Visitors on Dubai holidays can delight in the great range of culinary experiences that truly reflect the diverse nature of its society. Arab food is available everywhere and widely popular from modest shawarma diners to superb restaurants. Chinese and South Asian cuisines are also favoured by tourists on holidays to Dubai. Only non-Muslims may purchase pork in designated areas. Liquor permits are necessary to purchase alcohol outside four and five star hotels on a Dubai holiday. Qahwa (coffee) bars and Shisha (water pipes for smoking) boutiques are well frequented.

Ossiano (Palm Jumeirah) offers great Tapas and budget fine dining.
Kitsune (Sheikh Zayed Road) serves excellent Japanese offerings.
Napoletana (Dubai Marina) specialises in Italian Pizza.
Lucky Bandra Restaurant (Bur Dubai) offers savoury Indian cuisine.