# Hidden Gems in Dubai

Lesser-known spots worth seeking out, city-wide. · community starter list

Looking for hidden gems in Dubai? This list of 7 includes Al Fanar Restaurant (Bur Dubai, Dubai). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [United Arab Emirates](/uae.md) / Dubai
**Updated:** 2026-08-16 07:11:28

1. **[Al Fanar Restaurant](/e/al-fanar-restaurant---39.md)** (restaurant) — Heritage-themed restaurant chain serving traditional Emirati dishes. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/al-fanar, https://www.alfanarrestaurant.com/
2. **[Arabian Tea House](/e/arabian-tea-house---21.md)** (cafe) — Heritage courtyard cafe serving Emirati breakfasts and karak in a restored house. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.timeoutdubai.com/food-drink/arabian-tea-house-dubai-guide, https://arabianteahouse.com/al-fahidi/, https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/arabian-tea-house
3. **[Common Grounds](/e/common-grounds---100.md)** (cafe) — UAE cafe chain built around single-origin coffee and all-day brunch plates. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://deliveroo.ae/menu/Dubai/jumeirah-3/common-grounds-kite-beach, https://thehuntr.com/place/common-grounds-kite-beach, https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/common-grounds
4. **[Nightjar Coffee](/e/nightjar-coffee---19.md)** (cafe) — Al Quoz roastery and cafe favored by Dubai's specialty coffee crowd. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.nightjar.coffee/, https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/nightjar-coffee-roasters
5. **[Bu Qtair](/e/bu-qtair---16.md)** (restaurant) — Beachside shack near Al Sufouh serving fried and grilled catch of the day. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.timeoutdubai.com/food-drink/legendary-dubai-restaurants-2026-must-visit, https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/bu-qtair
6. **[Automatic Restaurant](/e/automatic-restaurant---40.md)** (restaurant) — Long-running Lebanese chain known for mezze and grilled meats. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/automatic
7. **[Al Ustad Special Kabab](/e/al-ustad-special-kabab---608.md)** (restaurant) — Canteen-style hole-in-the-wall near Al Fahidi that's been grilling Iranian kebabs since 1978, making it one of Dubai's oldest running restaurants. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/al-ustad-special-kabab, https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/al-ustad-special-kabab

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