I’ve been living in Dubai for more than two decades now and I was introduced to Iranian cuisine maybe 5-6 years ago. I know a little late, as Dubai has been home to many authentic Iranian restaurants. Ever since I tried the rich and diverse Iranian cuisine, I’ve been a fan.
Why do I like this cuisine? The distinctive Iranian cuisine is deeply rooted in Persian history and culture. Love the fact that this cuisine emphasizes balance using sour, sweet and savory elements in harmony and with strong focus on fresh ingredients and seasonality.
Iranian food features a wide range of flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques that reflect the country’s geography, climate and historical influences from surrounding regions.
Over these few years I’ve visited many Iranian restaurants in the city and below are my 3 favorites:
1 Ariana’s Persian Kitchen by award-winning tv chef and cookbook author is a fine dining restaurant that will sweep you into a world of perfumed Persian delights where fruits, nuts and floral fragrances merge with meats, grains and vegetables, evoking the aromas of a traditional Persian home.
The restaurant is stunning with regal interior design that will make you feel like you’re in a Persian palace of ancient times. The menu offers a fresh take on Persian food, serving classics with a modern twist. Ariana’s Persian Kitchen is vegan/vegetarian-friendly and licensed too.
Venue: Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
Location: Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah-Dubai
Timings: Monday-Sunday: 12pm-3pm & 6pm-11pm
Phone: 04 426 2500
2 Iranish Iranian Restaurant is not just a restaurant, it is a portal into the memories and culture, a tribute to tradition, presented on a plate. Chef-owner, Amin Ebra is on a mission to breathe new life into forgotten Persian family recipes by giving them his own spin.
The restaurant is small and cozy with Iranian-inspired decor that will transport you to a dining room inside a home in Iran. Each dish tells a story of generations past, woven from the very essence of home-style Iranian fare. Iranish is a great place to discover the magic of Iranian cuisine.
Venue: Iranish Iranian Restaurant
Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1-Dubai
Timings: Sunday-Thursday: 12pm-12am, Friday & Saturday: 12pm-1am
Phone: +971 52 149 5857
3 The SIB Restaurant first came to my attention when the crown prince of Dubai visited them for a meal and it was all over Instagram. I made sure to check it out and they didn’t disappoint.
SIB serves traditional Iranian dishes from across different cities and regions of Iran. All their ingredients are sourced from Iran. The venue is spacious with minimalistic yet elegant design and offers true taste of Iran.
Venue: The SIB Restaurant serves traditional
Location: Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah 1 & Triple 777 Center, Al Wasl Street-Dubai
Timings: Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm
Phone: 054 433 9336
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