10 Best non-touristy restaurants in Dubai

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10 Best non-touristy restaurants in Dubai

Dubai’s cuisine still feels, looks, smells and tastes like the exotic place that it was in days of old. Whether you travel to Dubai for business or pleasure, you’ll need to recharge with some food.

Dubai is a city of diverse flavors, ingredients, and spices, eating in Dubai is its reason to visit. In the article are the ten best non-touristy restaurants in Dubai

1. Dinner In The Sky

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The idea of dinner in the sky is an overall great experience. The 4.7-rated non-touristy restaurant has set menus of global fare provided on a seasonal dining platform. It is suspended by a crane and one can see the city view.

If you want to have a great time while in Dubai, visit the restaurant. It has a friendly staff who are very keen. The food prepared is great especially the Salad Nicoise to the extent that you can’t think about its pricing. 

Service options: Dine-in · No takeaway · No delivery
Located in: Skydive Dubai
Address: Al Sufoh – Skydive – Al Seyahi St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates 
Hours:  
Friday                 2–11 PM
Saturday           2–11 PM
Sunday              2–11 PM
Monday            2–11 PM
Tuesday            2–11 PM
Wednesday    2–11 PM
Thursday         2–11pm11 PM

2. Tribes Dubai Mall

You are an African in Dubai and want to taste African food so badly? Don’t worry because I recommend the 4.6-rated restaurant. The Tribes Dubai Mall serves traditional and fusion dishes from African countries.

The dishes are highlighted in a stylish venue with a terrace.  The view is phenomenal and the food is so good. Everyone is welcomed in the restaurant whether for celebrating holidays, birthdays, having lunch with family, or having dates.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery
Located in: The Dubai Mall United Arab Emirates
 Address: Level 2, Star Atrium, above apple store, The Dubai Mall – Dubai – United Arab Emirates 
 Hours:  
Friday        12pm–12am
Saturday   12 PM–12am12 AM
Sunday  12–11 PM
Monday 12–11 PM
Tuesday 12–11 PM
Wednesday 12–11 PM
Thursday 12–11 PM

3. Benjarong

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The 4.5-rated non-touristy restaurant in Dubai is a good one. The service is excellent from making reservations, being seated, and enjoying your meals. It has beautiful interior designs. 

The restaurant is perfect to invite respectable guests. The menu has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Their Khao Soi Chicken is very delicious.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Located in: Dusit Thani Dubai
Address: Dusit Thani Dubai – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Trade Centre – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates 
Hours:  
Friday 12–3 PM, 7–11:30 PM
Saturday 12:30–4 PM, 7–11:30 PM
Sunday 12–3 PM, 7–11:30 PM
Monday 12–3 PM, 7–11:30pm11:30 PM
Tuesday 12–3pm, 7–11:30 PM3 PM
Wednesday 12–3 PM, 7–11:30 PM
Thursday 12–3pm3 PM, 7–11:30 PM

4. Tulum Restaurant

Are you craving classic Mexican cooking with a twist? Well, this is the place to get such delicacies. Tulum is 4.2-rated and is a un-touristy restaurant. Meals are served at this elevated eatery that has stylish decor.

Tulum is a nice restaurant and it has a good and amazing view of fountains! Its staff is very friendly and food is served within the shortest time possible.

It is among the restaurants in Dubai that prepare food in customers’ presence. You must try the guacamole if you do love avocado and Tulum Crispy Shrimp Tacos.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
A 1-min walk from At The Top, Burj Khalifa
Address: The Dubai Mall Unit No. 4F – 04, Fashion Avenue Extention – Dubai – United Arab Emirates 
 Hours:  
Friday 10am–12am
Saturday 10am–12am
Sunday 10am–12am
Monday 10am–12am
Tuesday 10am–12am
Wednesday 10am–12am
Thursday 10am–12am

5. Nine7One

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It is a 4.2-rated un-touristy Western restaurant. The experience in the restaurant is always superlative. The restaurant is the best breakfast buffet in Dubai. 

