14 Best Appetizers in Dubai

Start your meal with exceptional appetizers and small plates designed to awaken your palate. From traditional mezze platters to modern fusion starters, Dubai's restaurants offer creative first courses that set the stage for memorable dining experiences.

Glazed crispy chicken bites with sesame seeds and green onions in a gray ceramic bowl
Dubai Gem
Gem

The Banc Dubai - Restaurant & Bar

8.9
Calisto's Portuguese Restaurant storefront with green neon signage at Motor City location

Calisto's Portuguese Restaurant Motor City

8.8
ROKA Dubai Business Bay rooftop terrace at night with balloon decorations and Burj Khalifa skyline view

ROKA Dubai

8.3
$$$ · Japanese
Premium beef steak with red chili pepper and microgreen garnish on dark slate at SushiSamba Dubai Jumeirah

SUSHISAMBA Dubai

8.2
Ornate wooden doors with turquoise and gold Islamic patterns, decorative hanging lanterns, and a portrait painting in the center

Bombay Bungalow

8.1
$$$ · Indian
Za Za Slice photo

Za Za Slice

8.0
Professionally grilled steak with diamond sear pattern and potato side

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

8.0
$$$$ · Turkish
Wingstop Jumeirah Dubai individual meal with bone-in wings and fries in branded packaging

Wingstop Jumeirah

7.6
Assorted Thai rice bowls and dishes from Fuchsia Urban Thai Dubai featuring kung pao, basil minced meat, and noodles in flat lay composition

Fuchsia Urban Thai

7.6
$$ · Thai
The Sandwich Box Dubai storefront with yellow neon sign and red glass entrance doors

The Sandwich Box

7.4
Manna Restaurant Dubai main dining area with brick walls and wooden railings

Manna Restaurant

7.2
$ · Indian
Crispy battered fish and chips with lemon at Saylors Dubai

Saylor’s

6.9
$$ · British
Hola Keto Dubai premium keto gift hamper with almond butter, cookies, and artisanal soaps

Hola Keto

6.3