My Must Visit places in Dubai ( For Foodies) *updated list 2024

All my fav places, very different one from another! From fancy to casual, from a coffee place to a fancy restaurant! For couples, friends and family! All my fav so far!

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Dubai

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So many things to do....let me help you to plan the best out of it!

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Bachir Ice Cream City Walk

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A very tasty authentic Lebanese ice cream! Must try!

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Brass Monkey - City Walk

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Fun place for a date or with friends

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Avli by tashas

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One of my favourite place! I love DIFC and this place is very cozy, elegant, service is great, food awesome with Greek / Mediterranean influences. List of wines very good.

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Galaxy Bar

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A hidden gem bar behind Avli.. you can’t book and the access is not that easy but ask the staff will help you!

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Amazónico Dubai

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A MUST stop for good food, amazing cocktails and crazy vibes… get into the jungle!

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Oath Cafe

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Around The Block

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Brunch & Cake Wasl 51

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The location, the boho vibe, the infinite cieling, the amazing food…seriously you will be shocked by the size of the plates, with stunning colors, explosion of flavors. So not only beautiful to see but a real experience for the foodie. It’s a very Instagrammable spot and a MUST stop when in Dubai for a nice breakfast or Brunch. They have brunch from 8 am to 1pm.

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Leen's DIFC / Emirates Towers

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Ok the view is quite stunning I love the Museum of the Future but this place has such a good breakfast menu, is also open all Day so they served also lunch and dinner but I live breakfasts is my fav meal and I only go out to have a good breakfast and this place is not disappoint!

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Lune lounge

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Forever Rose Cafe

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This a very instagrammable spot ! Myst go

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The Hundred Wellness Centre

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Surrounded by natural greenery, this lush destination promises a holistic approach to living. This tranquil space promises healthy dishes and nutritious comfort food in a serene location.

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Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

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800 hotels in Dubai but this is one of my fav 3 hotels! The ambience is so elegant and cozy , the rooms so spacious, the design, the lovely terrace with restaurants and bars.. I don’t know the service of the mandarin hotel is always something different!

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Bagatelle Dubai

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Cool place, nice vibe, good for a night out with friends, loud music and show… you eat, drink and dance ..

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Comptoir 102 Healthy Cafe and Concept Store Dubai

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For those in need of some retail therapy as well as brunch, make yourself at home, this place is just for you. A hidden bohemian gem located in Jumeirah 1,

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Kulture House Dubai

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I am coffee obsessed right? So here another stunning location with a boho touch. Kulture House Dubai is a multi-space cafe and store housed inside a Jumeirah villa

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SEVA Experience

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Definitely not a place for everyone, but certainly unique! This place is the first 100% plant-based cafe in the all region, offering a vivid sensory experience, delicious and healthy food, and great ambiance in an exotic setting!

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Nido Restaurant & Bar

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Do not miss this place if you love tapas! Omg I had the BEST plate of tapas with sangria AND was ladies days so basically the best deal. The place is cute, inside the Sheraton Hotel. The perfect Spanish vibes inside Dubai. Small and cozy, the music is quite loud so maybe not the perfect place to talk but worth the experience!

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Etihad Museum

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It’s all about culture and Dubai has a great history behind these amazing skyscrapers! Go and explore. You will be surprised!

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Bungalo34

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3 Fils

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Sushi fan? Fish fun? This is the place for you! The location is quite hidden facing the Jumeirah Port.. nice and quite the food is great and quality awesome

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One Life Kitchen and Café (d3)

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Next Door Kitchen

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Not easy to reach as is out of the center but their dishes are so tasty that worth to come all the way down! Try their calamari! Never had a fried calamari like that!

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DUOMO Dubai

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It’s a date! This place with lovely ambiance and design, tall cieling and Italian food. What else do you need?

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Yacht Club Restaurant

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Classy, Italian, romantic with a view! What else?

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BohoX

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Looking for something different? Are you really hungry? Say no more and order the GIANT Croissant and Capuccino. Yes not joking.. this place upon booking they do a huge croissant served with LARGE cup of coffee! Of course they serve a large nice selection of food but this place is all over tik tok.

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MONDOUX

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Lovely breakfast and smoothie! Perfect for a break with a view

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TABŪ Dubai

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From Japan with love ! Food curated to perfection… magic location for great pictures over the Burj Khalifa , nice vibe… must try!

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Time Out Market Dubai

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Well, one of my fav place in Dubai just because I love the vibe, the ambience, looks like Camden Town with so many different places to eat, bars with alcohol and nice view! Every day they have different events from happy hour to live music! I suggest to avoid the week end but still is a place to visit!

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Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera

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A nice touch in the heart of downtown! Food is great , ambiance is awesome and don’t forget to visit their secret garden for a drink!

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OTAKU

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Plain and simple

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XVA Café

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Perfect Hidden Gem for a break

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Jafer Biman Ali Cafeteria.