The buffet is always lavish with various continental items, Indian breakfast options, Arabic options, and as well as Asian options. The service is top-notch as always. Try their veg dim sums, dosas, and pancakes, they are very tasty and unique.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

Located in: The Oberoi Centre

Address: Level 1, The Oberoi Dubai, Al Abraj St.، Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Friday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Saturday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Sunday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Monday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Tuesday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Wednesday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

Thursday 6:30 am to 11:0 pm

6. Social House

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Social House is a 4.5-rated non-touristy restaurant. It has an international menu offered in a laid-back spot with a terrace and views of the Dubai Fountain. It has quality cuisine, food full of flavors, and an amazing atmosphere.

The restaurant food is very fresh band tasty and with fabulous flavors. Its prices are also very fair and any commoner can have a meal in the restaurant. The Japanese makes make good Japanese food.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery

Located in: The Dubai Mall United Arab Emirates

Address: level LG – Unit LG – 100 – B – Financial Center Rd – Downtown Dubai – Dubai Mall – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: Monday 9 am to 12 am

Tuesday 9 am to 12 am

Wednesday 9 am to 12 am

Thursday 9 am to 12 am

Friday 9 am to 12 am

SaturdaY 9 am to 12 am

Sunday 9 am to 12 am

7. Nobu Dubai

It is a sleek Japanese restaurant, a sushi bar, and a saka e lounge. It is set in a grand and colorful hotel. It has the best Japanese food ever and is worth the price. The service is very legit by the staff.

Dubai and Signature Tasting Menu is simply the best! The sitting arrangement is very unique with an outdoor arena where one can hold dates. Try the dessert made in the restaurant and gate a taste of its kind.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery

Located in: Atlantis, The Palm

Address: Ground Level, The Avenues, Atlantis – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours:

Monday 6-11 pm

Tuesday 6-11 pm

Wednesday 6-11 pm

Thursday 6-11 pm

Friday 6-11 pm

Saturday 12-3 pm, 6-11 pm

Sunday 6-11 pm

8. Cargo Dubai

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I recommend anyone who happens to visit the restaurant to have vanilla passion fruit.  The restaurant also has good old-fashioned and sour whisky.

It is a good place to have dinner and drinks. Those who happen to sit on the balcony will have a good view of the Marina. The staff is friendly and punctual.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

Located in: Pier 7

Address: 3rd Floor, Pier 7 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Sunday 12 pm-2 am

Monday 12 pm-2 am

Tuesday 12 pm-2 am

Wednesday 12 pm-2 am

Thursday 12 pm-2 am

Friday 2 PM-3 AM

Saturday 12 pm-2 am

9. The GrillShack

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The GrillShack is well-known as the steakhouse. This is a diner that offers a big selection of grills including steak, ribs, and chicken. Apart from giant burgers, the restaurant also serves drinks like iced tea which is very good.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery

Located in: The Dubai Mall

Address: Unit SF – 130 – 33 – Financial Center Rd – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours:

Sunday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Monday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Tuesday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Wednesday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Thursday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Friday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

Saturday 10:30 am-11:00 pm

10. Bice Mare Restaurant

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Are you craving seafood? Bice Mare Restaurant got you. The restaurant is a contemporary setting for seafood cuisine, with a terrace overlooking Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.

The recommended dish is a drink, a mojito mocktail. The drink is made with basil leaf and pomegranate and it’s one of the best drinks served in the restaurant.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery

Located in: The Old Town Island – Downtown – Emaar

Address: Souk Al Bahar – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: Sunday 12 pm-12 am

Monday 12 pm-12 am

Tuesday 12 pm-12 am

Wednesday 12 pm-12 am

Thursday 12 pm-12 am

Friday 12 pm-12 am

Saturday 12 pm-12 am