5-Day Dubai Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at The Sum of Us
    20 minutes (12.4 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your food adventure in one of Dubai's trendiest neighbourhoods with a scrumptious breakfast at The Sum of Us. Enjoy their house-made artisanal bread and freshly harvested coffee beans.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Ravi Restaurant
    10 minutes (6.5 km) from The Sum of Us

    Head to Ravi Restaurant, a local institution, for delicious Pakistani cuisine inspired by spices from the region.

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Enigma Restaurant
    20 minutes (14.1 km) from Ravi Restaurant

    End the day on a high note with a fine dining experience at Enigma Restaurant, where you can indulge on culinary creations by world-renowned chefs.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Baker & Spice
    15 minutes (7.9 km) from Enigma Restaurant

    Start the day at Baker & Spice, an artisanal bakery that offers an array of homemade pastries, cakes, and organic hot coffee.

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Café
    15 minutes (4.4 km) from Baker & Spice

    Try delicious traditional Emirati cuisine at the Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe, located in the heart of the Al Bastakiya historical district.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at BOCA
    10 minutes (5.6 km) from Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Café

    End the day by feasting on Spanish-European fusion dishes at BOCA, a cosy restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere.

  7. Day 3: Breakfast at Maison Mathis
    20 minutes (10.1 km) from BOCA

    Enjoy freshly baked croissants and homemade jams at Maison Mathis, a French café with a relaxed ambience.

  8. Day 3: Lunch at Papa Roti
    15 minutes (8.3 km) from Maison Mathis

    Try crispy and buttery buns filled with creamy flavours at Papa Roti, a popular bakery chain that originated in Malaysia.

  9. Day 3: Dinner at La Petite Maison
    10 minutes (4.9 km) from Papa Roti

    Treat your taste buds with authentic French Mediterranean cuisine at La Petite Maison, located in the heart of Dubai's financial district.

  10. Day 4: Breakfast at Eggspectation
    20 minutes (12.7 km) from La Petite Maison

    Start the day with Eggspectation's classic breakfast dishes such as eggs benedict, crepes and waffles.

  11. Day 4: Lunch at Al Mallah
    20 minutes (10.4 km) from Eggspectation

    Indulge on authentic Lebanese cuisine at Al Mallah, famous for its shawarmas, falafels and freshly squeezed juices.

  12. Day 4: Dinner at Folly by Nick & Scott
    15 minutes (6.3 km) from Al Mallah

    End the day in style by dining in one of Dubai's most glamorous restaurants, Folly by Nick & Scott. Enjoy contemporary European cuisine with an incredible view of the Dubai Marina.

  13. Day 5: Breakfast at Tom & Serg
    20 minutes (10.6 km) from Folly by Nick & Scott

    Start the day with creative breakfast options, fresh smoothies, and quality coffee at Tom & Serg, a Melbourne-inspired cafe located in Dubai's buzzing creative neighbourhood, Al Quoz.

  14. Day 5: Lunch at The Meat Co.
    10 minutes (4.4 km) from Tom & Serg

    Finish your Foodie journey with the ultimate carnivorous experience at The Meat Co. Try their signature steaks and seafood with a South African twist.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • The Sum of Us (1 hour, £7)
  • Ravi Restaurant (1 hour, £4)
  • Enigma Restaurant (2 hours, £60)
  • Baker & Spice (45 minutes, £10)
  • Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Café (1 hour, £15)
  • BOCA (2 hours, £40)
  • Maison Mathis (1 hour, £8)
  • Papa Roti (45 minutes, £5)
  • La Petite Maison (2 hours, £50)
  • Eggspectation (1 hour, £12)
  • Al Mallah (1 hour, £10)
  • Folly by Nick & Scott (2 hours, £80)
  • The Meat Co. (1 hour, £30)

  • Total Estimated Costs: £311

Useful Tips

Travelers who have more time can consider adding a visit to Dubai's spice and gold souks, as well as a sunset dinner in the desert. Visitors with less time may want to skip a meal or two and explore the city's many attractions, such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Museum and the Dubai Mall.

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