Dubai’s Top Tasting Menus to Try at Least Once in Your Life
In case you haven’t noticed, Dubai is a gastronomic heaven! And why not? The city has the most diverse selection of restaurants in the Middle East to cater to its diverse population.
So, if you’re craving fast food? Grab a bite at one of these top fast food restaurants.
Are you looking for a place where you can dine in style and take awesome photos while you’re at it? Of course, Dubai has the most beautiful restaurants.
But we know this city has more to offer than that, especially if you’re a serious foodie looking to treat your palate to a unique dining experience through the progression of food.
Check out these restaurants that offer the best tasting menus in all of Dubai and prepare to go on a gastronomic journey like no other.
Armani/Ristorante
Website: https://www.armanihotels.com/en/restaurant/armani-ristorante/?hotel=armani-hotel-dubai
Address: Burj Khalifa – Lobby Level – Armani Hotel Dubai – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd. – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 888 3666
Operating hours:
- 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM daily
Price:
- AED 949 per person
Located in the most coveted address in the city, Burj Khalifa, Michelin-starred Armani/Ristorante brings a whole new definition to dining with a view.
Taking you on a culinary feast of the senses, the restaurant offers an eight-course tasting menu inspired by the seasons and highlighting Italian culinary excellence.
But that’s not all because you also get to dine with unparalleled views of the Dubai Fountain Show and the rest of Downtown Dubai.
The Tasting Menu
Chef Giovanni Papi is a true master at elevating classics through bold flavors and a touch of sophistication.
Each dish on this eight-course tasting menu is kept simple, so you can appreciate the subtle nuances that make each component stand out on the plate:
- Capesante Hokkaido. Pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, heirloom cauliflower, cauliflower emulsion and Calvisius caviar.
- Foie gras. Classically prepared foie gras in a signature sauce.
- Bottoni ripieni. Button-shaped ravioli with braised lamb and artichoke filing, lamb ragout and Castelmagno cheese fondue.
- Riso e gamberi rossi. Classic risotto with marinated Sicilian red prawns and aromatic herbs.
- Astice blu. Glazed blue lobster, heirloom beetroot carpaccio, tomato ice cream in cacciucco sauce.
- Cosoilette di wagyu. Wagyu braised short ribs, spiced baby carrots, spinach mashed potatoes and gremolata.
- Frutti di bosco. Passion banana creme brulee, coconut foam, exotic sorbet and exotic fruit brunoises.
- La sfera. Sugar sphere, bergamote creme brulee, vanilla foam, Buddha’s hand and lemon basil sorbet.
These dishes change throughout the year to make use of ingredients that are in season.
But one thing’s for sure, you get to enjoy a feast of the senses with every dish that comes out from this degustation menu.
Pro tip:
Are you the type who loves to pair good food with good wine? Elevate your dining experience at Armani/Ristorante by upgrading to the grape pairings for AED 1,599 per person
Ossiano
Website: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/ossiano
Address: Atlantis the Palm – Crescent Road – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 426 0770
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM daily
Price:
- AED 895 per person
- AED 550 wine pairing
Dining at Ossiano is already memorable before you even taste its degustation menu.
With floor to ceiling windows overlooking Atlantis the Palm’s aquarium, you’re treated to an underwater dining experience like no other, where 65,000 marine animals casually swim past your table.
The Tasting Menu
More than the aquatic ambiance, it’s Chef Gregoire Berger’s multi-course tasting menu inspired by his memories of the sea that takes this culinary journey to new depths.
Your dinner will consist of seven carefully curated plates – or “waves” as the chef would like to call them – will be served highlighting different types of seafood.
You’ll be taken on a journey of the chef’s memories and his respect for the seasonality and quality of ingredients paired with his mastery of European cuisine.
Although revolving, Ossiano’s degustation usually consist of:
- Gillardeau oyster, grapes and verjus
- Japanese madai, nashi pear, lemongrass and kaffir lime
- Seared foie gras, plum and amaranth
- Citrus poached blue lobster, courgette flower and bisque
- Salted napa cabbage, lime and mint
- Australian wagyu A9+, allium, smoked bordelaise and millefrite potato
- Fromage blanc, local mountain honey and bee pollen
- Chocolate, salted caramel and buckwheat
Pro tip:
Do you have food allergies or sensitivity to some ingredients? Let the team at Ossiano know when you book a reservation, so the chef can adjust your dishes to make sure that you’ll enjoy your dinner.
