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87 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.

Seared scallops dish with crispy garnish and microgreens on speckled ceramic plate at Zuma DIFC

Zuma

8.5

$$$$ · Japanese

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Best 100

3 Fils

8.5

$$ · Asian Fusion, Japanese

Professional overhead shot of dim sum and Chinese dumplings plated on wooden steamers and ceramic dishes

Hutong (Dubai)

8.4

$$$ · Chinese

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Trèsind

8.4

$$$ · Contemporary, Indian

Middle Eastern mezze platter with tomato-based skillet dish, fresh vegetables, dips, and traditional accompaniments

Trove

8.4

Bakery & Desserts, Middle Eastern

Stack of luqaimat (Emirati dumplings) coated in sesame seeds and honey glaze

Al Khayma Heritage

8.4

$$ · Emirati, Middle Eastern

Sliced wagyu beef with caramelized crust on mesh grill plate and chimichurri sauce

Best 100

Coya Dubai

8.4

$$$$ · Latin American, Peruvian

Professional overhead view of Mexican taco dishes, enchiladas, tortilla chips, and green salsa at Taqueria El Primo Dubai

Taqueria El Primo

8.4

Grilled octopus dish at MINA Brasserie DIFC with cocktails and bread service

MINA Brasserie

8.3

$$$ · French, Mediterranean

Premium sashimi platter with ice sculpture presentation at ROKA Dubai Business Bay

Roka

8.3

$$$ · Japanese

Spicy glazed Korean chicken with sesame seeds in white ceramic bowl

Netsu

8.3

$$$$ · Japanese

Gourmet tagliatelle with black truffle shavings at Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

Il Borro Tuscan Bistro

8.3

$$$$ · Italian

Escargot à la Bourguignonne at Josette with herb butter and fresh parsley

Josette

8.3

$$$ · French

Overhead view of Middle Eastern mezze platter at Somewhere including hummus, shrimp kunafa, beetroot rice, and flatbreads

Somewhere

8.3

$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Fine dining fatteh salad with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and pomegranate

Best 100

Bait Maryam

8.3

$$ · Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Neapolitan pepperoni pizza and truffle fries at Gia Dubai with cocktails

Gia

8.3

Tandoori chicken with fries, salad, and fresh vegetables on turquoise plate

Hashmi Barbeque

8.3

$$ · Indian, West African

Fine dining interior at Two Bistro featuring elegant curved ceiling design, pendant lighting, booth seating, and floral décor

Two Bistro

8.2

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, International

Khadak Indian restaurant food spread featuring grilled whole fish, naan bread, butter chicken curry, and green chutney

Khadak

8.2

$$ · Indian

Gourmet beef burger with caramelized onions, melted cheese and signature sauce on brioche bun

Meat Max

8.2

King prawns in golden saffron sauce with microgreen garnish at fine dining restaurant

Sa'Cha by Pang

8.2

$$$ · Asian Fusion, Latin American

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Little Miss India

8.2

$$$ · Indian

Grilled chicken kebab with fries served in fine dining setting at Al Safadi

Al Safadi (DIFC)

8.2

$$ · Lebanese, Mediterranean

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Brasserie Boulud

8.2

$$$ · French

Seared fish fillet with golden sauce and black accent dots on white ribbed plate

Tansō

8.2

$$$ · Contemporary, Japanese

Medium-rare sliced beef steak on slate plate with sea salt, microgreens, and asparagus

Cinque

8.2

$$$ · Italian

Gourmet pizza topped with white sauce, shaved black truffles, garlic, and fresh herbs on wooden serving board

Alici

8.2

Bluewaters Island

$$$$ · Italian, Mediterranean

Artfully plated noodle soup bowl with fresh herbs, vegetables and protein in professional restaurant setting

Gem

LM Portuguese

8.1

$$ · Portuguese

Artistic sushi and sashimi platter presentation at Amazónico Dubai

Amazónico Dubai

8.1

$$$$ · Japanese, Latin American

Steamed dumplings on crispy pan-fried base garnished with green onions at Nine Squares

