7 Places In Dubai To Relish Great Desi Food This Diwali

by Yogita Chainani
7 Places In Dubai To Relish Great Desi Food This Diwali

Diwali is all about festive lightings, decor, some good soul food, parties and more! So how about making this Diwali for zesty, tasty and flavourful? Well, if you are planning to have a grand feast this season, then these restaurants in Dubai have to be on your list. With delicious offerings and insane deals, they will not only add a burst of flavours to your mouth but will also save you some big bucks!

1. Ellora by Vikas Khanna

Binge on your favourite desi food only at Ellora by Vikas Khanna for AED 165. From mouthwatering tandoori paneer tikka to delicious pista Murg and coconut prawn, these dishes will add a burst of flavours in your mouth. Well, no Diwali celebration is complete without sweets, enjoy the classic badam phirni and baked gulab jamun with your fam jam. Want to avail this deal? The delicious menu is available from November 10 to 15.

Location: Ellora by Vikas Khanna, JA Lakeview, JA The Resort, Jebel Ali
Contact: (0)404 814 5555

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2. Sikka Cafe

Sikka Cafe is all set to spoil you for choices this Diwali by serving their rich thali for just AED 49. Don’t go by the price- the thali has all your favourite dishes. From mutter paneer to palatable chicken curry and fried kingfish, you’ll find all your favourite dish in one plate. Enjoy a perfect meal with bhoondi raita and crunchy papad. What’s more? For dessert, you can enjoy a limited-edition Jamun cheesecake served with sparklers. Doesn’t that sound perfect? Avail this yummy thali from November 12 to 14.

Location: Sikka Cafe, City Walk, La Mer and Last Exit Al Khawaneej
Contact: 800666 353

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3. Khyber

Celebrate the festival of lights with an authentic North Indian dinner at Khyber. Enjoy special desi treats curated by Master Chef Faizan and add more flavours to your day this festive season. You can enjoy varied dishes at AED 150 from November 12 to 14.

Location: Khyber, Dukes Hotel, Palm Jumeirah
Contact: 04455 1111.

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4. Kathiawar

Gujarati dishes are a bit sweet, but they are equally tasty and savoury. From oozing Jalebi Rabdi to Undhiyu, this cuisine has something to offer for everyone. So we are saying, experience the taste of Gujarat this Diwali only at Kathiawar from November 9 to November 18.

Location: Shop 2, Block 4, Al Wasl Hub, Opposite Sevendays Supermarket, Street 39, Al Karama
Contact: +97148814880

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5. Pind Da Dhaba

This Diwali, add some desi vibes to the festivities, by gorging on some tikkas and bhatures only at Pind Da Dhaba. Get spell-bind by the Punjabi fun ambience while you savour Makke Di Roti, Sarso Da Saak and Dahi Ke Kebab. What’s more? Well, Zomato users can avail an additional 20% off this Diwali. What are you waiting for? Go have a gastronomical experience, now!

Location: Opposite Dubai Frame, Sheikh Rashid Service Road, Al Karama
Contact: +97143885333

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6. Cafe Funkie Town

Nestled in Bussiness Bay and JLT area, Cafe Funkie Town is a perfect amalgamation of Bombay and Parsi culture. And this Diwali the cafe is inviting you to try its food, which has been curated by five hobby chefs from different communities. What’s more? Each of these dishes has been named after the chef that has created it. You can enjoy tasty ram ladoo by chef Jyoti or chicken muthi Kebab by chef Farha- the dishes are so many that you’ll be spoilt for choices. You can try these curated dishes through November.

Location: Business Bay, Bay Avenue, F40 Mezzanine Floor
Contact: 045646534

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7. Purani Dilli

Celebrate Diwali with an all you can eat buffet at Purani Dilli. Savour your favourite dishes under one roof on November 14 from 7 PM onwards. Dig into items such as haldi Mirch murgh tikka and veg biryani after you’ve stopped by the live chaat counter. Oh, and of course, there’s are delicious dessert available with sweets like Balu shahi and more. Savour all this for just AED 99 per person.

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre Area
Contact: +97143169726

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