Tresind Studio
Website: https://tresindstudio.com/
Address: St. Regis Gardens – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 58 895 1272
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Price:
- AED 595 per person
- AED 95 for additional cocktails
Bright colors, bold flavors and an impressive 17-course tasting menu in Dubai – these are just some of the things that make Tresind Studio one of the best restaurants in the world.
Helmed by Chef Himanshu Saini, the two Michelin-starred restaurant is known for highlighting modern Indian cuisine, creating dishes that combine eye-catching plating and striking flavors.
Tresind Studio isn’t your typical Indian restaurant, however. Stepping inside, you’ll be treated to modern interiors and muted palettes that offer a more laidback ambiance.
Creativity also runs high in this restaurant, with dishes created using modern cooking techniques and molecular gastronomy to make each meal a multi-sensory experience.
The Tasting Menu
While you’ll hardly notice traces of traditional Indian culture in the restaurant’s interiors, its food will instantly transport you to the beautiful country filled with colors and bold flavors.
Named “Rising India: The Great Continent”, the restaurant’s 17-course degustation, has options for meat eaters and vegetarians.
You’ll see that each dish is a progression of the story that Chef Saini wants to tell its diners, one that describes India’s heritage through food.
Although dishes may change depending on the season and availability of ingredients, the carefully curated menu usually consists of:
| Meat | Vegetarian |
| Thar Desert Shiso papadum, yogurt cremeux, garden herbs Missi roti, nopales curry, cultured butter Confit duck, ash roasted artichokes, black lime chutney Pickled pepper, buttermilk curry ice cream Cacao ghevar, cauliflower cremeux, roasted barley ice cream | Thar Desert Shiso papadum, yogurt cremeux, garden herbs Missi roti, nopales curry, cultured butter Ash roasted artichokes, black lime chutney Pickled pepper, buttermilk curry ice cream Cacao ghevar, cauliflower cremeux, roasted barley ice cream |
| Deccan Plateau Medu vada, peanut butte mole, parmesan saaru Tender coconut kushiyaki, smoked nilgiri spices, yuzu rasam Tortellini, gorgonzola dolce, pandhra rassa Onam sadya Rhubarb and strawberry paan, nastrurtium leaf | Deccan Plateau Medu vada, peanut butte mole, parmesan saaru Tender coconut kushiyaki, smoked nilgiri spices, yuzu rasam Butternut ravioli, butternut mash, butternut stew Onam sadya Rhubarb and strawberry paan, nastrurtium leaf |
| Coastal Plains Mustard and miso scallop, ripe banana, potato tartlet Ghee roast crab, burnt cinnamon, curry leaf crisp Charred lobster tail, thakkali thokku, corn and tamarind curry Puran poli, shrimps, “aamti” sour lentil broth Oyster pearl, lychee, sea water | Coastal Plains Raw and ripe banana, mustard miso, potato tartlet Ghee roast jackfruit, burnt cinnamon, curry leaf crisp Charred white asparagus, thakkali thokku, corn and tamarind curry Puran poli, tapioca grits, “aamti” sour lentil broth Oyster pearl, lychee, sea water |
| Northern Plains and Himalayan Mountains Pani puri, sparkling sweet lime water, jicama Lamb kebab, green plum korma, mountain greens Kebab scarpetta, sourdough toasts King oyster noodles, black fungus xo, morel shoyu Honeymoon tea, milk and honey | Northern Plains and Himalayan Mountains Pani puri, sparkling sweet lime water, jicama Nadru kebab, green plum jorma, mountain greens Kebab scarpetta, sourdough toasts King oyster noodles, black fungus xo, morel shoyu Honeymoon tea, milk and honey |
Pro tip:
Do you want to continue your gastronomic experience after the 17-course degustation? Book a table at Papadom Botanic Bar.
The bar program at Tresind Studio offers a selection of curated beverages and premium wine labels.
Orfali Bros. Bistro
Website: https://orfalibros.com/
Address: D92 – Jumeirah 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 259 2477
Operating hours:
- 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Price:
- Available upon request
Three brothers and a restaurant that celebrates taste, texture and ingredients. Orfalo Bros. Bistro’s tasting menu is a hidden gem in Dubai.
Helmed by Chef Mohammed and his two pastry chef brothers Wassim and Omar, the restaurant is a combination of the chefs’ beginnings and experiences with influences from their travels.
