Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Dubai

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Dubai? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Akira Back - W Dubai The Palm

4.9

4.9 (171)

AED 185 and over

Creative Japanese

Palm Jumeirah

About the restaurant

Internationally renowned, Chef Akira Back, brings you his take on adrenaline-fueled Japanese cuisine prepared with Korean and International flavors.

Derived from seasonal produce and artisanal sourced ingredients, taste the eclectic Japanese flavors while enjoying stunning views of the Dubai skyline.

Top review

Mohammad

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service combined with lovely ambience. The music was too loud and that was the only negative.

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Experience

BATAFURAI LADIES NIGHT

Vault

4.9

4.9 (10)

AED 110 to AED 185

International

Business Bay

About the restaurant

Ascend to the highest two floors of the world's tallest 5-star hotel and enter Vault, an elegant bar which features panoramic views of Downtown Dubai.

Age policy: 21 years and above only

Bar – 71st & 72nd Floors, Tower A
Sunday to Thursday from 5pm - 2am
Friday & Saturday from 5pm - 3am

Top review

Zahra

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Beautiful place! Jensen was amazing! The drinks were great!

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Experience

Sundowner Special

Experience

Her Night' Ladies night with a view

Avatara Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (81)

AED 185 and over

Vegetarian

Trade Centre

About the restaurant

Dubai’s first and only all-vegetarian degustation fine dining experience. Also caters to vegan and gluten-free diets on request.
The menu is inspired by humble seasonal ingredients, that are pure, clean, natural, and energy-containing. The cuisine uses fresh produce and dairy products from local farms. The restaurant is driven by the culinary maestro, Chef Rahul Rana, who has a rich background in curating vegetarian and patisserie concepts in culinary arts. The menu at AVATARA will showcase a modern avatar of the techniques, philosophy, and story of soulful Indian food. Indian cuisine was originally predominantly vegetarian. However, the perceptions around vegetarian food have been that of limitations. The idea is to break through these perceptions and curate a unique vegetarian fine dining experience.

Cancellation & refund:
If Cancelled
48 hours before dinner – full refund
within 48 hours of dinner – 50% refund
within 24 hours of dinner – No refund

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

It was quite an experience. We have the 16 course menu and it was wonderful. Each one had a story, the flavors and the presentation was outstanding. Definitely will come again. The place is very chic.

Trèsind Dubai

4.7

4.7 (178)

AED 185 and over

Indian

Soufouh

About the restaurant

Tresind is considered as one of the best Indian fine-dining restaurants in Dubai. Trèsind is the birthplace of “innovative Indian cuisine .” Setting the benchmark for innovative dining in Dubai, Trèsind is renowned for its progressive Indian cuisine.

A blend of the French word Très, meaning “very,” and Ind, short for Indian, Trèsind celebrates bold Indian flavors and time-honored techniques, presented through Chef Mohammad Zeeshan’s modernist lens. Since launching in 2014, Trèsind has become one of Dubai’s most lauded restaurants, recognized in the inaugural Dubai MICHELIN Guide 2022, MICHELIN Guide 2023, MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, and has received a Toque at the Gault & Millau UAE Gala and Guide Release 2023.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

I had one of the most delicious Indian food as I am a fan. The place is amazing, brilliant and beautiful. The waiter was a big deception. I had 4 margaritas and when the check arrived, they had charged 8 and I kindly mentioned that I only had 4. The waiter super rude told me that I have to pay what it is, then the manager came and told me that the margaritas were with a special tequila and I had to pay extra. I refused to pay the extra and I said I wanted to pay only the 4 i drink and he “offered” a 20% discount. Long story short, I was need up paying 250€ for 4 margaritas that the waiter never mentioned it will have an extra cost. As I told them, it’s not about the money, it’s about trying to play with your customer while drinking alcohol and try to take advantage. Is a matter of ethics and I was not happy at all. He offered an extra glass of wine and I only wanted to leave the restaurant. Waiters: be honest with your customer, you will receive a better tip if you don’t do this shady things. Not going back again.

Amazónico Dubai

4.7

4.7 (61)

AED 185 and over

Latin American

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of DIFC, Amazónico takes inspiration from the cultural diversity and gastronomic heritage of the Amazon region.

Combining a blend of tropical and Latin American cuisines our menus are not only inspired by the countries of the Amazon but the unique Asian and Mediterranean communities which inhabit them. From tropical sushi and the freshest raw seafood to carefully sourced grilled meats and ﬁsh; our chefs use both traditional and cutting-edge techniques along with seasonal and vibrant ingredients to transport you to Latin America.

Open from lunch until late, Amazónico boasts a range of exciting spaces including the vibrant and energetic Lounge, a statement cocktail bar, a buzzy restaurant and a breath-taking roof terrace. Our resident DJs spin ‘electro-pical’ music live each evening.

Top review

Anna

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Amazing place. Service was not good unfortunately.

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4.6

4.6 (338)

AED 185 and over

International

Business Bay

About the restaurant

Please note that due to the consequences of the unexpected weather conditions the Kitchen 6 restaurant has moved to the Business Bay restaurant, located on the 6th floor, until the 19th of April. Kitchen 6 will resume the service from the 20th of April onwards.

Kitchen6 is an award-winning international buffet restaurant serving cuisines from all around the world. Watch the chefs in action in six interactive live-cooking stations, ranging from Asian woks, Middle Eastern grills, European breads and Indian tandoors.

Breakfast (walk-in only, no reservations)
Daily, 6am - 11am
Monday - Sunday: AED155 per person

Lunch
Mon-Fri, 12.30pm-3.30pm I Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm
Monday - Friday : AED 145 per person | Saturday - Sunday : AED 219 per person

Dinner
Daily, 6.30pm - 11pm
Monday - Wednesday: AED 199 per person I Thursday - Sunday : AED 219 per person

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Wael

Dined 2 days ago

Professional ,excellent , Delicious Every time I visite Is new joy to me and family

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Experience

Weekend Krunch

Prime68

4.5

4.5 (519)

AED 185 and over

Steakhouse

Business Bay

About the restaurant

Located high on the 68th floor, Prime68 presents a new generation of steakhouse, where supreme quality ingredients are served in elegant, yet modern style. Panoramic views of Dubai's breathtaking skyline make Prime68 an experience to remember.

The award-winning signature restaurant is widely regarded as one of Downtown Dubai's premier steakhouse restaurant, serving high-quality and perfectly paired meat.

Prime68's premium suppliers have been carefully selected for their artisan produce, cultivated with passion and consideration for the environment, featuring the finest heritage breed beef from farms around the globe.

Children Policy: Children of the age 8 years and above are welcome for dinner. No age restrictions apply on Saturday brunch.

Steakhouse - 68th Floor, Tower A
Sunday - Friday, 6pm-12am
Saturday, 6.30pm-12am
Saturday Brunch, 1pm-4pm

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Lanre

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, service and views! Would highly recommend and would visit again.

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4.6

4.6 (190)

AED 110 to AED 185

European

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)

About the restaurant

MINA Brasserie is in the heart of the DIFC Gate Village, located on the podium level of the Four Seasons DIFC. It is a classic
European Brasserie that features Michael Mina’s signature touches.
The menu is inspired by renowned brasseries from around the world. A full a la carte menu is served from midday throughout the
afternoon and evening. It features classic European favorites, prepared with carefully sourced seasonal seafood,
meat and fish and boasts a decadent list of desserts. The focus is to create delicious, beautiful and craveable dishes that are both
comforting and approachable.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 1, 2024

Despite how critical we are when rating restaurants, we really enjoyed this place. The service was excellent, and the food was very tasty

CouCou Dubai

4.3

4.3 (127)

AED 185 and over

French

Palm Jumeirah

About the restaurant

CouCou Dubai is an incredible festive rooftop, perched 52 stories high on the top floor of the Palm Tower, where you’ll also find The View at The Palm.
CouCou will offer you a Mediterranean-inspired kitchen.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 11, 2024

Great but it’s hotter outside ………………………….:::::::::.::::

Nusr-Et Dubai

4.3

4.3 (2378)

AED 185 and over

Steakhouse

Jumeirah 2

About the restaurant

A Spectacular Meat Feast… For All Your Senses.
The “one and only” Nusr-Et experience.
You’ll taste an exquisite menu.
You’ll be overwhelmed with fantastic smells.
Everything you touch will be enchanting.
Everything you hear will be fascinating.
You’ll see glorious people, delightful presentations, and incredible shows.
Live unforgettable moments.
Be entertained, amused, and pampered.
Experience luxury dining like never before.

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Lars

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

It was an honor, from the starter to the dessert everything was perfect! great service, outstanding people & generally a great atmosphere. Thank you !!!

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