A guide to licensed Dubai restaurants delivering

For the first time in Dubai with the COVID-19 crisis in full swing, high-end licensed restaurants are adapting their business models and pivoting to delivery. Some of these announcements are shared on FooDiva’s Instagram and Facebook stories –  or can be discovered with the #UAERestaurantsUnite hashtag campaign, which is one month old today! I have also compiled the following guide, which will be updated regularly, as new licensed restaurants come on board.

A few points to keep in mind:

1. The word ‘licensed’ in this part of the world is used to describe outlets permitted to serve booze in their premises.
2. The respective delivery call to action is included in the guide. Where possible, please try and order direct, otherwise the restaurant is forced to pay a hefty up to 35% commission to food delivery apps, which means the majority of these outlets end up operating at a loss. By doing so, you will make a difference to whether this restaurant and its staff survive the crisis – or not.
3. The guide is divided into districts as deliveries are typically limited to the restaurants’ neighbourhoods. Sadly food of this nature does not travel well on bikes across the other side of town. However, do check with the restaurant/ website first as there are some exceptions.
4. I would have loved to run a guide on all restaurants operating deliveries, but with these numbers running into the thousands, it’s impossible to collate into one listing.

Another first is booze delivery in Dubai – a legal service by MMI and A&E. Through this website you won’t go dry 😉

So voila. If you’re looking for restaurant quality food in the comfort of your home, here is a round-up of 47 licensed restaurants that are delivering in Dubai – a mix of posh and casual. Any more I have missed?

BLUEWATERS/ DUBAI MARINA

• Alici: Italian seafood at Bluewaters. Deliveroo & UberEats.
• Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen: International cuisine at Bluewaters. Deliveroo.
• Puerto 99: Mexican at Bluewaters. WhatsApp 058 9621822.
• La Carnita: Mexican at Intercontinental Dubai Marina. Deliveroo.

JLT

• Couqley: French bistro. ChatFood.
• Manzoni: Italian. Talabat & Zomato.
• McGettigan’s: Irish pub grub. Deliveroo & Careem.
• Mythos: Greek. Deliveroo.
• Nola: Southern American. Deliveroo.

EMIRATES LAKES/ BARSHA

• Reform Social & Grill: Gastropub at Emirates Lakes. WhatsApp 052 7941117.
• Barbary, Masterchef, The Blacksmith, Alloro & Local: all delivering from one location in the Tryp at Wyndham hotel in Barsha Heights (along with some non-licensed concepts). Deliveroo.

PALM JUMEIRAH

• Bidi Bondi: Aussie pub. Direct through website.
• Hakkasan: Contemporary Chinese. Zomato & Talabat.
• Ibn Al Bahr: Lebanese seafood. ChatFood.
• Il Faro: Pizzeria. Deliveroo.
• Nobu: Japanese. Zomato.
• Ronda Locatelli: Italian. Zomato.
• Tap House: Pub. Call 8008277.

UMM SUQEIM & JUMEIRAH

• Flamingo Room By Tashas: International/ African at Jumeirah Al Naseem. WhatsApp 058 5918917.
• Il Borro Tuscan Bistro: Italian at Jumeirah Al Naseem. Deliveroo & UberEats.
• Coya: Peruvian at Four Seasons Jumeirah. Direct through website and 04 3169600.
• Loca: Mexican at Dubai Marine Beach Resort. Direct through website.
• Masti: Modern Indian at La Mer. ChatFood, Deliveroo & Zomato.

DOWNTOWN DUBAI, BUSINESS BAY & SHEIKH ZAYED

• Kohantei: Japanese. WhatsApp 058 9948168.
• Opa: Modern Greek. Deliveroo.
• Roka: Modern Japanese. Deliveroo.
• Serafina: Italian. Deliveroo.
• Taikun: Asian Fusion. Deliveroo.
• Ting Irie: Jamaican. Deliveroo, Zomato & UberEats.
• Wakame: Asian. Direct through website.

DIFC

• Avli by Tashas: Greek. WhatsApp 058 5833571.
• BB Social Dining: Modern Pan-Asian. Direct through website.
• Bull & Bear: Steakhouse. Talabat & Zomato.
• Burger & Lobster: Burgers and lobster rolls. Deliveroo.
• Carnival by Tresind: Inventive Indian. Talabat & Zomato.
• La Cantine du Faubourg: French. Deliveroo.
• La Petite Maison: French. Deliveroo.
• Ninive: Middle Eastern. Deliveroo.
• Royal China: Chinese. Direct through website.
• Zuma: Japanese. Direct through website.

DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT

• Akiba Dori: Japanese-Italian hybrid known for its pizzas. ChatFood & Deliveroo.

DUBAI HILLS

• The Duck Hook: Gastropub. Call 055 7813244.

DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR

• Soul Green Dubai: Plant-based cuisine. Whatsapp 050 7476678.

TWO BONUS RESTAURANTS! I am taking the liberty to add two unlicensed restaurants with cuisine that I would describe as high-end. Both have had to resort to delivery for the first time to sustain their businesses.

• Reif Japanese Kushiyaki: Unconventional Japanese street food. Dar Wasl Mall. ChatFood.
• 3 Fils: modern Far-Eastern. Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. ChatFood.

Stay safe, sane and united.

A bientôt.

FooDiva. x #UAERestaurantsUnite

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