What you get is an unforgettable dining experience with every plate showcasing Middle Eastern flavors and inspirations from different parts of the world.
The Tasting Menu
Here’s a secret: the tasting menu is actually a “secret” because the restaurant doesn’t advertise it or put it on their regular menu.
But if you “ask the chef” for it, he or a member of his team will gladly show you the restaurant’s tasting menu in small but delectable plates.
We don’t know exactly what Orfali Bros. Bistro offers for its tasting menu, which adds to the surprise factor of this whole experience.
But we heard through the grapevine that it includes classic dishes like:
- Corn bomb. Corn and 36-month old parmigiano reggiano.
- Umami eclair. Porcini emulsion and marmite, fermented quince glaze, cacao nibs and beef prosciutto.
- Ajoblanco. Almond, Hokkaido scallop, finger lime, olive oil caviar, black garlic and tomato raisins.
- Miso tahini salmon. Calamansi, mandarin, yuzu, tahini, spicy herbs salad.
- Cheese pide. Sourdough, fior di latte mozzarella, asiago, kashkaval, feata, chives and egg.
Pro tip:
If you’re going to the restaurant especially for the tasting menu, let the team know ahead, so the chef can accommodate your request.
Remember, this menu is kind of a “secret,” so you can’t walk into the restaurant asking for it.
Al Muntaha
Website: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/burj-al-arab-muntaha
Address: 27th Floor – Burj Al Arab – Jumeirah Street – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 800 323 232
Operating hours:
- 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM for lunch
- 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner
Price:
- AED 1,100 per person
- AED 900 additional for grape pairings
Located in Dubai’s only seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab, Al Muntaha takes luxury fine dining to all new heights, especially with a tasting menu fit for royalty.
Just imagine being treated to a degustation menu highlighting French and Italian cuisines while you’re 200 meters above the Arabian Gulf.
The Tasting Menu
The one-Michelin starred restaurant is helmed by world-class Chef Saverio Sbaragli who is a master at French fine dining with subtle hints of Italian cuisine.
The result is a six-course degustation menu that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
While the chef continuously changes the menu, classics like the famous ravioli del “plin” with black truffle and parmesan cream, and salmon trout are staples.
Of course, you have to end this sumptuous dinner with the Il Latte dessert with goat’s cheese emulsion, sheep yogurt and biscuit.
Pro tip:
Al Muntaha is one of the most in-demand restaurants in Dubai with tables needing to be booked in advance.
So, if you already have plans to visit Dubai, make a reservation at least a month before your trip.
Hoseki
Website: https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai/bars-and-restaurants/japanese-restaurant-hoseki
Address: Jumeirah Bay Island – Jumeirah 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971
Operating hours:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for lunch every Thursday to Saturday
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for pre-dinner every Wednesday to Saturday
- 8:30 to 11:00 PM for dinner every Thursday to Sunday
Price:
- AED 1,750 for the “Hisui” experience
- AED 2,250 for the “Ruri” experience
Minimalist interiors, nine seats and one of Dubai’s best tasting menus. Hoseki specializes in the Omakase experience with each course based on the preference of diners.
Located on the 4th floor of Bulgari Resort Dubai, the restaurant offers stunning views of the Dubai skyline.
And with only nine diners, it’s one of the most exclusive dining experiences that you can get in Dubai.
The Tasting Menu
The restaurant is helmed by third generation sushi master Chef Masahiro Sugiyama who uses only the best and freshest ingredients in every dish.
But the best part is, you get to see every course being prepared right before your eyes with Chef Sugiyama and his team showcasing their knife skills.
The chef also offers authentic Edamae sushi, which was developed in the city of Edo or modern day Tokyo with ingredients sourced fresh from Japan.
Available for lunch and dinner, the tasting menu at Hoseki only has two options: “Hisui” and “Ruri.”
| Hisui | Ruri |
| Selection of five appetizers including sashimi and seasonal items Selection of sushi Miso soup Japanese seasonal fruit with Japanese omelet | Selection of seven appetizers including sashimi and seasonal items Premium selection of sushi Miso soupJ apanese seasonal fruit with Japanese omelet |
Pro tip:
With only nine diners accommodated in every meal, you need to book a reservation in advance to make sure that you get a spot at Hoseki.
