It is one of the significant important culinary centers in Dubai. Dubai serves all types of international cuisines. Be it Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Indian, Pakistani, Iranian, or Chinese, you will get it all here. Known for its extravagant lifestyle, and rich food culture, this place welcomes tourists from all over the world and is a home for many ex-pats. If you have Zomato Pro and want to avail most of the pro restaurants then these are a few of my recommendations curated for you.
Allo Beirut
Being one of the most popular iconic food eateries, Allo Beirut comes first on my list. A Lebanese restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere is the current locals’ favorite. They have a wide and extravagant menu. It has outdoor and indoor seating as well in the Citywalk branch. There is an open kitchen where you can actually view how the food is freshly prepared. Hot fluffy pieces of bread, freshly baked pizzas, crunchy burgers, juicy shawarmas, Hummus, in-house desserts, and much more are on their menu. We tried the mixed grills which were grilled to perfection and the flavors burst into my mouth as I took my first bite. The Allo Bierut Pizza is a thin-crust pizza and was a winner for the night among all the dishes. The chicken shawarma was delicious too. I also customized my own cocktail which I relished on every sip. A variety of desserts like puddings, ice creams, and Arabian desserts are a must-try. Osmalieh, an Arabian dessert was loved by all of us. The crispy semolina with loads of sugar syrup topped with ice cream and pistachios just dissolved in my mouth. They also have an all-day breakfast menu. I am definitely going to visit this restaurant again for its pocket-friendly rates and delicious food.
My recommended time would be late evening.
According to Zomato, the price for two is AED 105, which is quite appropriate.
Location: Hessa St – Al Barsha – Dubai
Al Safa St – Al Wasl – Dubai
Levant Village
The term ‘Levant’ means East region or the ‘Mediterranean lands east of Italy. It is located on the 1st floor of Bin Shabib Mall. This joint has beautiful colorful interiors with amazing top-notch service. The food is served hot and freshly prepared in a live open kitchen. The staff was so welcoming and treated us really well.
They have three types of menus- Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish. The food is full of flavors and is definitely going to satisfy your tastebuds. To start with, they serve freshly hot fluffy bread prepared on a woodfire with olives to their guests. The hummus with the bread was a superb combination that was enjoyed by my family. We ordered from the Lebanese menu Arayes meat and a mixed platter of grills. The grills were appetizing and melted in my mouth as I dug into them. The mixed grill is definitely a must-try. The portions are huge so make sure to get your clan with you. Arayes Meat was luscious and juicy. If you like Greek and Turkish food as well, this place should be on your list. They have cocktails, fresh juices, ice creams, and baklavas. I was so tempted to try their baklavas as I was stunned to see the different varieties of baklavas. They were mouth-watering and the crunch at the first bite made me fall into baklavas all over again. It is a value-for-money joint. Zomato Pro helped me to save a few more bucks in my pocket at this family-friendly restaurant.
My recommended time would be dinner.
According to Zomato, the average price for two is 135 AED, which is suitable.
LOCATION: 81 Baghdad Rd – Dubai
Inside Bin Shabib Mall,1st floor.
Levant’ish
Located in the Qusais area, it is one of the popular restaurants. Levantish is a family-oriented restaurant that specializes in Turkish and Lebanese cuisine. It is well known for its super comfortable atmosphere and its polite and friendly staff. The aura of this place fantasized me and the whole experience was surreal. The service is quick and the food is first-class. We tried the Cheese Chilly Fatayer, Mixed Grills, Hummus, and Shawarmas. The mixed grills became my ultimate favorite. The cheese fatayer was so baked perfectly and was soft that it literally melted in my mouth. Hummus and shawarma were good too. Also if you like Mandi, the Mandi here is quite known and has different varieties to devour such as Chicken and Mutton Mandi. Also, the Ouzikebabs and ouzi lamb is worth a try. To end my scrumptious meal, I tried the chocolate cake and Kunafa which tasted heavenly.
My recommended time to visit this eatery would be for luncheons or dinners.
According to Zomato, the average price for two would be 100 AED.
LOCATION: Baghdad Street – Al Qusais – Al Qusais 1 – Dubai
Urban Tadka
‘Urban Tadka’ as the name says takes you the feel of urban food with a desi tadka. As soon as you enter, the aroma of the desi food with ghee tadkas made me excited to try the food here. They serve Indian food and also have a live chaat counter to tickle your tastebuds. We started with the Dahi kachori chaat and it was so good that I kept eating until the entire bowl seemed clean. I went for their thali which costs AED 25 and recommend you guys try it out. I am sure you too are going to love it. We also tried the paneer chilly which was served with hot fresh fluffy chapatis. The food was delicious overall. To end with, we had Gulab Jamun from the dessert section. It was inclusive in the food thali. All types of desi Indian desserts were available and freshly prepared by them. If you are craving Indian food then this stop will definitely make you remind of your mom’s food. The Zomato pro works on all the items on the menu, except the thali.
My recommended time would be to visit this place for lunch.
According to Zomato, the average price for two is 105 AED.
LOCATION: Building No12, Park View Building – Dubai
Located in Parkside Hotel Apartments.
Zaroob
Zaroob is located on Sheikh Zayed Road at Jumeirah Tower Building in the Trade Center Area. It is such a lively family-oriented joint with its quirky ambiance. Zaroob is known for its splendid atmosphere, beautiful lighting, fancy wall art, and authentic Levantine cuisine. It feels like you have been transported back to the streets of Lebanon or Jordan. There is an open kitchen where you can enjoy all the live cooking at the cooking station. The dishes are top-notch with a contemporary twist. The ingredients used are of good quality and the secret sauces are to die for. So to start with, I really liked their shawarma platter and hummus. For all the falafel lovers out there, this place serves the best crispiest hot fresh falafels. Don’t miss digging into the falafel sandwich. The fattoush salad is among one their specialties.
The best part about this eatery is that it is open 24/7. Also, if you are an early riser, their breakfasts are a good option to kick-start your mornings in Dubai. It also has a branch at Dubai Marina.
My recommended time to visit would be for breakfast or early dinner.
According to Zomato, the average price for two is 140 AED, which is appropriate.
LOCATION: Shop 1 – 1 Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai