The best fine dining restaurants in Dubai for celebrating right now

Showcasing sustainable and organically farmed local ingredients, and with no less than two MICHELIN Stars and a number 13 rank in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024, Tresind Studio in Palm Jumeirah reimagines Indian cuisine. Experience the magic of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God) – top-notch service combined with a creative and expertly prepared menu. The legendary hospitality was recently recognised with an Art of Hospitality award from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Let the knowledgeable team talk you through the immersive tasting menu, featuring dishes such as king oyster noodles with black fungus xo, and ghee roast crab with curry leaf crisp. It’s so good it’s fully booked for 2024, so use the OpenTable app to snag the next availability at one of the best luxury restaurants in Dubai.

For one of the best fine dining restaurants in Dubai for an all-vegetarian experience, visit Avatara Restaurant in Trade Centre. Soulful food inspired by humble ingredients, with only the best seasonal produce, sourced from local farms. Explore the endless potential of vegetarian cooking Indian-style, with a MICHELIN Star standing testament to the culinary artistry of chef Rahul Rana. Think broccolini and carrot with pickle spice and candied walnuts, baby corn grilled with missi ghevar, and okra chili thecha with sol kadi. Gluten-free and vegan diets can also be catered for. Wash it all down with a perfectly chosen complementary wine pairing and enjoy the warmly lit, elegant atmosphere.

BiCE Mare – Dubai has a solid reputation as one of the best restaurants in Downtown Dubai for contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood. Award-winning, picture-perfect dishes are served on the terrace, which is always busy, so be sure to book your seat on OpenTable. Overlooking not only the Burj Khalifa but also the fountain show at Dubai Mall, this is one of the best restaurants with a view in Dubai. Try the calamari and shrimp to start, fried with purple potatoes and garlic sauce, then move on to house specialty lobster bisque or pan-fried red snapper with pine nuts.

TakaHisa Restaurant has not only been selected in the MICHELIN Guide, it’s also been awarded two toques in the Gault & Millau UAE 2023 guide. Elegant and luxurious in the heart of Bluewaters Island, enjoy this unique omakase experience from two master chefs – Takashi Namekata (sushi chef) and Hisao Ueda (wagyu chef). Only A5 Kobe beef with a marbling score of 12 and the finest Toyosu Market seafood will make it to your table, expertly prepared in front of your eyes. Try the iwakaki oyster with caviar or the hairy crab risotto, followed by wagyu tongue and daikon. The sleek, wooden detailing creates a relaxed, Japan-inspired dining space, while the outdoor seating area overlooks palm trees and the Persian Gulf.

Jara by Martín Berasategui in Business Bay is one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Dubai. It is also one of the most unique, bringing the first ever Basque menu to the Emirates, from expert chef Martín Berasategui who boasts no fewer than 12 MICHELIN Stars throughout his career. A true master craftsman with a passion for great food, allow Berasategui to take you on a culinary journey to the northernmost reaches of Spain, with all the fire, theatre and spirit you would expect. Standout dishes include the wagyu steak chargrilled Basque-style and the clams with Basque marinara – all with sweeping views across the city.