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

Gem

The Banc Dubai - Restaurant & Bar

8.9

$$$ · Mediterranean

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

Calisto's Portuguese Restaurant Motor City

8.8

Dubai Motor City

$$ · Portuguese, South African

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

$$$$ · Japanese, Latin American

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

Bombay Bungalow

8.1

$$$ · Indian

Elegant waterfront dining terrace with rattan seating and turquoise water views

Lana Lusa

8.1

$$ · Mediterranean, Portuguese

Za Za Slice photo

Za Za Slice

8.0

Al Barsha South

$$ · American, Italian

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

Crispy battered fish and chips with lemon at Saylors Dubai

Saylor’s

6.9

Hola Keto Dubai premium keto gift hamper with almond butter, cookies, and artisanal soaps

Hola Keto

6.3

$$ · Health Food