmati rice, meat pieces, and traditional vegetable sides at Mandi Man Dubai

Mandi Man

8.0
Al Khail
$ · Middle Eastern
Zaroob (Deira City Center)

Zaroob (Deira City Center)

7.9
Deira
$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Honey cake with striped mascarpone cheese topping on a dark slate plate

A Normal Day

7.9
Al Wasl
Contemporary, Middle Eastern
Chargrilled red snapper at Ibn AlBahr Dubai, professionally photographed with Arabic and English text overlay
The Plate

Ibn AlBahr Seafood

7.9
Palm Jumeirah
$$ · Lebanese, Mediterranean
Mixed grill platter with grilled meats, fries, salad, and traditional accompaniments

Babati Shisha Lounge (Business Bay)

7.8
Business Bay
$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Artfully presented hummus with olive oil, parsley garnish, and fresh apple slices

Qasmieh Al-Fawal (Warqa)

7.8
Al Warqa
$ · Middle Eastern
Overhead view of Bayroot Deli dishes including shawarma bowls, colorful salads with edible flowers, and mezze preparations

Bayroot Deli

7.8
Bur Dubai
$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Lahmacun flatbread served with fresh vegetable accompaniment and blue-rimmed plate

Bait Maryam (MCC)

7.7
Mirdif
Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Khan Murjan Dubai spiced meat served on flatbread with traditional presentation

Khan Murjan

7.7
Oud Metha
$$ · Egyptian, Iranian
Plated kibbeh with mint garnish at Siraj restaurant
The Plate

Siraj

7.6
Downtown Dubai
$$ · Emirati, Lebanese
Grilled lamb chops with herb crust and bone marrow at Al Maskoof Al Iraqi Dubai

Al Maskoof Al Iraqi

7.6
Al Safa
$$ · Iraqi, Middle Eastern
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