Enjoy regional delicacies and homestyle delights at the best Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is a high profile and trendy district of Dubai popular with locals and expats alike. The area is home to a unique blend of cultural and ethnic diversity, which is aptly reflected in its eclectic culinary scene. With that in mind, today on MyBayut we’re going to take a look at the best Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai. Let’s tuck in!
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI
If you are looking for Indian eateries in Downtown Dubai that offer a comfortable and casual dining experience, the following restaurants should be on top of your list.
ARMANI AMAL
Recreating the truest tastes of India, the famous Amal restaurant in Armani hotel easily makes it to the list of best Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai. It welcomes you to a warm ambience accentuated by chic traditional-décor inspired interiors.
The soft classical music in the background takes you on a culinary journey across India – from the north to the south. Amal Restaurant serves an extensive menu with regional dishes that include everything from tandoori delights to exotic curries, complemented with perfectly paired side dishes
- Average cost for two: AED 570
- Location: Level 3, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa
- Timings: 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Sun: closed
- Contact: +971-4-888-3666
PATIALA RESTAURANT
Patiala brings you the culinary wonders cooked in the traditional authenticity of India’s princely state of Punjab. The sophisticated ambience of the restaurant presents a stark contrast to the burst of flavours from the rich Indian food served hot on your tables.
The energetic vibe of the restaurant makes it one of the most frequented Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai. The eatery is known for its culinary marvels like the dorra kebab, grilled chilean seabass, dum ke khumb, and khumb ka khitchra.
- Average cost for two: AED 500
- Location: Third floor, Souk Al Bahar
- Timings: 01:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-451-9151
PEPPERMILL
This eatery in Downtown Dubai redefines what Indian haute cuisine is all about. Blending traditional Indian recipes with colonial cooking techniques, Peppermill churns a culinary marvel in every dish they serve. While there are no strictly South Indian restaurants in Downtown Dubai, Peppermill does feature a few delicacies from the coastal towns. Do you want to taste the classic Andhra chicken curry with a colonial twist? Head over to Peppermill in Dubai Mall.
- Average cost for two: AED 210
- Location: Second floor, The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 11:00 am – 11:15 pm
- Contact: +971-4-332-7337
INDIA PALACE EXPRESS
Seafood lovers are in for a special treat if they live in or around Downtown Dubai. Located in The Dubai Mall, India Palace Express brings an exciting casual dining experience that combines the authenticity of Indian flavours with the wealth of Indian hospitality dating back to the Mughal era. Their menu serves a combination of wholesome beverages and food that satisfies your taste buds and leaves you feeling full for a long time.
- Average cost for two: AED 130
- Location: Food Court, Lower Ground Level, The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 11:00 am – 12:00 am, Thu-Fri: 11:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-339-9325
BIKANERVALA
Bikanervala needs no introduction. It is a household name among Indian expats in Dubai. The restaurant serves a mix of North and South Indian delicacies. You can kick off your meal with tandoori paneer tikka, samosa, kadi pakora, paneer kulcha dal and chilli paneer combo.
Bikanervala is also known for street food prepared with a contrast of textures. Chickpeas with potatoes, crispy baby spinach and creamy yoghurt, you know what we’re talking about! Try their papdi chaat costing AED 15 per plate.
- Average price for two: AED 70
- Location: The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-580-7780
GALERIES LAFAYETTE
Satisfy your craving for Indian food after a long day of shopping at Galeries Lafayette in Dubai Mall. The fare is fancy, portions are generous and flavours are top-notch.
Delve into flavour-packed Indian dishes like tandoori chicken, achari jumbo prawns tikka, chana masala or vegetable curry at this eatery.
- Average price for two: AED 250
- Location: The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-339-9933
TWO LEAVES BY PROJECT CHAIWALA
Not exactly a restaurant, more like a roadside cafe, Two Leaves is an initiative by Dubai’s coolest tea haunt, Project Chaiwala. Two Leaves offers karak and/or masala chai, herbal tea, nimbu soda, mango lassi to accompany with a couple of light bites.
- Average price for two: AED 85
- Location: Level 1, Time Out Market, Souq Al Bahar
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am, Thu-Fri: 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-248-8788
INDIAN RESTAURANTS AROUND DOWNTOWN DUBAI
Residents of villas or apartments in Downtown Dubai can head to Indian restaurants in DIFC, Al Safa, Sheikh Zayed Road or Business Bay. They are located 10-12 minutes away.
MINT LEAF OF LONDON
Nestled in Emirates Financial Towers, Mint Leaf of London is a purveyor of Indian cuisine in Dubai and one of the popular DIFC restaurants. With dark slate and carved wood interiors and breathtaking views of the city’s landscape, Mint Leaf of London offers a unique gastronomical experience in Dubai. You can place an order for classic dishes or opt for contemporary twists. The restaurant serves vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian dishes.
- Average price for two: AED 535
- Location: Level 15, South Tower, Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-706-0900
CARNIVAL BY TRESIND
Indulge in a gastronomic fiesta at Carnival by Tresind! Carnival boasts an la carte menu, happy hours, brunches and summer specials that change every month with respect to the theme. Their chef recommended dishes for this season include raj kachori, spinach corn mommos, sorbet, chicken tikka masala, biryani and basil chicken tikka.
- Average price for two: AED 350
- Location: Podium Level, Burj Daman, DIFC
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-421-8665
24TH ST
Want to take your taste buds through an adventure of exciting flavours and succulent spices? 24th St is the place to be. This casual dining restaurant serves heartier meals like char-grilled kebabs, tandoori murgh, kadai paneer dhaba style and more.
Those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth can binge on angoori rasmalai served in a classic clay pot with pomegranate, pistachios and milk rabdi.
- Average price for two: AED 350
- Location: 24th Floor, Dusit Thani Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Timings: 07:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Thu: 07:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Fri: 12:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-526-9068
GAZEBO
Our next pick is Gazebo Restaurant. Regaling the guests for more than a decade, Gazebo has garnered immense popularity in Dubai. It serves mughalai and North Indian cuisine as well as piquant shakes and beverages. Fan of a thick yoghurt shake? Try their meethi, namkeen or masaledar lassi. Love saffron milkshake? Dig in kesar falooda made with saffron syrup, vermicelli and a scoop of ice cream.
- Average price for two: AED 130
- Location: Shop G55 & G56, Ground Level, Bay Avenue, Executive Towers G, Business Bay
- Timings: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-344-4088
FARZI CAFE
With a modernist approach to Indian food, Farzi Cafe offers great culinary concoctions for guests living in and around apartments in City Walk. The cafe offers herb-crusted paneer tikka, pan tossed, steamed bao, roast mutton chunks stuffed in a bun and much more. If you need a tea fix after a meal, they have more than five variations of tea.
- Average price for two: AED 205
- Location: City Walk, Al Safa
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 10:15 pm, Thu-Fri: 12:00 pm – 10:30pm
- Contact: +971-4-394-2556
FAQs
ARE THERE ANY INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI MALL?
If you’re in Dubai Mall, check out Peppermill, India Palace Express and Galeries Lafayette. They serve up some of most delicious Indian food in Downtown Dubai.
WHICH INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI MARINA ARE WORTH VISITING?
Zafran Indian Bistro, Dabang Kathi and Curry, Indya by Vineet and Nina are must-visit Indian restaurants in Dubai Marina.
WHAT ARE THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI 2021?
Maharaja Bhog, Des Perdes, India Palace, Barbecue Nation and Kulcha King are some of the best Indian restaurants in Dubai that you can visit in 2021.
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