Nine Squares (Dubai Mall)

8.1

Al Fanar signature seafood tray with grilled fish, calamari, and rice

Al Fanar Seafood

8.1

$$ · Emirati, Middle Eastern

Matilda Cake - chocolate dessert with ganache and branded presentation

Parker's

8.1

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, International

Black truffle pasta with penne at Gaia Dubai DIFC fine dining restaurant

Gaia Dubai

8.1

$$$$ · Greek, Mediterranean

Wood-fired pepperoni pizza with fresh mozzarella at Table Otto Dubai

Table Otto (Dubai Mall)

8.1

$$ · International, Middle Eastern

Seasoned charred shrimp on toasted bread with fresh herb garnish and lime

Lowe Dubai

8.0

$$ · Contemporary, International

Premium sashimi and raw fish platter artfully arranged on crushed ice in decorative octopus-shaped bronze serving vessel

Sexy Fish

8.0

$$$$ · Asian Fusion, Japanese

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Forma

8.0

Professionally plated burrata with roasted peppers, olive oil, black pepper, and basil garnish

The Artisan

8.0

Greek bougatsa dessert with whipped cream, granola, and fresh mixed berries on decorative plate

Ergon Agora (Dubai)

8.0

$$ · Greek, Mediterranean

Churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate and pistachio dipping sauces at Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills

Maiz Tacos (Dubai Hills)

8.0

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

The Banc (Dubai)

8.0

$$$ · Mediterranean

Complete yakiniku dining spread with marinated vegetables and beef cuts

Fujiya Downtown (Dubai)

8.0

Fettuccine Alfredo with herb-crusted fish fillet at Il Forno Dubai

Il Forno (Dubai Hills Mall)

8.0

Chocolate croissant and latte with latte art at Flaky Pastry Croissant Co.

Flaky Pastry Croissant Co. (Creek Harbour)

8.0

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, French

Twin plated scallop mousse with seaweed and crispy garnish

City Social

8.0

$$$$ · Modern European

Lamb mandi with basmati rice, meat pieces, and traditional vegetable sides at Mandi Man Dubai

Mandi Man

8.0

$ · Middle Eastern

Japanese fine dining omakase plating with sashimi, tempura, and ikura served on dark stone and wooden boards

Clap Dubai

8.0

$$$$ · Japanese

Za Za Slice photo

Gem

Za Za Slice

8.0

Al Barsha South

$$ · American, Italian

Elegant waterfront dining terrace with rattan seating and turquoise water views

Lana Lusa

7.9

$$ · Mediterranean, Portuguese

Chargrilled red snapper at Ibn AlBahr Dubai, professionally photographed with Arabic and English text overlay

Ibn AlBahr Seafood

7.9

$$ · Lebanese, Mediterranean

Chocolate-glazed croissants with pistachio toppings and premium garnishes in professional detail

Baikkie Bakehouse

7.9

$ · Bakery & Desserts

Close-up detail of layered pastrami sandwich with thick-cut cured meat and pickle

Gem

Hudson & Rye

7.9

Extensive professional sushi platter featuring maki rolls, nigiri, and premium seafood selections with chopsticks and side dishes

Mori Sushi

7.9

$$ · Asian Fusion, Japanese

Plated octopus with roasted potatoes and artichokes at Barrafina DIFC

Barrafina (DIFC)

7.9

$$$ · Mediterranean, Spanish

Pickl chicken sando sandwich with fried chicken, cheese, lettuce and mayo on brioche bun

Pickl (City Walk)

7.9

Carbonara pasta with guanciale and pecorino cheese at Jamie's Italian

Jamie's Italian

7.9

Golden croissants and twisted pastries displayed on white trays at Vitor Castro

Vitor Castro (JVC)

7.9

$ · Bakery & Desserts, Portuguese

Close-up of red berry jam with gold spoon, fresh blueberries and mint leaves on white surface