Moonrise
Website: https://www.moon-rise.xyz/
Address: Eden house – AL Satwa – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 50 697 2946
Price:
- AED 850 per person
Moonrise is exclusivity at its finest, offering a chef’s table experience that perfectly blends Middle Eastern and Japanese cuisines.
Located on top of Al Satwa’s Eden house, the small restaurant only accommodates eight guests at a time with Dubai-raised Chef Solemann Haddad doing his magic right in front of you.
The Tasting Menu
Moonrise’s tasting menu is Chef Haddad’s love letter to the city he grew up in along with influences from European and Japanese cuisines.
The result is an innovative tasting menu that consists of:
- Explosion. Foie gras puri, date syrup, saffron and pineapple chutney and autumn truffle
- Roots. Variations of local tomato, zaatar and nori furikake and house labneh.
- Grilled cheese. 36-month aged parmigiano-reggiano and black pepper emulsion, Hokkaido milk bread, black garlic and truffle
- Syrian sumac. Cured hamachi sashimi, Syrian sumac, preserved lemon and dill
- Moonrise khubz. 2-year old charcoal khubz, miso butter and dates
- 90s Alfredo. Lobster and jalapeno ravioli, aged parmigiano-reggiano rind sauce and brown butter
- Sarookh and scallops. Sarookh beurre black, Hokkaido scallops, smoked herbs and kaluga caviar
- Loomi tikka. Jordanian A5 sirloin, celeriac, kabab jus and shiso
- Orange and sumac. Orange and sumac curd sorbet, Palestinian olive oil muhalabiya
- Abood juice cheesecake. White chocolate cheesecake, Alphonso mango, brown butter and local honey gel
- Starry nights. Mignardise and genmaicha
Pro tip:
Due to the restaurant’s evolving menu, the restaurant can’t guarantee that it will cater to diners with allergies or dietary restrictions.
So, if you have any of those, let the team know when booking your reservation, so they can accommodate your needs.
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
Website: https://atelier-robuchon.ae/
Address: DIFC Gate Village – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 297 7729
Operating hours:
- 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM for lunch
- 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM for dinner
Price:
- AED 749 per person
- AED 749 additional charge for wine flight pairing
L’Atelier du Roel Robuchon is known around the world for offering a luxurious dining experience with its tasting menu in Dubai being one of the most diverse in the city.
After all, it’s helmed by the chef who holds the most Michelin stars in the world.
Located in DIFC, the atelier offers 10,000 square feet of space featuring modern interiors and a stunning view of the city.
The Tasting Menu
In true Joel Robuchon style, the restaurant offers an “Epicure” tasting menu that revolves around classic French techniques.
But what makes this menu unique is that while you get nine dishes in the meal, you can choose from three main courses, which is something that you don’t usually find in most tasting menus.
The “Epicure” tasting menu consists of carefully curated dishes and their wine pairings:
| L’amuse boucheSeasonal ingredients | Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label, Brute Champagne 125 ml. |
| La Saint Jacques Fine scallops carpaccio, beluga caviar and shop ponzu dressing | 2020 Altano, Malvasia, Douro and Portugal 75 ml. |
| Le Caviar Caviar over a crispy poached egg with smoked salmon | 2019 Fume Blanc Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, Robert Mondavi 75 ml. |
| Le Foie Gras Hot duck liver, glazed apple roll in tangy hibiscus juice | 2016 Chateau Armajan des Ormez, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 50 ml. |
| La Langoustine Langoustine in ravioli with truffle, foie gras sauce and green cabbage | 2021 Gaja Ca’Marcanda Vistamare, Tosana, Italy 75 ml. |
| Le Black Cod Marinated with miso under daikon with a yuzu infusion | 2020 M. Chapoutier “Invitare,” Viognier, Condrieu, France 75 ml. |
| Three main course choices: L’agneau de Lait Milk Milk fed lamb chops and confit shoulder La caille Lacquered quail, stuffed with foie gras, potato roll and mash potatoes La Joue de boeuf Cooked 18 hours in “La Bourguignonne” style | 2016 Chateau la Nerthe, Chateuaneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, France 75 ml. |
| Le pre-dessert Chef’s seasonal pre-dessert Le Citron Crystal lemon sphere served with smooth lemon cream and yuzu sorbet | La Citronnelle. Lemongrass Tanqueray gin, Falernum, lemongrass syrup |
Pro tip:
Do you want the best spot in the house? Book a table right around the kitchen where you can see the chef and his team in action.