50 top restaurants in the UAE, based on reader recommendations - in pictures


  • Reader-recommended restaurants in the UAE: Alici, Dubai. All photos provided by restaurants unless specified otherwise
    Reader-recommended restaurants in the UAE: Alici, Dubai. All photos provided by restaurants unless specified otherwise
  • 21grams, Dubai.
    21grams, Dubai.
  • 99 Sushi Bar, Abu Dhabi.
    99 Sushi Bar, Abu Dhabi.
  • Anasa, Dubai. Photo: Conrad Dubai
    Anasa, Dubai. Photo: Conrad Dubai
  • Avli by tashas, Dubai.
    Avli by tashas, Dubai.
  • Beirut Sur Mer, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Beirut Sur Mer, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Boca, Dubai.
    Boca, Dubai.
  • Bosporus, Dubai.
    Bosporus, Dubai.
  • Cipriani, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Yas Marina
    Cipriani, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Yas Marina
  • Clap, Dubai.
    Clap, Dubai.
  • Couqley French Bistro & Bar, Dubai.
    Couqley French Bistro & Bar, Dubai.
  • Dampa Seafood Grill, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dampa Seafood Grill, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Folly, Dubai.
    Folly, Dubai.
  • Fouquet's, Abu Dhabi.
    Fouquet's, Abu Dhabi.
  • Gazebo, Dubai.
    Gazebo, Dubai.
  • Indigo, Abu Dhabi. Andre Forget / The National
    Indigo, Abu Dhabi. Andre Forget / The National
  • Kinoya, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Kinoya, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Kishmish, Dubai.
    Kishmish, Dubai.
  • La Carnita, Abu Dhabi.
    La Carnita, Abu Dhabi.
  • Lana Lusa, Dubai.
    Lana Lusa, Dubai.
  • Lola Taberna Espanola, Dubai.
    Lola Taberna Espanola, Dubai.
  • Mythos Kouzina & Grill, Dubai.
    Mythos Kouzina & Grill, Dubai.
  • Nusr-Et, Dubai.
    Nusr-Et, Dubai.
  • Ravi Restaurant, Dubai.
    Ravi Restaurant, Dubai.
  • Rockfish, Dubai.
    Rockfish, Dubai.
  • SushiSamba, Dubai.
    SushiSamba, Dubai.
  • Texas de Brazil, Dubai.
    Texas de Brazil, Dubai.
  • Ting Irie, Dubai.
    Ting Irie, Dubai.
  • The Den, Khor Fakkan.
    The Den, Khor Fakkan.
  • Turf Cafe, Abu Dhabi.
    Turf Cafe, Abu Dhabi.
  • Yalumba, Dubai.
    Yalumba, Dubai.
  • UAE restaurants on Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list: 3 Fils, Dubai, took the top spot.
    UAE restaurants on Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list: 3 Fils, Dubai, took the top spot.
  • Ranked second was Zuma, Dubai.
    Ranked second was Zuma, Dubai.
  • Fourth on the list was Tresind Studio, Dubai.
    Fourth on the list was Tresind Studio, Dubai.
  • A dish from Orfali Bros, Dubai, which took position 6.
    A dish from Orfali Bros, Dubai, which took position 6.
  • A steak from LPM Restaurant & Bar, Dubai, which took position 8.
    A steak from LPM Restaurant & Bar, Dubai, which took position 8.
  • Gaia, Dubai, was ranked 10th.
    Gaia, Dubai, was ranked 10th.
  • A dish from Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Dubai, which came in at number 11.
    A dish from Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Dubai, which came in at number 11.
  • In 13th place was Coya, Dubai.
    In 13th place was Coya, Dubai.
  • Reif Kushiyaki, Dubai, came in at number 16.
    Reif Kushiyaki, Dubai, came in at number 16.
  • Ranked 18th was Tresind, Dubai.
    Ranked 18th was Tresind, Dubai.
  • A dish at Mimi Kakushi, Dubai, 20th on the list.
    A dish at Mimi Kakushi, Dubai, 20th on the list.
  • At number 23 was Lowe, Dubai.
    At number 23 was Lowe, Dubai.
  • Hakkasan in Abu Dhabi was ranked 25th.
    Hakkasan in Abu Dhabi was ranked 25th.
  • Amazonico, Dubai, came in at number 29.
    Amazonico, Dubai, came in at number 29.
  • BB Social Dining, Dubai, came in at 33. Pawan Singh / The National
    BB Social Dining, Dubai, came in at 33. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Coya, Abu Dhabi, grabbed position 34.
    Coya, Abu Dhabi, grabbed position 34.
  • At number 35 is Indochine, Dubai.
    At number 35 is Indochine, Dubai.
  • Hoseki, Dubai, took number 44. Photo: Bulgari Resort Dubai
    Hoseki, Dubai, took number 44. Photo: Bulgari Resort Dubai
  • Butcher & Still, Abu Dhabi, came in at number 48.
    Butcher & Still, Abu Dhabi, came in at number 48.