Top 10 Indian Restaurants In Dubai

Looking for the best Indian restaurants in Dubai? Look no further. Whether it’s a luxury fine-dining Indian restaurant vibe you’re after, or something a bit more low-key, you’ll find something to love amongst our picks for the top 10 Indian restaurants in Dubai!

ATRANGI BY RITU DALMIA

JUMEIRAH AL QASR 

Best for: impressing guests 

If you’re looking for a fancy Indian restaurant to impress guests or your date then Atrangi is the perfect destination for you. This award-winning restaurant is located next to the water in Jumeirah Al Qasr and has stunning views from its terrace. The food is high-end, but the cost is reasonable for the setting and the quality of the food (dishes around the AED100 mark), which explains its popularity. They have a set menu (AED440) so you can try a sample of their dishes - you won’t regret it!

Open: Daily 12PM - 3PM | 6.30PM - 11.30PM

Bookings: 055 168 0802

REPUBLIC ADDA BAR & LOUNGE

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON | BUSINESS BAY 

Best for: families

If you’re looking for Indian food in the Business Bay area then look no further than Republic. This vibrant and colourful Indian restaurant offers fusion-Indian food with an inexpensive price-tag with the majority of dishes ranging between the AED30 - AED50 mark. There’s always a buzz and the views of downtown from the terrace are great. We recommend trying the Sunday brunch as a fun way to spend the day eating delicious Indian food!

Open: Daily 12PM - 12AM

Bookings: 052 924 7596

BOMBAY BRASSERIE

TAJ DUBAI | BUSINESS BAY

Best for: your next special occasion 

Bombay Brasserie is the place to go if you’re looking for an upscale Indian to celebrate a special occasion or to impress guests. If you want gold on your Indian (when in Dubai, right?) they have a Gold & Garam Masala or try their 24k Gold dal makhani. They have 3 course set menus (starting from AED255), tasting menus (AED340 food only or AED495 with wine pairing) or a la carte. The service is spot on and the ambience is great, with a live open kitchen so you can see your food being prepared. 

Open: Daily 12.30PM - 3PM & 6PM - 12AM 

Bookings: 04 438 3222

HAVELI LOUNGE & CAFE

V HOTEL | SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

Best for: a night out

Haveli lounge is a laid back, informal Indian restaurant in the heart of Dubai. The decor is funky with neon signs and mood lighting, and it’s got a great atmosphere in the evenings, especially their Wednesday Ladies night and there’s also regular live music. Featuring Punjabi food their menu highlights are their chicken tikka masala and their dal makhani. They also do a selection of Chinese dishes and Nepalese favourites such as momos if you’re looking for more variety. 

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 12PM - 3AM

Bookings: 058 822 1199

LITTLE MISS INDIA 

FAIRMONT THE PALM | PALM JUMERIAH 

Best for: Indian with a sea view

For an Indian restaurant on the Palm, Little Miss India at the Fairmont delivers in taste and atmosphere. The menu is extensive and features everything you could hope for from an Indian, from curries to biryanis and a tandoor oven. The terrace is a highlight as you can tuck into your meal with great views of the Dubai skyline and the sea. It’s won awards for its food and is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike - we highly recommend booking. 

Open: Monday - Thursday 6PM - 11PM | Friday - Sunday 2PM - 11PM

Bookings: 04 457 3457

TANDOOR TINA 

25HOURS HOTEL ONE CENTRAL | TRADE CENTRE ST

Best for: catching up with friends

Tandoor Tina, situated in the funky 25Hours hotel, is a great option for an affordable Indian meal in the heart of the city. The decor is inspired by the colours of Jaipur (think dusty pinks and pastel hues) and it’s green terrace is perfect for the cooler months. The menu is small but includes all the classics and the prices are reasonable, averaging AED80 for a main. They also do a popular express lunch, Tina’s Tacos on a Tuesday and curry night on a Thursday. 

Open: Daily 12PM - 12AM

Bookings: 04 210 2500

INDYA BY VINEET

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT & SPA | DUBAI MARINA 

Best for: Affordable award-winning Indian food

For the best Indian restaurant near Duabi Marina, head to Indya by Vineet. It brings the flavour of Indian street food to a high-end setting by Michelin-award winning chef Vineet. The menu is uniquely separated into the different elements, such as land, sea and earth and there’s even a  chaat trolley. No visit would be complete without a visit to their Insta-worthy gin room, in which you can make your own G&T. The experience is easier on your wallet than you may think, with mains costing less than AED100. 

Open: Daily 12.30PM - 3.30PM & 6PM - 11.30PM

Bookings: 04 316 5550

PINCODE

DUBAI HILLS MALL | AL KHAIL ROAD 

Best for: Indian food in a mall

Doing some shopping and fancy an Indian? Pincode in Dubai Hills mall is the flagship restaurant of Chef Kunal Kapur (host of Indian Masterchef) and promises to take you on a journey through India. The menu is playfully based on street-food options with creative twists - we love their potato spiral chaat and the Kerala fried chicken with spiced slaw is a must try. It’s unlicensed as it’s in a mall so no cheeky drink to go with your curry but the food is worth it. 

Open: Daily 10AM - 12AM

Bookings: 04 566 1424

CARNIVAL BY TRÈSIND

THE BUILDINGS BY DAMAN | DIFC

Best for: business lunch 

A celebration of everything Indian, Carnival’s decor is bright and colourful and it offers a relaxed atmosphere with excellent service. There’s a 3 course business lunch for AED110 or 4 courses for AED135 (exclusive of taxes) which includes an amuse bouche and a sorbet palate cleanser. Perfect if you’re in DIFC and looking for a good Indian restaurant. Their a-la carte menu has lots of great options but it’s on the more expensive side. The brunch on Saturdays is lively and a great way to sample everything they have to offer. 

Open: Daily 10AM - 12AM

Bookings: 052 242 4262

YUMMY DOSA RESTAURANT

SHOP NUMBER 4 | DISCOVERY GARDENS 

Best for: value 

Serving North Indian street food, as the name suggests dosas are their specialty. If you’re looking for value for money then this is the place to go - a dosa only sets you back around AED27. There’s fillings of all different kinds, including the Oman chips dosa and the chocolate Nutella dosa. Don’t fancy leaving the house? They also do delivery (and they have branches across the UAE so there’s bound to be one close to you). 

Open: Daily 11AM - 11.45PM

Bookings: 04 876 7982