Dubai has a rich mixture of ethnic restaurants similar to it's own rich cultural mix. You can dine on any type of cuisine in Dubai, from oriental cuisine to classic American. Restaurants in Dubai include Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Polynesian, French, Thai, Persian, Korean, Italian, Pakistani, and more. Global fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Pizza Inn, McDonalds’s, and Dunkin’ Donut can also be easily found in Dubai.

The most famous and most exquisite of Dubai's restaurants and located within famous 5-star hotels. There are still some decent restaurants and cafes outside of hotels; but if you drink alcohol with your meals, then stick to restaurants in hotels. Few outlets, such as the Wafi Center, the Century village and the Irish village offer alcoholic drinks with meals.