Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Dubai
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Vegan Ice Cream, Plant-Based Flavors, Organic
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Argentinian Bakery, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Cake
International Fusion, Vegan Menu, Sushi
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Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu, Bao
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Worth ordering: #5 Sushi
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Indian Fine Dining, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Organic
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Indian, Chinese, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
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Indian Tasting, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Thai Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Authentic
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Donuts, Vegan Pastry, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
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Indian Buffet, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
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Middle Eastern, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for work & study
3 signature dishes
What Dubai cooks best
The dishes Dubai's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best sushi in Dubai
- Number 1. Dip Dash Restaurant & Café Barsha Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. TAAMA Restaurant Listed above as essential 04
International Sushi, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Sushi
Pan-Asian, Vegan Labels
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Sushi
- Number 5. Moshi JLT Listed above as essential 05
signature #2
Best donut in Dubai
Greek Doughnuts, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
- Number 2. Donaccino Listed above as essential 13
Donuts Shop, Vegan Pastry, Few Options
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
Açai Bowls, Vegan Menu, Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
International Buffet, Vegan Salads
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Donut
signature #3
Best acai bowl in Dubai
Açai Bowls, Vegan Menu, Tapioca Pancakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Acai bowl
Acai Bowls, Vegan Menu, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #2 Acai bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan-friendly
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Worth ordering: #3 Acai bowl
Acai Bowls, Vegan Options, Brazilian
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Worth ordering: #4 Acai bowl
Açai Bowls, Vegan Shakes
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Worth ordering: #5 Acai bowl
3 more
Açaí Bowls, Vegan-Friendly, Brazilian
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Açaí Bowls, Vegan-Friendly, Organic Toppings
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
6 places
Fully vegan in Dubai
- Number 1. Avatara Restaurant Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Kind kones Listed above as essential 02
Vegan Cafe, Gluten-Free Menu, Organic
$$$
The vibe: good for families
Vegan Cafe, Gluten-Free Menu, Raw Juices
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Omni standouts in Dubai
- Number 1. Moshi JLT Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Rosa's Thai Listed above as essential 11
- Number 3. Le Pain Quotidien Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Vietnamese Foodies Listed above as essential 12
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Dubai
- Number 1. Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Le Pain Quotidien Listed above as essential 07
Bowls, Vegan Desserts, International
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The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Shakshuka, Pancakes
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Dubai
- Number 1. TAAMA Restaurant Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Kind kones Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Vietnamese Foodies Listed above as essential 12
Thai, Vegan Menu, Mango Sticky Rice
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Dinner destinations in Dubai
- Number 1. TAAMA Restaurant Listed above as essential 04
All-day Dining, Vegan Options, International
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The vibe: good for groups
Thai Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Waterfront
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Flavour Fields Listed above as breakfast spots 03
6 places
Worth the occasion in Dubai
International Buffet, Vegan Menu
$$$$
The vibe: good for groups
- Number 2. La Coco Social Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Plant-Based International, Vegan Menu, Organic
$$$
The vibe: good for families
Middle Eastern, Vegan Menu, Traditional
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Dubai
Coffee, Vegan Salads
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
- Number 2. SEVA TABLE Listed above as fully vegan 04
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Smoothies
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe Listed above as essential 03
10 places
Sweet treats in Dubai
- Number 1. Kind kones Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Donaccino Listed above as essential 13
- Number 3. Le Pain Quotidien Listed above as essential 07
Vegan Ice Cream, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Dubai
- Number 1. SEVA TABLE Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 2. Planet Terra Listed above as worth the occasion 03
International Buffet, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for meetings
- Number 4. Flavour Fields Listed above as breakfast spots 03
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Dubai
- Number 1. SEVA TABLE Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 2. Eco Mind Listed above as fully vegan 03
- Number 3. New Earth Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Breakfast Bowls, Vegan Menu, Pastry
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Dubai
- Number 1. La Coco Social Listed above as dinner destinations 02
