Dubai, according to locals
158 places that people in Dubai keep recommending, across 4 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Dubai
For a meal in Dubai, people suggest Lebanese bread and mezze at Al Safadi, shawarma at Allo Beirut, Thai food reached by boat at Pai Thai, chicken karahi at Nayaab Handi, a romantic dinner at Pierchic and Zuma's business lunch. Laffah's shawarma splits opinion, with some finding it dry or salty.
Most recommended
- Al Safadi, Motor City29 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Al Safadi's Dubai-outlet recommendations are represented here by Motor City.
- Laffah, Barsha25 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Laffah's shawarma recommendations cover several Dubai outlets, represented here by Al Barsha.
- Gazebo22 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Gazebo's Dubai-outlet recommendations are represented by City Centre Mirdif, which one diner specifically endorses.
- Allo Beirut, City Walk21 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Allo Beirut's recommendations span Dubai outlets, with City Walk represented here.
- Pierchic, Al Qasr Madinat Jumeirah18 people recommend, 3 warn against it
Pierchic receives repeated recommendations for a romantic dinner.
Places to visit in Dubai
Dubai, the way people suggest it: the Burj Khalifa around sunset, a walk along the creek at Al Seef, galleries and cafes at Alserkal Avenue, an abra across the creek to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, and Kite Beach for walks and food trucks. Whether going up the Burj is worth it splits opinion.
Most recommended
- Burj Khalifa27 people recommend, 7 warn against it
Burj Khalifa draws recommendations both for its observation deck and for seeing the tower from outside.
- Al Seef23 people recommend
Al Seef is repeatedly recommended for a walk along Dubai Creek, with old-style architecture, cafes and access to an abra crossing toward the souks.
- Alserkal Avenue21 people recommend
Alserkal Avenue is repeatedly recommended for galleries, art and a walk through the district.
- Gold Souk20 people recommend
The Gold Souk in Deira regularly appears in recommendations for an Old Dubai walk, often alongside the Spice Souk and an abra crossing.
- Kite Beach19 people recommend
Kite Beach is a recurring recommendation for walks, a beach outing and nearby cafes or food trucks.
Best burgers in Dubai
Dubai burger recommendations including Maxzi and High Joint, with smash-burger suggestions, dissenting opinions and limits on which outlet the comments describe.
Most recommended
- Maxzi48 people recommend, 10 warn against it
Most people recommend Maxzi, and several call it the best burger around.
- High Joint41 recommend it
Overall, most diners lean positive, and many name High Joint as a favourite or top pick for burgers in Dubai.
- Pickl, Motor City31 people recommend, 7 warn against it
Across Pickl's branches, many people recommend it, and many rate its burgers well, with one diner calling them amazing.
- Five Guys, City Walk26 recommend it
Many people recommend Five Guys, and the City Walk, Festival City and Coca-Cola Arena outlets all come up, and a few diners rank it above other Dubai burger spots.
- 11 Green25 recommend it
Most people recommend 11 Green, and many name it as a burger pick.
Best pizza in Dubai
Dubai pizza recommendations including Pitfire and Blu Pizzeria, with the cited discussions about crust, style and outlet-specific caveats.
Most recommended
- Pitfire Pizza50 recommend it
Many people recommend Pitfire Pizza, and a few say it is the best pizza they have had locally.
- Blu Pizzeria22 recommend it
Many diners recommend Blu Pizzeria, and a couple name it among their favourite pizza places.
- Pizza Hut17 recommend it
Many people recommend Pizza Hut and name it as their pick, though opinion is divided.
- L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Jbr13 recommend it
Many people recommend L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele for Italian-style pizza.
- Pull Me Pizzeria, Jvc12 recommend it
Many people recommend Pull Me Pizzeria, and a couple of commenters describe its pizza as New York-style.