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I must say that is my juice stop when In Deira. A nice watermelon juice for 10dhr! I mean why not! The owner is lovely and juices are fresh and cheap

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amongst few café

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Jumeirah offers alway the best hidden spot ! Wood, plants, organic coffee… should try!

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NETTE

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In between a padel court and yoga studio this place breath wellness and good vibes! This urban sanctuary brings the perfect blend of Japanese with Parisian.

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SALT Kite Beach

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Open 24/7 . A must when feeling hungry or want something tasty. They are famous for their burger sliders ( you order one you get two) and their lotus softies. All so tasties and delicious. Enjoy these cuties and a beautiful view

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EARTH ROASTERY

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Coffee Museum

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Enjoy different types of coffee: Arabian, Ethiopian, Japanane and much more in a simple and relaxing environment.

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Icekream with a K

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To try the Mango- Choco Coconut flavor! The best

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PLAIN

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Rx Coffee Apothecary & Kitchen

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Out of the ordinary

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Alchemy Coffee

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So stylish? So cozy, I love this cafe in Jumeirah.. so quite and perfect as co-working space!

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Bakerist

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Croissant, croissant, croissant! What else do you need? A BIG croissant? Well They do that also! From France straight to Dubai

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Harvest & Co - Dubai Garden Centre

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I love Green and I love coffee so what is the best place to combine all? And this place is actually in the city, in a garden shop! So you can buy some plants and then enjoy a nice brekfast peacefully

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La Nena Home & Inefable

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Immerse yourself in coziness

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Harvest & Co - Dubai Garden Centre

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I love Green and I love coffee so what is the best place to combine all? And this place is actually in the city, in a garden shop! So you can buy some plants and then enjoy a nice brekfast peacefully

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KAVE

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Kokoro Hand Roll Bar

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Hidden in Al Sekal Avenue - here is this gem!

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Eugène Eugène

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Jungle vibes but with a touch of style! Nice food and ambience, lovely for dates!

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Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai

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Lovely touch of Italian, not sayin this because I am Italian but because I worked there and tried the food. I know the freshness of products, I know where they can from, I know the history. Beautiful location, nice vibe and tasty food, located at the turtle lagoon in a lovely hotel in Al Naseem Jumeirah.

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Depresso cafe

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Quick and cute spot to grab a coffee on the go! They usually have their signature beverages and serve a mini cute doughnuts on top of the coffee.

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The Farm Restaurant, Al Barari

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A peaceful green oasi 20mins away from the city! Worth a visit as the vibes are chill, quite and it’s a perfect escape from the city

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Al Barari

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AURA SKYPOOL Dubai

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If you want a nice 360 views of the city, or simply enjoy a pool day from the 80th floor then this place is just for you! They have different experience, all books le from their website , you can chose different slot to enjoy the pool day, or simply a lunch or breakfast or a yoga lesson! Just remember to book!

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Wavehouse Dubai

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Nice place to enjoy a night out with friends with lots of arcade games, bowling, super cool environment and good food. Happy hour daily from 5-8pm!

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SUSHISAMBA Dubai

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I know this is quite a classic renowned place but the location and stunning view worth the visit. The food is Latin American with Asian fusion and I must say is amazing! The vibes is great, music is loud but nice for a second date !

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Above Eleven Dubai

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Gorgeous view of Marina from the terrace! Perfect for a drink on a winter night!

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Sticky Rice

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Super great food! Nice portions, ambiance small and cozy

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Sal’s Bistro

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Nice vibe, laying on a lagoon far from the chaos

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Bar Du Port Dubai

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Iris Dubai

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DUO Gastrobar

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Flaky Pastry Croissant Co. Creek Harbour

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A bit overpriced but tasty and big croissant!

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Roasters

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Really nice place, original, nice interior, nice food menu and drinks.

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Clara Plebani

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Hey there, i am Clara, a wild soul since the age of 20. I am a (digital) nomad, I am a life lover, I am obsessed with travels. ...but let me give you an idea of who i am: Over the last 12 years I have visited more than 36 countries, living between one trip and another in the United Arab Emirates (5years), Australia (2years), Malaysia &Borneo (1 year), America (6 mo) and Italy. I Love creating new itineraries based on clients needs, passion, lifestyle; discover new destinations, new hotels, new resorts, i love to explore the unbeaten path and i like to focus on luxury eco-friendly travels in which prevail trendy locations ( but not limited) refined itineraries and niche hotels to offer to demanding customers, caring to the environment and people without giving up comfort and luxury. I start working in travel industry 4years ago and now i am a freelance Travel Designer (worldwide) and Destination Travel Expert for Italy, Middle East and South East Asia. I have a blog where i tell stories, my stories, my way. I also wrote a ebook for people who wants to move to Dubai! Well so many things to say and not enough space. I love connecting even for a talk, an advice, a suggestion... lets get in touch! :)

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