Thiptara
Thiptara is Palace Downtown’s Thai restaurant on the edge of Burj Lake.
- Book ahead
- Weekend brunch
- +1 more: Outdoor seating
Downtown Dubai
Dubai's headline district is most rewarding when the Burj Khalifa becomes the backdrop rather than the entire plan.
Downtown contains the city's most recognisable landmarks, but it also holds performing arts, hotels, restaurants and the dense indoor world of Dubai Mall. The key is to edit. A performance at Dubai Opera, a specific exhibition or a well-timed view creates a better day than trying to cover every attraction in one circuit.
Traffic and walking distances can be deceptive, particularly around peak evening hours. Choose one anchor and add only what sits naturally around it.
FeaturedStart with these in Downtown Dubai
Em Sherif Café
Em Sherif Café’s Downtown Dubai branch is located at The Heritage Hotel on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
ARTE Museum Dubai
A polished digital-art attraction in Dubai Mall that uses sound, scent and projection to build immersive landscapes.
It fits neatly into a Downtown day but is substantial enough to be the main indoor plan.
- Family
- Visitors in town
- +1 more: Date night
EatRestaurants in Downtown Dubai
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Al Bayt
Restaurant in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum bars & cafes list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
The Meat Co. Souk Al Bahar
Steakhouse (south african) in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
TATEL Dubai
Spanish (madrid) in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Ramen Hisa
Japanese ramen (takahisa group) in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Lavang
Indian fine dining in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Eataly
Italian market & restaurants in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
BohoX
All-day breakfast cafe (turkish-leaning) in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Woohoo
Futuristic sushi in Downtown Dubai.
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
A short walk awayPlaces that also serve Downtown Dubai
AlSARAY Restaurant
AlSARAY Restaurant is a Lebanese dinner-show venue inside Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Benjarong
Benjarong is Dusit Thani Dubai’s Thai restaurant on the 24th floor of the hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Bitter Honey
A small, adults-only cocktail room at The Lana that understands the appeal of restraint.
- Quiet drinks
- Solo
- +2 more: Cocktails, Special occasions
Bombay Brasserie
Bombay Brasserie is Taj Dubai’s signature Indian restaurant in Business Bay.
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Directory listing from the Platinum brunch list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Al Bayt
Directory listing from the Platinum bars & cafes list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
BohoX
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Coco Dubai
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
CÉ LA VI Dubai
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Dubai Opera
Arriving early removes the stress of Downtown traffic and parking.
Eataly
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Kanpai Restaurant & Lounge
Directory listing from the Platinum brunch list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Krasota
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Lavang
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Ramen Hisa
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
TATEL Dubai
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
The Meat Co. Souk Al Bahar
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Ting Irie
Directory listing from the Platinum bars & cafes list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Woohoo
Directory listing from the Platinum fine dining list; address, phone and pin checked on 14 October. Not yet reviewed by the desk.
Culture & ExperiencesDowntown Dubai
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Zarna Garg Live at Dubai Comedy Festival
Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai · 6:30pm · Tickets from AED 195
1 Year of Pepperoni Comedy Club
Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai · 9:30pm · Tickets from AED 175
John Achkar: Feena? Nehke
Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai · 6:30pm and 9:30pm · Tickets from AED 185
ARTE Museum Dubai
A polished digital-art attraction in Dubai Mall that uses sound, scent and projection to build immersive landscapes.
- Family
- Visitors in town
- +1 more: Date night
Dubai Opera
Downtown's principal performing-arts venue, with a programme that can turn an ordinary evening into a proper occasion.
- Art and culture
- Special occasions
- +1 more: Book ahead
Editors' picksDowntown Dubai
See all →Thiptara
Thiptara is Palace Downtown’s Thai restaurant on the edge of Burj Lake.
- Book ahead
- Weekend brunch
- +1 more: Outdoor seating
Em Sherif Café
Em Sherif Café’s Downtown Dubai branch is located at The Heritage Hotel on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
ARTE Museum Dubai
A polished digital-art attraction in Dubai Mall that uses sound, scent and projection to build immersive landscapes.
It fits neatly into a Downtown day but is substantial enough to be the main indoor plan.
- Family
- Visitors in town
- +1 more: Date night
Dubai Opera
Downtown's principal performing-arts venue, with a programme that can turn an ordinary evening into a proper occasion.
Arriving early removes the stress of Downtown traffic and parking.
- Art and culture
- Special occasions
- +1 more: Book ahead
Guides and storiesabout Downtown Dubai
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Three immersive ways to see Dubai beyond the obvious
A digital universe, a sensory art environment and the observation deck that explains the Palm.
The Radar Weekly
A selective edit of where to eat, drink, go and what is worth booking in Dubai.
Every week, once. Dubai, edited down to what is worth your time.