Experience deliciousness at these Turkish restaurants in Dubai
Influenced by various centuries-old cuisines, Turkish food is famous for its rich flavours, diverse dishes and fresh ingredients. Just like the other parts of the world, the cuisine is quite popular in the UAE. But what are the best options in Dubai worth the visit? Well, your choices are limitless.
Some eateries offer incredible views, some give you a dose of fine art and others tell a story, but all have one thing in common — they serve all the koftas, kumpir and other traditional Turkish delicacies you crave for. To make your choice easier, here is a list of popular Turkish restaurants in Dubai you must try.
POPULAR TURKISH EATERIES IN DUBAI
Nusr-Et Steakhouse
First up on our list is the popular Nusr-Et Steakhouse. The dining experience is befitting of its owner, chef Nusret Gökçe, also known as Salt Bae of Internet fame —extravagant and truly one to be remembered. From superb service to stunning views, this fine dining restaurant in Dubai has it all.
It is considered one of the most famous Turkish restaurants in Dubai for a reason. Tuck into the signature Nusr-Et Spaghetti — thin slices of steak seasoned with sea salt or try the impressive variety of seafood like prawn, salmon and crab.
- Price for two: AED 900
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Dubai Restaurant Village, Four Seasons
- Contact: +971-4-407-4100
- Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Kaftan Turkish Cuisine and Fine Art
With a spectacular view of the Burj Al Arab, this modern Turkish restaurant should definitely be on your list. The theme of the kaftan runs throughout the décor here, with the colourful traditional garment hung on the walls. But the food is where the whole Turkish experience truly comes full circle.
Apart from regular hummus, starters here include a variety of succulent items like Yogurtlu Semizotu — a smoked eggplant paste made with garlic and blended yoghurt. For your mains, we recommend selections from the Butchery menu like the juicy Kuzu Sis or char-grilled cube-cut lamb. With a variety of scrumptious items and a quirky setting, Kaftan really is the place to be.
- Price for two: AED 330
- Location: Umm Suqeim 3, Beach Road – Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-338-9688
- Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 am to 12:00 am
Bosporus
Bosporus is another entree on our list of the best Turkish restaurants in Dubai. Proclaiming itself as the “bridge to Turkey”, this casual dining restaurant in Downtown Dubai is also a budget-friendly hangout place for Turkish cuisine lovers.
Order their signature Bosporus Breakfast with a choice of eggs, kasar cheese, mixed olives, butter, mixed veggies and other items. For mains, we recommend the tantalising Bosporus Kofte.
- Price for two: AED 310
- Location: Multiple, including The Beach JBR and Cilicon Central Mall!
- Contact: +971-4-380-8090
- Opening hours: Weekdays 08:30 am to 12:00 am | Weekends 08:00 am to 01:00 am
Zouzou
Bringing the best Turkish and Lebanese food to the UAE, Zouzou is a local favourite. One of the reasons for this is its extensive breakfast menu. The winner here is the Arabic Special Sini Breakfast with several small dishes, like honey with cream, a choice of eggs, bread and fresh fruit, served on a tray.
Apart from soup and a starter menu, the mains here deserve special mention. Try the Cheese Pide or our favourite, the Mix Pide, which is made from cheese and meat with a fried egg in the middle.
- Price for two: AED 305
- Location: Multiple, including Dubai Mall and Dubai Hills Mall
- Contact: +971-4-394-6394 (Dubai Mall)
TURKISH VILLAGE
Dubai’s best rooftop restaurant, Turkish Village, offers the best of Turkish hospitality thanks to its welcoming staff that treats you like a Sultan!
Try their all-you-can-eat breakfast or enjoy a unique BBQ experience called Mangal, where you can choose your preferred meat from their in-house butcher’s shop before taking a seat at one of the grill tables.
- Price for two: AED 250
- Location: Juemriah 1 and Festival City (Note that the Mangal experience is only available at the Jumeirah branch)
- Contact: +971-4-320-4332
- Opening hours: 09:00 am to 12:00 am (Jumeirah 1)
Grand Bazaar Turkish Restaurant
Begin your day the Turkish way with a hearty breakfast at Grand Bazaar Restaurant! Savour the robust flavours of Turkish Soujoukto and Turkish Menemen to elevate your weekend spirit. Coming for lunch or dinner? Try out the ultimate Wagyu Burger, Neapolitan Pizza, master-craft Turkish kebabs or the delectable Anatolia Pide. There is a never-ending list of delicious food on the menu.
