Gerbou, Dubai — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

Dubai's best restaurants are as diverse as the city itself, from elevated Italian fare to omakase concepts.

Dubai's first fine dining Emirati restaurant

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GerbouRestaurantDubai's first fine dining Emirati restaurant
ManāoRestaurantThai-inspired restaurant with an 11-course tasting menu
Sufret MaryamRestaurantLevantine staples elevated with chef's touch
Mythos Kouzina and GrillRestaurantauthentic Greek taverna with unfussy cuisine
Fusion CevicheRestauranthomegrown Peruvian gem with a no-frills vibe
La Petite MaisonRestaurantFrench-Mediterranean restaurant known for consistency
BussolaRestaurantOG Italian restaurant with refined food and ambiance
Mare by BussolaPlacechic pool club adjacent to Bussola
The GuildRestauranthuge DIFC dining room with multiple concepts
Estiatorio MilosRestaurantrefined Greek seafood with a sought-after terrace view
Row on 45Restauranttwo Michelin stars, 17-course tasting experience
Soul KitchenRestaurantLevantine/Latin hybrid restaurant and communal hub
NiniveBarmodern, elevated Middle Eastern cuisine
Trèsind StudioRestaurantbest Indian restaurant, three Michelin stars

Gerbou