5 Dinners For Under 100 Dirhams For 2 In Dubai

If the bank balance is looking a bit low but you still want to head out and enjoy dinner, we’ve found 5 great restaurants in Dubai where you can dine for under AED100 for 2 people. Who said eating out had to cost a fortune? Grab your bestie or your other half and let someone else cook for you - these hidden gem restaurants in Dubai are both tasty and affordable!

BOSNIAN HOUSE 

JUMEIRAH ROAD | UMM SUQEIM 

One of the few places in Dubai where you can try authentic Bosnian food, Bosnian House is a popular restaurant with branches across the city. The menu is simple with only 1 main dish on the menu - the infamous kebab. It makes the budget limit, with the kebab costing AED48 - grab two with change for AED100. Or why not try a pita to mix things up? It comes with a range of fillings including potato, beef, cheese or spinach, for just AED44 each. The food is really quick as it’s such a small menu, making it the perfect place to head if you’re hungry right now! We love the interior, too - the low sofas and intricate golden tables give a unique feel to the restaurant. 

Open: daily | 12PM - 2AM

Bookings: 04 211 8000

RAVI RESTAURANT

AL SATWA ROAD | AL SATWA

Founded in the 1970s, Ravi’s is a legendary Dubai restaurant - made even more famous recently by engaging in an iconic collaboration with Adidas! Known for its authentic Pakistani flavours and welcoming atmosphere, this gem of a restaurant offers delicious food for a great price. According to the owner, Hameed, there are 5 ‘must-haves’ from the menu: the chicken tikka (AED12), butter chicken (AED35), mutton peshawari (AED30), chicken biryani (AED15) and the lassi (AED6). The best bit? You can try all 5 for under AED100 - what a bargain! 

Open: daily | 5AM - 2AM

Bookings: 04 331 5353

MAMA’ESH

BAYSWATER TOWER | BUSINESS BAY

Mama’esh is plating up authentic Palestinian street food in the heart of Business Bay. All dishes on their menu are reasonably priced and you can easily sample a range from their offering for under AED100. We recommend the oven-baked chicken shawarma wrap (AED30), the Zataar Jabali manaesh (AED13) and the minced meat and cheese fatayer (AED29). The decor is modern - featuring brick and brushed concrete - and there’s a cool vibe to the space. The best bit? Enjoy free bread, tea and water while you dine in, meaning you’ll easily dine for under AED100 and come home with a chunk of change!

Open: daily | 7AM - 1AM

Bookings: 600 548287

WOKYO

CLUSTER J | JLT

Wokyo is a casual noodle restaurant in JLT, and is at the top of our list for dining under AED100 for 2. You build your own wok: choose the sauce (we love the Singapore crunchy peanut sauce!), base and protein. A chicken, tofu and veggie wok costs AED43, the beef is AED47 and if you fancy prawns, that’ll set you back a reasonable AED49. They’re big portions and you’ll leave feeling full. Share the same tastes? Order one wok and a couple of sides - the chicken gyoza and K-Pop fried chicken are our picks, both priced at AED25. There’s a nice view of JLT from the restaurant and in the cooler months you can walk off your dinner afterwards. 

Open: daily | 11AM - 11.45PM

Bookings: +97143305188

DAMPA SEAFOOD GRILL 

BANIYAS ROAD | PORT SAEED

Get the plastic gloves ready at this casual Deira dining spot. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere await: Dampa Seafood Grill is a Filipino hotspot that offers large plates of comfort food straight from the sea, all for a reasonable price. We love the grilled chipotle shrimp (AED38) and the crispy tilapia (AED37). All main menu dishes come with free unlimited rice and they serve giant 1 litre fishbowl mocktails for the bargain price of AED23!

Open: daily | 12PM - 11.30PM 

Bookings: No reservation needed

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