Looking for new restaurants in Dubai to try this month? From ramen-focused joints to Mediterranean rooftop hangouts, here are seven trendy restaurants you should be checking out right now.
1. Morimoto Dubai
Fusing Japanese culinary traditions with American influences, Morimoto Dubai is a new foodie hotspot by renowned Chef Masaharu Morimoto. From a teppanyaki and sushi counter to three private dining rooms and four scenic outdoor terraces, head down to Morimoto for a memorable dinner with a view.
Location: Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Business Bay
2. Crazy Fish Dubai
A fine dining Italian restaurant that’s known for the freshest seafood dishes, Crazy Fish Dubai is a Monte Carlo favourite that has recently opened its doors in DIFC. Expect to find a delicious menu filled with oysters, carpaccio, steamed lobster, baked wild sea bass and more – perfect for all of you seafood enthusiasts!
Location: DIFC
3. Beefbar
Another must-try restaurant that has recently opened in DIFC is Beefbar. Offering some of the world’s best meat, head down to enjoy a mouth-watering selection of Kobe beef delicacies such as mini burgers, crispy tacos, quesadillas and more unique culinary creations.
Location: DIFC
4. Babiole Dubai
Offering panoramic views of the city, Babiole is a rooftop restaurant in Dubai with a Mediterranean twist. From sunset aperitivo nights to modern Friday brunches, head down to this newly-opened hotspot for creative drinks, delicious food, shisha sessions and epic scenery.
Location: The Westin Dubai – Al Habtoor City
5. Bao Wow
Offering a menu packed with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean and Taiwanese classics (including everyone’s favourite bao buns), Bao Wow is City Walk’s newest destination for Pan-Asian food. The restaurant is decked with funky street art by Dubai-based graffiti artist, Ramy Elzaghawy, along with colourful Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
Locations: City Walk and Last Exit Mad X
6. Long Teng
Dim Sum lover? Long Teng Seafood Restaurant is one of Dubai’s lesser-known foodie gems, serving up authentic Cantonese cuisine in a cozy setting. From mouth-watering dumplings to fresh seafood dishes (grilled scallops, anyone?!), this restaurant is a popular spot for business lunches and dinner dates.
Location: Business Bay
7. YUi Dubai
Calling all ramen lovers: there’s a new Japanese restaurant in town and it’s offering some of the city’s best ramen! You’ll find YUi Dubai located in the region’s first ‘Japanese lifestyle culture shop’ called FRAME, serving up traditional ramen and gyoza. The noodles are made in-house using Japanese flour and the chicken broth gets simmered for 10 hours.
Location: D3
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