Foodie travelers can find plenty of amazing cuisines to sample in Dubai, from delicious street food to elegant outdoor dining. While you may have heard of things like golden burrata, gold dust burgers and Otoro Crystal toast, there are other, less extravagant options available if you’re looking for a big dinner.
Restaurants in Dubai offer world-class cuisine, from casual sushi bars to luxurious French icons, prepared by expert chefs. Dubai has one of the best food scenes in the world, with exciting local restaurants and famous places with Michelin stars.
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When in Dubai, if you’re on a budget and looking for a tasty meal, check out these restaurants where you can satisfy your appetite at an affordable price.
1. Al Ustad Special Kebab
One of the oldest restaurants in Dubai, this small restaurant serves traditional Iranian food. It’s the perfect place to visit while exploring the old city center because it’s close to the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood. The place is known for its prompt service and unusual decor, which has a hint of old world charm. The kebabs are delicious and simply melt in the mouth, and the saffron-spiced rice paired with meat, marinated in yogurt, is a treat worth sharing.
2. Hello Beirut
This small food stall on Hessa Street is famous among locals and foreigners. It serves some of the best shawarma in Dubai. If you want to try the best Lebanese food, this is the best place to enjoy delicious meals like Allo Beirut, shawarma, ful medames and Francisco sandwiches at affordable prices.
3. Bu Qtair
This well-known restaurant offers deliciously fresh fish in an extremely relaxed atmosphere next to the charming fishing port of Umm Suqeim. You can find some specialties such as hot fish curry, BBQ prawns and daily fish fry to order at the casual counter. The restaurant staff serves hot food to the table after you place your order. You can enjoy the wonderful view of Burj Al Arab at Sunset Beach nearby.
4. Bosnian House
For those who want to have real Bosnian food, this traditional restaurant is one of the places to go in Dubai. Bosnian kebabs or ćevapi are a menu staple. They are small meatball rolls that are grilled and served with ajvar sauce, which is roasted red eggplant pepper, and Bosnian bread.
A comfortable atmosphere is created by the authentic Balkan decoration of the restaurant and the traditional clothing of the staff. You can stop at this restaurant for a quick meal and relax for a while, especially after a long journey.
5. The Meeting Room
An excellent barbecue restaurant, the Meating Room is known for its flavorful Indian dishes and is located in the Motor City’s Neighborhood Food Hall. It is a simple and no frills restaurant for delicious food offered at reasonable prices.
You can’t avoid trying the hot sizzling shrimp, marinated with sambal and roasted peppers, and the colorful, melt-in-your-mouth lamb chops, served with tzatziki dip. There are some must-try dishes like the lamb adana kebab wrap and the Bihari chicken tikka, the highlights of the place.
6. Calicut Paragon
This Indian restaurant attracts a huge crowd every night due to its tasty curries and affordable prices. Calicut Paragon offers delicious Keralite dishes in Dubai at an affordable price and is located in the middle of the ‘Curry Corridor’ of Bur Dubai, Karama and Satwa.
While you can find usual orders like delectable cheese-stuffed mushrooms and deep-fried or deep-fried pakoras, seafood usually takes center stage. Savor the juicy mango fish curry, the spicy crab masala and the whole pomfret with a special spice rub. The ideal way to finish your dinner will be with a cup of fragrant saffron or zafrani tea.
7. High articulation
Meat eaters and vegetarians alike love this adorable little cheap burger joint Al Safa. Halloumi Katsu High or King Shroom are great choices if you are vegetarian. Chicken burgers, especially the Smokey variety, are also very popular. There aren’t many seats available, so plan your visit to this hotspot carefully.
8. JJ Chicken
Everyone loves grilled chicken and JJ Chicken, a well-known brand, has locations all over Dubai. No matter where you are, you can count on delicious, tender, roast chicken to arrive at your door hot and fresh. In addition to different portions of chicken platters in a variety of marinades, you can also find combo meals.
9. Tapa King
Looking for delicious Filipino food? Then you should visit the Tapa King of Dubai. A Filipino restaurant, it serves a variety of dishes from around the nation. This specialty fast-casual restaurant maintains traditional Pinoy tapa preparation methods using only real, fresh ingredients. They offer boneless bangus, Shanghai lumpia chicken, traditional platters, beef brisket soup, juicy bulalo, shrimp gambas and chicken tocino, which are a must try.
10. Café Isan
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, which is homemade, in Dubai, you must visit Café Isan. This restaurant at Jumeirah Lakes Towers serves delectable food and is also among the most reasonably priced in the area. You’re not likely to leave this popular restaurant without eating something, from hearty soups to juicy curries and different types of stir-fries.
11. Little Bali
With original flavors and foods that you might love to live, this adorable JLT restaurant offers to break your monotonous daily meal routine. They offer a wide variety of food including meat, seafood, vegetable dishes and lots of rice and pasta.
12. Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese restaurant chain, has been a favorite of noodle fans for many years at the Mall of the Emirates. Their delectable xiao long bao, different noodle variations and delicious vegetarian meals have helped them gain a reputation in Dubai. You can enjoy sumptuous food here before visiting Ski Dubai.
13. Mamaesh
Mamaesh is known for serving manakish at reasonable price and best quality. The chefs here ensure that all their buns are cooked using only organic flour in a stone oven heated over a wood fire. You can find an authentic Palestinian za’atar manakish with a healthy taste at a cheap price. You can find any of their stores in Dubai as they have many branches across the city.
