Dubai has a good number of absolutely stunning restaurants, that’s a bet we could happily take. Most Insta-worthy restaurants in the region have upped their game with exquisite décor or out-of-the-box concepts when it comes to their food menu. From simple flat-lays to stunning food shots, you have been treated to varied eye-catchy posts on your feed. If you are a foodie looking for funky, quirky concepts, this one’s for you.
Here are the most Insta-worthy restaurants that have ruled the Instagram algorithms in 2019.
Tania’s Tea House
This cafe is literally a Pinterest-themed romantic movie come to life. It’s pink, it’s floral and 100% Insta-worthy. Tania’s Tea House is uber-cute and great if you want to kick back and enjoy a day out with your girl gang. The dishes out here compliment the overall theme of the cafe quite well – rich in sugar, spice and everything nice. You would some great chia seed puddings, some avocado toast and a carefully crafted coffee that would make a great flat lay for your Instagram.
Address – Villa 779A, Beside EPPCO Petrol Station, Jumeira Road, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Contact – 04 3240021
Cost for Two – AED 140
Bhukkad Cafe
Redefining Indian Food, this quirky little food destination has been garnering the love and hype since its inception in early 2018. They have some of the most incredible wall art, cute-sy furniture and recreates some iconic Indian street foods to stellar dishes. The interiors form a great backdrop for some portraits and your flat lays couldn’t be better as even the cutlery and tables are funky. The pop culture references out here create a special place in the hearts of those who have a taste for dramatics. Street food favourites such as Misal Pav, Omelette and more have become bestselling palettes at this Insta-worthy establishment.
Address – Ground Floor, Shamma Building, Al Karama
Contact – 043499957
Cost for Two – AED 110
Unwind Speciality Board Game Cafe
Dubai’s first-ever board game-themed cafe! This little place boasts the best of board games that we have grown up playing to games to challenge your friends with. A game master helps choose the game based on your interests and help you through the rules of the game. The food out here is also suited to fit the theme of the games they play – the intricate details have been taken care off. Having a click with the backdrop of your favourite pastime as children would be surely nostalgic, to say the least. We guarantee a fun time for you and your friends where you would surely want to record that memory on the ‘gram.
Address – Beside Falcon Pack, Opposite Jebel Ali Racecourse, Hessa Street, Al Barsha, Dubai
Contact – 04 3366611
Cost for Two – AED 70
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SpiceKlub
Mumbai based concept SpiceKlub opened its doors in Dubai early 2016 and has been wow-ing foodies around the Emirate with Molecular Gastronomy. Serving cult favourites from Indian cuisine with a twist – the curiosity factor has made this place quite popular. They are not only hyped for their experiment-like food but also some of the funkiest interiors ever. Industrial interiors, mandala-like backdrops, wheels for lighting – hats off to the team behind the ambience. We’re confident you cannot stop clicking right here at SpiceKlub whilst you indulge in their gratifying food.
Address – Ground Floor, Al Raffa 3 Building, Kuwait Street, Mankhool
Contact– 045260731
Cost for Two – AED 210
Black Tap
This NYC based concept has been reaping all the love for their infamous monster shakes and eclectic burgers. The vibe may remind you of bars you would have seen in the movies sporting an industrial, the late 80s or early 90s theme. Both Insta-worthy and insanely delicious, the freak shakes are definitely a must-have at Black Tap. This NYC based concept has been quite popular hence expanding from one branch to three popular destinations around town. Black Tap is everything you would want in a restaurant of your dreams. Be it the glass windows allowing the light to reflect in quite nicely, the water view seating outdoors and the most insane bar tops you have ever seen.
Address – Jumeirah Al Naseem / Dubai Festival City / JBR Dubai
Contact – 043390087
Cost for Two – AED 310
Vibe UAE
One of the hippest cafes in Dubai – VIBE defines what it means to be an Insta-worthy restaurant! They have been in the news for raising the hypes to new levels after popular sensation DRAKE have them a shout out even before they opened. The interiors out here cannot be matched with any concept in the region – neon signs, Pinterest-y furniture, pink palm trees and a vibe that reminds you of music videos set in LA. They also offer some of the most yummilicious healthy food. From Egg Benedicts to Avacado Toasts – you shall also find some picturesque dishes that are worth an Instagram post.
Address – Ground Floor, La Mar Building, Al Wasl Road, Jumeriah
Contact – 043390087
Cost for Two – AED 170
Miss Tess
Miss Tess is one of the newest frontrunners in the Asian Food space. With a good mix of Asian Food, Out of the Box cocktails served in plastic to-go bags, camera lenses and other quirky vessels. The centre of the restaurant lies a tuk-tuk which is neon in colour and is quite the attraction out here. There are also cute porcelain figures on the tables that cannot miss your Instagram feed. Overall – a game-changer like new-age concepts like Mr Miyagi’s (which we also recommend for some feel-good food). Amongst all of the fancy cafe concepts – Miss Tess has become a game-changer and undoubtedly a complete Insta-worthy eatery.
Address – Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St – Dubai
Contact – 050498 8505
Cost for Two – AED 380 (including drinks)