Best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai 2025: 10 highly-rated spots to try next

Time Out Dubai

06-05-2025

Dubai's best Lebanese restaurants are not only the finest in the city, but they are also some of the best in the region. If you like Lebanese cuisine, you're in the right place.
Check out the full list of Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025 winners here
So whether you want a casual shawarma sandwich or a proper sit-down high-end meal, we've got you covered with our list of the 10 best.
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These are the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai, as recognised by the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025.
The best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai 2025
WINNER
Al Safadi Restaurant
Credit: Al Safadi Restaurant
There are several branches of this brilliant Lebanese restaurant across Dubai, but the one on Sheikh Zayed Road is a great option. For classic Lebanese dishes done well, in a buzzing setting, Al Safadi is a popular choice with groups of friends and families looking to share a hearty, delicious meal in a low-key, relaxed setting.
Salads, mezze, grills – all the classics are present and correct here, and you won't be disappointed in the quality.
Unlicensed. Sheikh Zayed Road, alsafadi.ae (04 227 9922).
Check out our full Al Safadi Restaurant review here
Highly commended
Al Beiruti
Credit: Al Beiruti
With branches across Dubai and in Lebanon, Al Beiruti is a popular choice for lovers of authentic Lebanese cooking. The branch found along Sheikh Zayed Road is a buzzing spot day or night, with a cool restro-café feel and a lively atmosphere.
Choose from various types of hummus, perfectly spiced falafel and a tasty chicken liver dish. Follow it up with a mixed grill and don't forget to finish your meal with some delicious kunafa.
One of the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai, and one not to be missed.
Unlicensed. Sheikh Zayed Road, albeiruti.com (04 320 0043).
Check out our full Al Beiruti review here
Em Sherif Café
Credit: Em Sherif Café
Known in Beirut as one of the most elegant restaurants in the city, Em Sherif comes with lofty expectations. And here in Dubai it lives up to those high hopes. The menu in Dubai is a more casual, home-style experience than the Beirut original, and the food is utterly delicious. Start with creamy hummus and sesame-studded falafel before moving onto cheese pie and a perfectly cooked mixed grill. A charming experience with generous, tasty plates – it's no one wonder Em Sherif is the best Lebanese restaurant in Dubai.
Unlicensed. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, emsherif.com (056 577 7900).
Check out our full Em Sherif Café review here
Shortlisted
Bab El Bahr by Hallab
Credit: Bab El Bahr by Hallab
Starting out as a bakeshop in Lebanon's Tripoli in 1881, Al Hallab has a rich history. It's been open in Dubai since 2002 and now has several branches across the city, including its more seafood-focused Bab El Bahr by Hallab which offers tasty Lebanese grills, mezze and more.
The seafoody mains feature dishes like some of the best sayadieh in Dubai, while meatier mains include shish tawook, kebabs, mixed grills, and more. There's also seafood, sandwiches, soups and even a raw bar.
Sweets are a highlight here, so don't even think about leaving without trying hallawet al jiben, mohalabiah or ward al sham.
Unlicensed. Downtown Dubai, hallab-babelbahr.com (04 456 2881).
Al Nafoorah
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This high-end Lebanese restaurant is a top spot to visit if you're a fan of fine dining, or if you have visitors in town thanks to its charming setting at Jumeirah Al Qasr with a view of Burj Al Arab.
With a wide selection of mezze – don't miss the dreamy hummus – ideal for sharing, it's a top one to head to with a group of family or friends.
The mixed grill is top-notch, as are the other premium cuts of meat and fish on the charcoal grill, and the vibe is chic but still relaxed. Order a range of dishes and dive in – you won't regret it.
Licensed. Jumeirah Al Qasr, Umm Suqeim, @‌alnafoorahdubai (800 323 232).
Check out our full Al Nafoorah review here
Allo Beirut
Credit: Allo Beirut
For budget shawarma and all hours of the day and night, this cool, casual Lebanese street food joint on Hessa Street is a top choice. Slathered in garlic sauce and nestled in fresh saj bread, you can't go wrong here.
Open 24 hours a day, anytime hummus cravings hit you know where to go. With loads of tasty options at pocket-friendly prices, it's one of the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai – and one of the most affordable too.
Unlicensed. Hessa Street, allobeirutstreetfood.com (800 8263 4788).
Check out our full Allo Beirut review here
Almayass by the Sea
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From the group that has brought us Clap, Iris and Leña comes Almayass by the Sea, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant focusing on brilliant mezze and seafood.
Already well established in Abu Dhabi, the new Dubai outpost in the much-talked-about J1 Beach boasts accents of rose gold and stunning terraces on its two floors. Welcoming and laid-back, head here with a group of friends and order as many of the classic mezze as you can.
We recommend at least a couple of the Armenian signatures, from the manti (mini meat dumplings) to the bizri (fried whitebait). And, relax.
Licesned. J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1, @almayass_dubai (04 214 5999).
Babel
Credit: Babel
Previously found in La Mer, this Lebanese-born restaurant can now be visited in the Dubai Mall, with a prime view of The Dubai Fountain – making it a special place if you have visitors who love Lebanese food.
You can expect high-quality dishes including mezze, grills and more. Falafel, kibbeh, hummus and tabbouleh make up the top picks for starters while a shawarma is never a bad idea. Take a seat on the terrace and soak in the atmosphere of Downtown Dubai.
Unlicensed. Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, babelrestaurant.com (04 431 2333).
Check out our full Babel review here
Habib Beirut
Born out of one man's passion for authentic Lebanese cookery, Habib Beirut aims to bring traditional homestyle dishes to the rest of the Middle East.
In Dubai, the restaurant to visit is located in Dubai Marina, with its bright, airy space, bird motifs on the walls and open kitchen. Open throughout the day until 3am, you'll dine on the recipes Habib himself nurtured over 40 years.
The menu is huge with just about every traditional Lebanese dish you can conjure, all packed full of flavour. Start with Habib's mezza mix and the Habib mixed grill, and go from there.
Unlicensed. Silverene Towers, Dubai Marina, habibbeirut.com (04 585 4838).
Ibn AlBahr
Credit: Ibn AlBahr
A seaside restaurant run by Lebanese fishermen, you know you're onto a good one when dining at Ibn AlBahr. A very popular place, come day or night, you'll find families and friends tucking into authentic Lebanese sharing plates on the terrace or down on the sand at Club Vista Mare on the Palm.
The setting is delightful – overlooking the Arabian Gulf – and the vibe is chilled. Food is top-notch too, dig into a range of mezze from hummus and vine leaves to calamari and beyond, while there's a fish market-style set-up offering up the fresh catch for mains.
Ibn AlBahr is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai and consistently impresses.
Licensed. Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, ibnalbahr.me (04 553 9575).
Check out our full Ibn AlBahr review here
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