- Number 2. Flavour Fields Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 3. Thiptara Listed above as dinner destinations 03
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Bar
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Budget eats in Dubai
- Number 1. Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant Listed above as worth the occasion 04
- Number 2. Moshi JLT Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Dip Dash Restaurant & Café Barsha Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Family friendly in Dubai
- Number 1. Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Le Pain Quotidien Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Veganesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. La Coco Social Listed above as dinner destinations 02
By dish
9 lists Best cake · Best pizza · Best falafel · Best curry · Best ice cream · Best coffee · Best pastry · Best bread · Best bowl
13 places
Best cake in Dubai
International Buffet, Vegan-Friendly
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Bakery, Vegan Cake
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Worth ordering: #2 Cake
- Number 3. Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe Listed above as essential 03
International Buffet, Vegan-friendly
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Worth ordering: #4 Cake
12 places
Best pizza in Dubai
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Wood-Fired
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Impossible Meat
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
12 places
Best falafel in Dubai
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Lebanese
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Worth ordering: #1 Falafel
Middle Eastern Fast Food, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Falafel
Middle Eastern Fast Food, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Falafel
Middle Eastern Sandwiches, Vegan
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Worth ordering: #4 Falafel
11 places
Best curry in Dubai
International Buffet, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Curry
International Buffet, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Curry
Indian Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly
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Worth ordering: #3 Curry
Nepalese Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Curry
8 places
Best ice cream in Dubai
- Number 1. Kind kones Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Majama Listed above as sweet treats 04
Vegan Ice Cream, Refined Sugar-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Gelato, Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
8 places
Best coffee in Dubai
- Number 1. Cantata Tea and Coffee Shop Listed above as coffee masters 01
International Café, Vegan Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Plant Milk
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American Vegan-friendly, Vegan Burger
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
9 places
Best pastry in Dubai
German Bakery, Vegan Breads
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #3 Bread
- Number 2. Le Pain Quotidien Listed above as essential 07
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Macarons
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Artisanal Bakery, Vegan Items
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
9 places
Best bread in Dubai
German Bakery, Vegan Breads
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Worth ordering: #1 Bread
Indian Vegetarian, Vegan Adaptable
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Worth ordering: #2 BreadWorth ordering: #4 Bowl
- Number 3. Scarlet´s German Bakery Listed above as pastry 01
French Bakery, Vegan Menu, Pancakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Bread
8 places
Best bowl in Dubai
Indian Dosa, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Indian Fusion, Vegan Items
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan-Friendly, Organic Toppings
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
- Number 4. Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant Listed above as bread 02
By cuisine
3 lists Indian · Middle Eastern · Japanese
10 places
Indian in Dubai
- Number 1. Avatara Restaurant Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Veganesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Veganesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
International Buffet, Vegan Menu, Indian Specials
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Middle Eastern in Dubai
- Number 1. Flavour Fields Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 2. Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant Listed above as worth the occasion 04
- Number 3. Le Murooj Listed above as indian 04
- Number 4. Asma Listed above as essential 15
10 places
Japanese in Dubai
- Number 1. Dip Dash Restaurant & Café Barsha Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Moshi JLT Listed above as essential 05
Japanese Vegan Menu, Sushi Rolls
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Udon Noodles, Vegan Menu, Tempura
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The vibe: good for families
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Questions about eating vegan in Dubai
Are there vegan restaurants in Dubai?
Yes — Dubai has 661 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Dip Dash Restaurant & Café Barsha, Kind kones, Ninna Bakehouse & Cafe. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Dubai good for vegans?
Dubai scores 69.7/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 70 vegan-friendly venues and 179 high-quality restaurants out of 661 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Dubai?
Dubai has 20 fully vegan restaurants and 101 vegetarian restaurants. 70 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Dubai known for?
Dubai's top signature dishes for vegans are sushi, donut, acai bowl, and the city also does ice cream well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Dubai?
The vegan scene in Dubai leans Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern. Indian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Dubai?
Dip Dash Restaurant & Café Barsha is ranked #1 in Dubai by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.