- Price for two: AED 210
- Location: City Centre Me’aisem
- Contact: +971-4-568-2845
- Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 am to 10:30 pm
Kapadokya Turkish Kitchen
Next on our choices for the best Turkish restaurants in Dubai is the Kapadokya Turkish Kitchen in Al Barsha. Start your dining experience with a cold or hot starter. The menu is different for both varieties, so there is plenty of choices to go around.
For your mains, refer to the Grills section —filled with mouth-watering pieces of meat cooked to perfection. Try the Pirzola, grilled lamb chops sautéed with mint butter sauce served with rice and salads. For a smashing conclusion, order the Kunefe from the Dessert section — a traditional Turkish sweet made from shredded phyllo dough served with Kaymak or ice cream.
- Price for two: AED 210
- Location: Rose Park Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha
- Contact: +971-4-220-4528
- Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 am to 12:00 am
MASA TURKISH EATERY
Kickstart your day with an eggcellent brekkie at Masa Turkish Eatery or enjoy a sumptuous lunch! Relish your food in a chic, cosy restaurant, the menu of which includes Peynirli Ispanak, Patlican Sogurme, hot and cold mezze, exceptional desserts and much more.
- Price for two: AED 150
- Location: MENA Apart Hotel, Street 13 – Al Barsha – A
- Contact: +971-4-408-8013
- Opening hours: 07:00 am to 10:30 pm
Levant’ish
Levant’ish is the place to be for those looking for delicious Turkish cuisine in Dubai that is as tasty as it is easy on the pocket.
For a truly enhanced experience, try the Mixed Grill — a steal for AED 110. Additionally, this Turkish restaurant in Dubai also has all-day breakfast. Start your day with a hearty helping of Omelette Sujouk or a Manakish Platter — not a bad deal for AED 32.
- Price for two: AED 100
- Location: Baghdad Street – Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-265-7557
- Opening hours: 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Thursday and Friday, 11:00 am to 12:30 am
TAXIM CAFE
With a special fusion of street dishes from all around Turkey, Taxim offers a carefully crafted menu. Dishes like Kumru from Izmir, Tantuni from Mersin, Islak Hamburger from Taxim, and the Turkish breakfast spread from rural areas of Turkey are among the offerings.
- Price for two: AED 90
- Location: Dawoud Abdulrahman Building Shop No:4, Al Barsha – Al Barsha 1
- Contact: +971-50-401-8142
- Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 am to 12:00 am
Sultan Baba Iskender
One of the top Turkish restaurants in Dubai is Sultan Baba Iskender. Located in Dubai Festival City, this eatery is a go-to place for the best kebabs in Dubai. Apart from the regular pitas, doners, starters and desserts, the restaurant offers around 30 varieties of succulent kebabs straight from the grill. However, their signature Iskender kebap (kebab) is what really has patrons drooling.
Unlike traditional doner kebaps, this variety features long strips of meat that are grilled on a charcoal fire and doused with goat’s butter and yoghurt — it seems quite enough to make anyone come back for more.
- Price for two: AED 70
- Location: Dubai Festival City, Food Court
- Contact: +971-4-320-4332
- Opening hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm |Friday, 10:00 am to 01:00 am
FAQS ABOUT TURKISH RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI
WHAT ARE THE BEST TURKISH RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI?
Otantik Restaurant and Café, Günaydin and Nusr-Et Steakhouse are a few of the most popular Turkish restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
WHERE TO GET TURKISH SWEETS IN DUBAI?
Craving for the crunchy baklava or kadayıf with pistachio filling? Visit Deras Sweets and Bakery in International City or Hafiz Mustafa 1864 in Dubai Mall to find an array of Turkish delights.
Note that Hafiz Mustafa also has an online boutique where you can order wholesome and delectable confectionaries. The other online options are Turkish Sweets Bakery and Turkish Baklava Dubai.
That’s a wrap of our list of the best Turkish restaurants in Dubai. If you are looking for a similar Middle Eastern dining experience, take a look at our choices for the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai.
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Wth its baba iskender not baber iskender its the best one in Dubai for turkish its the first one on list yet u spell it wrong lols
Hi Bimal! Apologies for the oversight. The name of the restaurant has been corrected.
We appreciate the heads up. Have a great day!