Gato Bake House (Creek Beach)

7.8

$ · Asian Fusion

Premium cheeseburger with caramelized onions and melted cheese at Cheatmeals Creek Beach

Cheatmeals Creek Beach

7.8

Cappuccino with detailed latte art featuring leaf and feather designs in white foam

Yamanote Atelier (The Dubai Mall)

7.8

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, Japanese

Complete ramen service with bowl, broth, soft-boiled eggs, chashu pork, microgreens, and traditional wooden chopsticks

Ramen Hisa

7.8

$$$$ · Japanese

Wagyu sando with caramelized onions and melted cheese on toasted brioche bun, plated on dark ceramic dish

Kumo

7.8

Klay by Karak House breakfast set with beef burger, croissants, cookie and karak tea

Klay by Karak House

7.7

$ · Indian, Pakistani

Crispy fried chicken burger with lettuce and brioche bun

Salt (Marina Mall)

7.7

Crispy golden prawn toast held with chopsticks

S.E.A Bistrot

7.7

$$ · Asian Fusion, Bakery & Desserts

Peri peri grilled chicken with prawns and chips at Calisto's Portuguese Restaurant

Calisto's (Motor City)

7.7

Dubai Motor City

$$ · Portuguese, South African

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Fi'lia

7.6

$$$ · Italian

Jalebi and rabri dessert from Mohalla Dubai - spiral-shaped golden sweet with creamy accompaniment

Mohalla

7.6

$$ · Indian

Crispy fried calamari in orange bowl with beer and dipping sauce at Brass Monkey Dubai

Brass Monkey (City Walk)

7.6

$$ · American, International

Pour-over coffee brewing at Bkry Dubai showing water being poured through ceramic dripper into grounds

Bkry (Nad Al Sheba Mall)

7.6

$ · Bakery & Desserts

Fowli Chicken Shop fried chicken product photography featuring stacked chicken pieces on branded packaging

Fowli Chicken Shop

7.5

Wood-fired burrata pizza with kale and fresh cheese at Melenzane Dubai

Melenzane (City Walk)

7.5

Jonas Burger Dubai meal presentation with branded cup, burger packaging, sides, and sauce containers

Gem

Jona's Burger

7.5

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

7.4

$$ · Thai

Cappuccino with heart latte art in white cup on orange saucer

Coffeemania (Dubai Hills Mall)

7.4

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, Russian

Green matcha and pink layered beverage in Rascals Bakehouse branded cup

Rascals Bakehouse

7.4

$ · Bakery & Desserts

Specialty latte with professional latte art at Brew Cafe Dubai

Brew Cafe (Jumeirah)

7.4

$ · Bakery & Desserts

Two professionally plated smash burgers with cheese and pretzel buns at Flip Smash Burgers

Flip Smash Burgers

7.4

Golden churros with cinnamon sugar coating served with dark chocolate dipping sauce

Maisan15 Cafe

7.4

$$ · Bakery & Desserts, Mediterranean

Close-up of Scratch Burger with melted cheese and caramelized onions on branded paper

Scratch Burger Studio

7.3

The Sandwich Box Dubai storefront with yellow neon sign and red glass entrance doors

The Sandwich Box

7.3

Professionally grilled steak with diamond sear pattern and potato side

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

7.2

$$$$ · Turkish

Korean BBQ tabletop grill at Manna Restaurant Dubai with fresh ingredients

Manna

7.0

Grilled mutton chops with fresh vegetables and sauces at Pak Darbar

Pak Darbar (Al Qouz)

7.0

Wingstop Jumeirah Dubai individual meal with bone-in wings and fries in branded packaging

Wingstop (Jumeirah)

7.0

Vanilla meringue dessert with chocolate topping at Cipriani Dubai

Cipriani

$$$$ · Italian

Turkish mixed grill kebab with vegetables and sides at CZN Burak Dubai

CZN Burak

$$ · Mediterranean, Turkish

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