United Arab Emirates

Restaurants in Downtown Dubai

15 restaurants in Downtown Dubai recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. Armani/Ristorante Dubai

   2 guides · 1 Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

   Elevated Italian cuisine by Sardinian chef Giovanni Papi, set within the Burj Khalifa with stunning Dubai Fountain views. Holder of a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award.

2. At.mosphere Restaurant

   2 guides · 1 Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

   Contemporary French fine dining on Level 122 of the Burj Khalifa, with panoramic views of Downtown Dubai and an award-winning menu.

3. 99 Sushi Bar

   1 guide · Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai

   Experience Japanese Contemporary cuisine at 99 Sushi Bar in Downtown Dubai. Michelin Recommended, creative nigiri, and omakase business lunch.

4. Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera

   1 guide · Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, UAE

   Scarlet carpets, live opera-style entertainment, and front-row Burj Khalifa views define this Forbes-recommended Downtown Dubai dining destination.

5. Dragonfly

   1 guide · The Lana Promenade, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai

   At Dragonfly in Downtown Dubai, Japanese tradition meets contemporary expression. A Michelin Guide destination for refined, artful dining.

6. Fouquet's

   1 guide · Burj Plaza, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai

   Discover Fouquet's Dubai at Burj Plaza. A celebrated French restaurant in Downtown Dubai, recognized by Michelin for its elegant brasserie cuisine.

7. Jamavar

   1 guide · Address Residences, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

   Jamavar in Downtown Dubai celebrates India’s culinary heritage with grace and grandeur. Chef Surender Mohan’s refined menu earned a Michelin star. Book now.

8. Jara by Martin Berasategui

   1 guide · Marasi Drive, Dubai

   Jara by Martin Berasategui brings refined French-Spanish cuisine to Downtown Dubai, earning Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence 2025.

9. JARA by Martín Berasategui

   1 guide · 18th Floor, The Lana, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai

   Michelin-recommended Basque cuisine on the 18th floor of The Lana in Business Bay. Chef Martín Berasategui’s elegant Dubai outpost.

10. Jun's

    1 guide · Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai

    Chef Kelvin Cheung brings bold, inventive third-culture cooking to Downtown Dubai. Michelin Recommended, MENA's 50 Best. Tasting menus with Cantonese, American & Asian influences.

11. Masti

    1 guide · The Dubai Edition Hotel, Floor 1, Downtown, Dubai

    Masti at The Dubai Edition Hotel in Downtown Dubai offers Indian brunch with outdoor seating. Michelin Recommended 2026.

12. Mimi Mei Fair

    1 guide · Address Residences, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    Step into Empress MiMi’s residence in Downtown Dubai for Chinese cuisine rooted in Sichuan, Hunan and Fujian traditions, with modern elegance.

13. Riviera by Jean Imbert

    1 guide · The Lana, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai

    Riviera by Jean Imbert brings Mediterranean flavors to Downtown Dubai, with a Michelin Recommended rating for its refined, sun-drenched cuisine.

14. Siraj

    1 guide · Souk Al Bahar, Dubai

    Siraj in Downtown Dubai serves authentic Emirati Levantine cuisine with a contemporary twist. A Michelin Recommended Middle Eastern restaurant at Souk Al Bahar.

15. Tang Town

    1 guide · BFM 17, Fountain Views, Dubai Mall, Downtown, Dubai

    Chef Zeng Jinbiao leads Tang Town in Dubai Mall, where seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques earn Michelin recognition. Peking duck, dim sum, and more.