Dubai is known for its kebabs and biryanis, but with time, Vegan food is also getting quite popular in the emirate. With tonnes of vegan cafes opening up in the city, Dubai now caters perfectly to the needs of vegans. And if you are a vegan or planning to turn into one, then these cafes in Dubai must be on your list! These cafes offer some of the best vegan food in town and will make you fall in love with vegan food.
1. Bareburger
The vegan burger is usually considered as a fad, but this place in Jumeriah and La Mera proves you wrong. Bareburger makes it a point to serve you a vegan burger, which tastes exactly like your OG meat burger. If you are a vegan or slowly transitioning into one, then you have to try their plant-based Beyond Burger. Made from pea protein and potato starch, this burger will make you fall in love with vegan food. Besides the burger, the cafe also serves varied varieties of sandwiches and hot dogs. Sweet-lovers can further indulge in vegan shakes, carrot cake, chocolate cake and a vegan sundae.
Time: 10 AM to 11 PM
Location: La Mer, Jumeriah 1 and Dubai Festival City.
2. Bounty Beets
Nestled in Al Sufouh, Bounty Beets is not only known for its vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, but it is also known for its quirky dish names. Try their avocado toast with smashed avocado, topped with garlic mushrooms and asparagus. It’s served on gluten-free toast, which makes it a perfectly healthy meal.
Time: 8 AM to 10 PM
Location: Le Méridien Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh
3. Brambles
Brambles is not only one of the most prominent vegan cafes in the city, but it’s equally dainty too. Launched in early 2019- it’s a perfect place to savour some tasty plant-based dishes. Try their Kale Frittata, and we assure you, you won’t regret it. And if you are looking for some more colour and variety, try their acai bowl, it is vegan and delicious.
Time: 6 30 AM to 10 PM
Location: Auris Metro Central Hotel Apartments, Barsha Heights
4. Comptoir 102
Comptoir 102 is not your ordinary cafe. It’s a bohemian fashion boutique, a jewellery shop and an organic store. But more than all this, the brand is known for its healthy cafe, which serves some delicious vegan food. It caters to all diets, which includes raw, vegan and gluten-free. The best part is that the menu changes daily, hence it allows you to experiment with food regularly. Their smoothies are vitamin-rich and are made using only locally sourced fruits and vegetables. So if you are watchful about your eating habits, this one should be on your list.
Time: 8 AM to 9 PM
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1
5. Jazz@PizzaExpress
Love pizza, but have to eat it without the burst of cheese? Well, dear vegans worry not! Jazz@PizzaExpress, which is known for its perfect ambience and dough balls, has introduced vegan cheese! With the perfect ambience, good vegan pizza options to choose from, this place is a must on your list.
Time: Noon to 1 AM
Location: Cluster A, JLT
6. SpiceKlub
Love vegan food and want to experiment with it? If yes, then you have to check out SpiceKlub in Mankhool. This eatery is known to serve some lip-smacking vegan dishes with a surreal twist. Right from using test-tubes and syringes to using plumes of dry ice, this place will surely stun you. Some vegan highlights include the baked bhindi chapatti and cauliflower florets slow-cooked with ginger juliennes. Hungry? Well, head here now.
Time: Noon to 3 30 PM, 6 30 PM to 11 30 PM
Location: Mankhool
7. The Hub 7
Dear Vegans, this one is a paradise for you. With two menus dedicated to plant-based food, this place is for you. With separate menus for Japanese and Filipino food, these place caters to vegan needs perfectly. Choose from tofu bites to ramen or potato steak- this place has got you covered with everything! It’s an instant hit with foodies, and you certainly have to visit this one.
Time: 8 AM to Midnight
Location: Cluster M, Jumeriah Lake Towers.
