Time Out Market Dubai in 2025 features a diverse collection of top restaurants offering a range of global cuisines. With both local and international favorites, the market is a vibrant dining destination for food lovers. This full list highlights the best dining spots to explore at Time Out Market Dubai in the upcoming year.
A La Grecque
à la grecque is a concept created exclusively for Time Out Market Dubai by renowned chef Athanasios Kargatzidis, also known as Chef Tommy, who is celebrated for his innovative Mediterranean cuisine. Known for his popular Beirut restaurant, Baron, Chef Tommy brought it to Dubai as a pop-up during Expo 2020. At Time Out Market Dubai, à la grecque offers authentic Greek dishes, with top selections like the tonnato-style Greek salad, saganaki-style Greek fries, and a memorable whole-baked halloumi with capers and EVOO.
BB Social Dining
For bao lovers, this multi-award-winning restaurant is a must-visit. Known for its creative dishes, the menu includes silky pho, ramen, innovative bao, and delicious barbecue, all crafted by executive chef and co-founder Alex Stumpf. Popular items include the wagyu katsu sando, habibi short rib bao, habibiti soft shell crab bao, and cauliflower popcorn with truffle tofu sauce.
Boon Coffee
Boon Coffee at Time Out Market caters to coffee connoisseurs with its high-quality Arabica beans sourced from Ethiopia. Known for its exceptional nitro-infused cold brew, it offers one of the best coffee experiences in the city. In addition to coffee, the menu features classic favorites like iced teas, avocado toast, and quinoa cruffins.
Café Isan Thai
Café Isan brings the bold flavors of Thailand’s fiery Isan region to Time Out Market, offering an authentic and popular dining experience. Since opening in 2016, the restaurant has gained a loyal following and earned numerous awards for its menu, which includes dishes like green curry and pad kra pao. The signature tom yum soup is a must-try, delivering a truly unforgettable, flavorful experience.
Fusion Ceviche
Fusion Ceviche is a vibrant Peruvian restaurant that has quickly become a sensation in Dubai since its 2022 debut. Chef-founder Penelope Diaz’s innovative menu, inspired by bold, flavorful Peruvian dishes, has earned a loyal following and several Time Out Dubai awards. At Time Out Market, guests can enjoy a variety of refreshing ceviches, including the classic OG and tiraditos with fresh fish and scallops, showcasing some of the best Peruvian food in the city.
Lana Lusa
Lana Lusa introduced Portuguese cuisine to Dubai’s dining scene in October 2020, starting at Wasl 51 Mall in Jumeirah. Now located at the Four Seasons Private Residences in Jumeirah, it serves traditional Portuguese dishes like bacalhau à bras and pastéis de nata. With its growing popularity, Lana Lusa has become a go-to spot for authentic Portuguese flavors, now with a second location in the heart of the city.
Liban by Allo Beirut
Allo Beirut, a popular budget street food eatery, now has a spin-off at Time Out Market Dubai in Souk Al Bahar, offering authentic Lebanese street food. The menu features mezze, shawarma, mixed grills, and other Lebanese favorites, all crafted with nostalgic, comforting flavors. This new location brings a familiar taste of Lebanon to the heart of Dubai, perfect for those craving classic street food.
Little Jun’s
Chef Kelvin Cheung masterfully blends Asian and American cuisines at Little Jun’s, created exclusively for Time Out Market Dubai. The menu features unique dishes like the craveable bang bang cauliflower, the flavorful burnt garlic butter lobster roll, and Korean fried chicken wings with a sticky sesame soy glaze. For a satisfying main, try the Hong Kong-style Angus beef striploin steak with top-notch fries, and finish with a slice of ‘Kelvin cake’ for a truly indulgent experience.
Long Teng
Long Teng is a popular Chinese seafood restaurant in Dubai, known for its extensive dim sum menu made with seasonal ingredients. At its Time Out Market location, diners can enjoy classic dumplings, fresh seafood, and the signature seafood rice. The restaurant offers a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for all.
Masti
Masti opened in Dubai to great acclaim, offering a menu filled with exciting Indian fusion dishes and innovative mixed drinks. Head chef Prashant Chipkar creates creative dishes, with the tuna bhel tartare being a standout hit. Other popular items on the menu include chipotle paneer and burrata butter chicken, showcasing the restaurant’s inventive approach to Indian cuisine.
Mattar
Hattem Mattar, Dubai’s top pitmaster, is well-known for his smoked meat pop-ups around the city, and now his delicious barbecue dishes are available daily at Time Out Market Dubai. The menu features favorites like smoked brisket, chorizo, pastrami, and the highly popular brisket burnt ends. With a reputation for incredible flavors, this is the go-to spot for meat lovers in the city.
Onda by Alici
Onda by Alici brings the flavors of the Amalfi Coast to the heart of Downtown Dubai, offering a seafood-focused menu. Created by the team behind Il Borro Tuscan Bistro and Alici, this new addition to Time Out Market Dubai is led by chef Domenico Santagada. Highlights include the Onda crudo de mare with fresh raw seafood, crispy seafood fritto, carpaccio gambero rosso, and creamy risotto topped with mussels, prawns, and calamari.
Pickl
Pickl is a popular spot known for its famous fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. Originally launched in JLT, it now has multiple locations across the city, satisfying its loyal fans. Founded by Steve Flawith, Pickl is known for regularly introducing new flavor combinations and dishes to keep the menu fresh and exciting.
Pitfire
Pitfire is known for its New York-meets-Neapolitan pizza and unique topping combinations, earning a dedicated following. Founded by Michele and Bill Johnson, the JLT favorite offers large pizzas with bold flavors. Signature pies like Pitfire Primo, Truff Daddy, and Bill’s Special feature a delicious crushed tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
Reif Othman, a well-known name in Dubai’s culinary scene, has gained recognition from leading kitchens at award-winning restaurants like Zuma and PLAY. His popular restaurant, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki, is celebrated for its silky ramen and flavorful kushiyaki skewers. The eatery offers casual dining with dishes that are full of bold, delicious flavors.
Scoopi Café
This dessert café is renowned for its innovative ice creams, chilled using liquid nitrogen. The Black Diamond is the city’s most expensive ice cream, made with Italian truffles, Iranian saffron, and finished with 23-karat gold. It promises a luxurious and unforgettable sweet experience.
SLAB Cocina
SLAB Cocina, created by chef Omar Rodrigues of SLAB Test Kitchen, is a new concept at Time Out Market. With experience in top New York restaurants and a focus on Peruvian cuisine, Rodrigues brings simple yet inventive casual dishes to Dubai. Must-tries include the tuna tostada Nikkei, corn fritters, and Peruvian BBQ shrimp, all anticipated to be popular favorites.
