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Top 10 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Dubai for a Delicious Meal

To put it simply, Dubai has distinguished itself for its luxury dining, but you do not need to have a very deep pocket to enjoy great food. At the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025, the best affordable eateries with their fantastic meals at affordable prices were highlighted.

Winner: Dampa Seafood Grill šŸ†
Dampa Seafood Grill retook the crown of Dubai’s best budget restaurant after reopening early 2024 after a fire. The signature seafood dump, is a combination of mussels, shrimp, and squid in Cajun sauce, for three people for Dhs176.

šŸ“ Baniyas Road, Port Saeed | šŸ“ž 04 299 0884

Highly Commended
Calicut Paragon – A beloved Keralan restaurant serving spicy curries, fish tikka, and fresh naan.
šŸ“ Karama | šŸ“ž 04 335 8700
San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles – Known for authentic Northern Chinese noodles and juicy wontons.
šŸ“ JLT | šŸ“ž 050 759 9584
Other Top Budget Restaurants

  • Allo Beirut – 24/7 Lebanese street food spot famous for shawarma and hummus. (Hessa Street)
  • Betawi – Serving classic Indonesian dishes like mie goreng and nasi padang. (JLT)
  • Dhaba Lane – A vibrant Indian eatery with biryanis and street food classics. (JLT)
  • A cozy Lebanese eatery with grilled meats, fatteh, named Dukkan El Baba. (Barsha Heights)
  • Hanoi Naturally – A top spot for Vietnamese pho and fresh salads. (JLT)
  • Mama’esh – Famous for Palestinian manakish and hummus. (Al Manara)
  • Has a Specializing in Balinese cuisine, including satay platters; The Little Bali. (JLT)

The fact proves that great food in Dubai doesn’t have to cost as much as you think. Where will you dine next? šŸ½ļø

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