Restaurants in Dubai

A stunning Cipriani beach club is opening in Dubai

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:17:58 +0000

Cipriani Lido brings the timeless allure of Venice to J1 Beach in 2027 J1 Beach is already home to some of the city’s most fabulous beach clubs, including Sirene, Gigi and Baoli. But next year it’s set to get a new serving of sun-soaked indulgence with the opening of Cipriani Lido, a new beach club […]

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This acclaimed Nikkei hand roll bar is opening in Dubai

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:54 +0000

From Madrid and Barcelona, AKIRO promises to fuse the best of Japanese and Peruvian flavours into a cool hand roll concept From Kokoro and Yubi to Tezukuri, Dubai’s recently fallen hard for the hand roll concept. And our love affair with these brilliant three-bite delights shows no sign of slowing down, with the city set […]

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Where to find your favourite Dubai restaurants in Europe this summer

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:14 +0000

From Mykonos and Marbella to Cannes and Saint Tropez, here’s where to find your favourite Dubai restaurants in Europe this summer We’re not here to tell you not to sample the local flavour when you jet off on holiday. But if you’re making for European shores and missing a taste of Dubai’s top restaurants, here’s […]

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Duck & Rice, Cake & Bubbles, Saddle and more are coming to this new DIFC destination

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:10:13 +0000

A blend of homegrown favourites and internationally renowned concepts are set to make DIFC Square a must-visit foodie destination We already know and love DIFC for being home to some of Dubai’s best restaurants, from Zuma and LPM to Gaia and the newly crowned What’s On Dubai Awards Newcomer of the Year, Barrafina. But a […]

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Good Burger review: Dubai’s cult favourite lands its first permanent home at Damac Mall

Thomas Woodgate — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:45:30 +0000

Good Burger – the homegrown brand that won What’s On’s Best Burger title in 2024 before it even had a restaurant – has officially opened in Damac Hills, Dubai. Here’s what to order. Good Burger, one of Dubai’s most talked-about homegrown food brands, has opened its first permanent restaurant at Damac Mall in Damac Hills. […]

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9 exciting new Dubai restaurant openings to look forward to

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:12 +0000

Sink your teeth into the foodie hotspots set to bring new flavours to Dubai’s culinary scene Whether it’s an iconic fine dining restaurant or one of the best homegrown restaurants, Dubai’s culinary scene is one of the best in the world. And it continues to get better. From casual no-reservations concepts to icons of fine […]

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Orfali Bros has dropped a new OG Menu, and it’s only Dhs350 per person

Thomas Woodgate — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:30:14 +0000

Dubai’s fan-favourite restaurant is serving up a fresh tasting menu packed with popular dishes – here’s everything you need to know. If there’s one restaurant that needs no introduction in Dubai, it’s Orfali Bros. The Jumeirah bistro helmed by brothers Mohamad, Wassim and Omar Orfali has spent the last few years quietly (and not-so-quietly) becoming […]

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Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen Dubai review: The Rajasthani restaurant the city didn’t know it was missing

Thomas Woodgate — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:30:45 +0000

A new Indian restaurant has opened in Dubai, and it isn’t playing the hits. Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen brings the bold, rustic cooking of Rajasthan’s Marwar region to the table – and yes, the butter chicken is the least interesting thing on the menu. Dubai has no shortage of Indian restaurants. Walk into almost any […]

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42 Sheikh Hamdan-approved restaurants in Dubai

What's On — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:22 +0000

Dubai’s Crown Prince is well versed in the city’s dining scene From high-end steakhouses to seaside Greek restaurants, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai is regularly spotted out and about. Here, you’ll find 42 restaurants that have been given the Dubai Crown Prince, fondly known as Fazza, seal […]

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The Four Restaurants and People Who Defined Dubai’s Food Scene in 2026, According to Us

Thomas Woodgate — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:55:44 +0000

The Editor’s Choice at the What’s On Dubai Awards are given to the restaurant, the chef, the newcomer, and the homegrown story that we believe have most meaningfully moved the needle on Dubai’s food and dining scene this year. Here’s who won in 2026, and why. There are 47 categories at the What’s On Dubai […]

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8 cool new things to do in Abu Dhabi this June

Aarti Saundalkar — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:12:53 +0000

From waterfront cafés and immersive cinema experiences to new dining concepts and live entertainment, here’s what’s new to try in Abu Dhabi this June Abu Dhabi’s calendar is heating up this June with a wave of new openings and experiences across the capital. From stylish new restaurants and laid-back café pop-ups to high-energy entertainment venues […]

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The best new restaurants and bars in Dubai to book right now

Alice Holtham-Pargin — Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:45 +0000

Take a bite out of the city’s hottest new openings Looking to dine out in Dubai this month? From hidden wine bars to waterfront cafes and sizzling international imports, these are the best new restaurants to try this month. Shiogensui View this post on Instagram A post shared by What’s On Dubai (@whatsondubai) […]

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