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15 Indian Restaurants in Dubai to Visit During Diwali

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November 7, 2026

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The restaurants in Dubai are hosting special occasions for Diwali, offering options such as Michelin-starred restaurants, Indian kitchens with a modern twist and comfortable family eating spots. Here are 15 restaurants that might be worth checking out for a meal this Diwali, including many offering special menus this season.

Jamavar

A Feast in Chahar Bagh is a tasting menu served at Jamavar Dubai Downtown. This experience will end on 11 November and can be booked for a price of AED 395 per person.

Varq

Varq has a festive menu at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on Palm Jumeirah for AED 275 and includes a welcome drink, themed drinks and entertainment. The celebration will continue till 15th November.

Little Miss India

Little Miss India at Fairmont The Palm has a chef’s tasting menu and an à la carte menu of festive items. The tasting menu can be sampled from 5-8 November and the à la carte menu until 10 November.

Rohini

Rohini at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers will be offering festive menus for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians from 5–10 November. The vegetarian menu is available from AED 149 and the non-vegetarian menu is available from AED 179.

Ziya

At Anantara Downtown Dubai, Ziya offers a festive menu for vegetarians which includes popular dishes like papdi chaat, shahi paneer and kaju katli. The special menu is AED 99 per person and will be available until 8 November.

Gymkhana Dubai

To celebrate Diwali, the DIFC restaurant is offering a one day tasting menu on 8 November. The dishes come with signature items like Amritsari shrimp and chicken butter masala, aloo chaat, and more, with the menu at AED 495 a piece.

Ishq

Ishq is giving you an opportunity to try 13 courses at the cost of RM565 at Raffles Dubai on 8 November, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. It comes at a premium cost as an experience of USD 799 per person.

Purani Dilli

A festive buffet will be held at Purani Dilli, a Four Points by Sheraton on Sheikh Zayed Road on 8 November. Here comes Indian favourites, live chaat and dessert stations all for AED 129 per person.

Kinara by Vikas Khanna

The JA Lake View Hotel is celebrating on 7th and 8th November with a “set menu” prepared by Chef Ashish Kumar. Welcome drink, live entertainment and festive sweet box are available for every table and included in the AED 350 experience.

Bombay Borough

In Bombay Borough in DIFC, it’s not just Diwali that’s down; it’s Diwali, while dining at a AED 295 per person tasting menu before fees and taxes are applied. Delicious festive food includes festive snacks, festive mithai, festive festive food and festive biryani.

Mausam

Mausam is celebrating the Flavours of India menu at Dubai Mall on 8 November from AED 189 per person. A selection of Indian street food, kebabs, curries and festive desserts as views of the Dubai Fountain.

Avatara

The unique and delicious Diwali vegetarian fine-dining experience is at Avatara, Dubai Hills Estate on 8th. There is a 12 course lunch menu and a 17 course dinner menu with creative take on the Indian ingredients.

Jeema

The JA Hatta Fort Hotel will be hosting a three course Indian inspired dinner with Jeema on 8 November. Adult entry to the experience is AED 199 which features festive desserts and a backdrop of the Hatta mountain.

Asha’s

Best known for its North-West Indian cuisine, Asha’s at Wafi City offers a festive environment, which is a reason for the selection. It has a menu which includes all the usual favorites like kebabs, curries and biryani, thus ideal for celebrating a festive meal with friends and family.

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia

The Atri Restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr can be considered one of Dubai’s finest Indian restaurants, in which local dishes find their elegant home. It has a variety of dishes from all over India, which is added to give another choice to those wishing to have a special dinner date on Diwali.

Dubai is full of ways by which you can celebrate Diwali at the dining table; whether you’re looking for a simple vegetarian feast or dining on a dream come true! A few special menus are served only on or around 8 November, and are recommended to be booked in advance.