Six new Dubai dining spots, one good excuse to cancel cooking
Meet your new favourite dining spots – six to be exact. Well-travelled across the city from JLT to Business Bay and everywhere in between, there’s a favourite dish to be found where you are. Think morning matcha runs that stretch into long lunches, rooftop pizza nights that turn into a weekly after-work alfresco ritual, and Michelin Guide-listed dinners for when the dress code is the plan and the mood is after-dark.
This is your new rotation: the best cafés in Dubai, the farm-to-table addresses you’ll casually become a regular at, and a Pan-Asian dinner that makes staying in sound a lot less appealing.
Franky’s Pizzeria
Rooftop vibes, alfresco pizza, and twists on your favourite Italian classics
When the neighbourhood favourite is so good that its name makes it out of the neighbourhood. It’s relaxed, it’s buzzy, and it’s built for midweek plans that feel like a weekend – rooftop vibes, a mood-setting playlist, and pizzas that disappear faster than the group decided on what to order. Feeling a little extra? Ask for the table-side Stracciatella service: a cheese worth the cals with all the accompaniments – a main-character moment for your taste buds. If the night calls for cocktails, you’re in for a treat. Espresso martinis with cocoa and berry twists, a line-up of new flavours on your classic Spritz, and if you’re an old soul that likes their drinks with a bit of oomph, there’s a new Negroni for you to try.
Best for: After-work spritzes with the girls and casual alfresco dinners
Order this: Sfera Mista, Tagliatelle with Franky’s Meatballs, Diavola Pizza, and Pizza al Tartufo
Privilee Member rate: 20% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
📍 The Park, JLT
Common Grounds
Healthy ingredients, crafted drinks, all the flavour – your favourite shopping stop
Common Grounds understood the assignment: rich, flavourful coffee, a bright and modern vibe, and plates that make you feel like you’ve made good choices (even if you order something sweet – that’s self-care). This is where your shopping date goes from “let’s grab a quick coffee” to suddenly it’s dinner time, but you’re not ready to leave.
Best for: Coffee catch-ups, work-from-anywhere brunches, and your fave matcha in the mall
Order this: Avo & Matcha Pancakes, Crispy Palm Heart & Lentil Tacos, and the Housemade Infused Waters
Privilee Member rate: 15% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
📍 Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills
Tom & Serg
Aussie cafe culture meets Dubai – breakfast so good you’ll want it for dinner
If Dubai had an original café hall of fame, Tom & Serg would be framed. An industrial feel with an approachable warmth – expect two floors of strong coffee culture with cosy spots made for catch-ups and unhurried meals, and corners to zone in for work-from-anywhere days. Think signature effortlessly cool Al Quoz atmosphere blended with touches of nature, reflecting the menu. The reasons-to-visit list: Vogager blend coffee you’ll want a second cup of, the guilt-free (and gluten-free) treats, the all-day menu that hits all your cravings, and the A+ service that automatically brings good vibes to your day... we’re probably forgetting a few reasons, but you’ll think of a few more during your visit.
Best for: Brunch, casual catch-ups, and “work-from-anywhere” days that look suspiciously social
Order this: Aussie Benedict, French Toast, Turkish Eggs, Grilled Chicken Satay, and the Crispy Chicken Burger
Privilee Member rate: 15% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
📍 Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz
Harvest & Co.
Light-filled, greenery-lined, and a menu you’ll want seconds of – your farm-to-table nature dose in the city
Part lunch plan, part mood lift – this is where you step out of the city and straight into a pocket of calm where everything is green, glowing, and photogenic. Think light-filled greenhouse vibes, a natural, earthy aesthetic, and an open kitchen that makes the space feel like home. The day’s freshest produce is basically part of the décor, and yes, it will inspire you to order something on the healthy side. Expect seasonal plates, locally sourced ingredients, and a cosy café atmosphere that turns “quick coffee?” into a full, slow afternoon. We won’t judge if you want to buy a plant, or three, on your way out – we already did.
Best for: Slow breakfasts, zen work-from-anywhere days, and coffee catch-ups
Order this: Shakshuka, Honey Butter Toast, Roast Chicken Baguette, and Gnocchi Parisienne
Privilee Member rate: 15% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
📍 Dubai Garden Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road
Farmer’s Commons
Hydroponic garden salads to pizzas drizzled with homemade honey – food that tastes like it has standards
For the fresh-focused foodies who care about ingredients, but still want the vibe to be easy. Light-filled, quietly stylish, and focused on quality without the performance. With an in-house organic hydroponic garden and honey made by their own beekeepers, this is a menu that makes “neighbourhood favourite” feel well-earned. Craving something sweet? Find the homemade creamery with all your fave classic flavours plus some unique ones for when you want to try something new. Lingering a little longer? Every meal should end with a nightcap – move over to the fully-stocked bar; the drinks are worth the stay. The vibes don’t stop with the menu: open city skyline views, artfully designed details, natural touches, and a colour palette that will make you want to redesign your home – you know, your typical Tuesday spot.
Best for: Fresh plates, casual lunches, and local evening plans close to home
Order this: Filet & Fries, California Roll, Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza, and the Sip & Fly Mocktail
Privilee Member rate: 20% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Seven days a week (excluding public holidays)
📍 Hotel Local, Jumeirah Village Triangle
Dragonfly Dubai, The Lana
Fresh, flavourful, and Michelin guide-listed
Hinting at date night? Send this to your partner. Moody lighting, intimate details, and Michelin Guide-listed Pan-Asian plates that blend traditional Japanese cuisine with contemporary edge. This is your Downtown-adjacent address with polish – where dinner plans turn into unplanned cocktails and the terrace with Burj Khalifa views turns into your favourite seat in the house. With curated dining experiences focused on flavour, precision, and a balanced profile, a menu made for ordering “one more thing”, and a drinks list that keeps the night moving, this is an atmosphere that feels quietly elevated – you know what to do.
Best for: Dressed-up dinners, celebratory nights, and “let’s make it a late one” plans
Order this: Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Otoro Crystal Toast, Dragonfly Battera Zushi, Black Cod, and Salted Caramel Gelato
Privilee Member rate: 20% off for Members and up to three guests
Availability: Seven days a week (excluding public holidays)
📍 The Lana, Business Bay
Your new rotation, curated
Six spots, six moods, zero reason to overthink dinner plans. From matcha dates in some of Dubai’s best cafés, to rooftop alfresco evenings, and late-night plans that make dinner feel like a headline, Privilee keeps your options sharp, your plans easy, and your standards exactly where they should be (the highest, of course).
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