Lebanese, Levantine, Jordanian and Persian cooking appear across our restaurant stories, and so does modern Middle Eastern fine dining. This is a curated selection, not a ranking, and we have not eaten at every venue. Prices are as announced and only where a story gave one. More by area in Best Restaurants in Dubai by Neighbourhood.
Last checked 20 October 2026. Prices and details are as announced by the venues; confirm before booking.
Lebanese and Levantine
Bayroot Deli, Sheikh Zayed Road
A family-run Lebanese deli in Aspin Commercial Tower that opened on 12 September. The two-floor, 56-seat space is open 11am to 6am daily and serves charcoal-grilled meats, mezze, sandwiches, bowls and shawarma carved off the spit. The olive oil, thyme and sumac come from the founder's family farms in Lebanon. Dishes to try include Mlukhiyeh Bil Zeit, the Flame Bowls and the Old Beirut dessert Moufata'a Beirutiya. Read the full story.
Spice Route: Levante Weekends, Timo. A Levantine mezze and main course menu priced at AED 179 per person, or AED 279 with house beverages, served Thursday to Sunday, 6:30pm to 10:30pm, until 18 October 2026. Check whether it returns. Read the full story.
Aroos Damascus, Deira. Our neighbourhood map picks this Syrian restaurant for comfort food, generous portions, grilled meats and shawarma. One Restaurant From Every Neighborhood.
Jordanian and Persian
Three by Eva, Al Wasl Road
A mother, Eva Halasa, and her two daughters run this restored villa at Al Wasl Road 23B, Jumeirah 2, open daily 7am to midnight. Mansaf is the signature, and the Chili Charcoal Labneh, Knafeh and Orange Cake feature in our visit. Prices sit at the higher end for home cooking. Read the full story.
Le Guilan, Downtown Dubai
Modern Persian cooking inspired by Gilan in northern Iran, on the ground floor of DAMAC Maison Distinction, with indoor dining rooms, an outdoor terrace and Burj Khalifa views. Open daily 12pm to 11pm. Read the full story.
Modern Middle Eastern
Orfali Bros. The brothers' relaunch, Orfali Bros 2.0, serves a 13-course tasting menu priced at Dhs850, with cooking our review called part Levantine, part international. Newer dishes include an onion cream caramel with caviar and Swiss chard yalanji stuffed with sushi rice, as announced in March. Read the full story.
How to choose
For a late-night meal, Bayroot Deli is open until 6am. For a family-style Jordanian lunch, Three by Eva. For a view, Le Guilan. For tasting menus, Orfali Bros.
Hero image: courtesy of Bayroot Deli.