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Dubai’s Top Restaurants for Unforgettable Dinners

Whether it’s a friendly get-together, a business dinner, or a midweek date, establishments with a unique concept and strong reputation can transform a regular evening into a memorable experience. Great List has selected seven restaurants you should visit for dinner at least once, whether you’re alone or with someone, with or without a specific occasion. Josette Josette This is one of the classiest spots in the DIFC featuring a Bohemian ambiance of early 20th-century Paris. Tables are equipped wi

Dubai’s Five Best DJ Bars

Dubai boasts an exciting nightlife scene offering a wide array of pubs and bars to suit every preference, from casual and popular spots to visionary and even clandestine venues. Great List has curated a guide to Dubai’s top bars, featuring exceptional drinks and the trendiest DJ parties. Honeycomb Hi-Fi Honeycomb Hi-Fi A Japanese izakaya, record library, music bar, and dancing venue for music lovers, playing everything from EDM to jazz. It is the darling of the local media—Time Out Dubai has nam

Dubai’s Best Street Food Spots

Street food is the perfect way to experience the multicultural and diverse spirit of Dubai. Great List has chosen the top seven establishments offering the most intriguing street food, brought to the Emirates by professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts from around the globe. Lila Taqueria Lila Taqueria A Mexican restaurant from chef Shaw Lash, who previously worked with Chicago-based regional Mexican cuisine expert Rick Bayless and studied under a prominent food writer Diana Kennedy, who spen

Dubai Bars with Unique Cocktails

The speakeasy culture is gaining momentum in Dubai, but not every nighttime establishment can boast a truly original cocktail menu. Great List has compiled a list of the city’s seven best “secret” bars with the most intriguing designer mixes. Galaxy Lounge Bar Galaxy This is a small conceptual speakeasy bar with original decorations that include a starry sky over Athens, a monumental bar counter made of Lemurian blue granite, and the vibrant atmosphere of contemporary Attica’s capital. The bar f

Dubai’s Top 7 Meat Restaurants

The number of establishments that love working with meat is growing in Dubai each year. Great List has selected the best seven restaurants with the most interesting offerings and a serious approach to business. Leña Leña The steakhouse by the renowned Spanish chef Dani Garcia opened in late 2023 and immediately topped the list of Dubai’s best meat restaurants. Its interiors meticulously replicate those of the flagship establishment in Marbella, which was named The World’s Most Beautiful Restaura