10 CHEAP EATS TO TRY IN DUBAI IN JUNE 2023

The Dubai food scene might seem pricey to the untrained eye, but there are loads of budget friendly eateries from all corners of the globe where two guests can dine for AED 100 and or less. From curries to shawarma to crispy thin pizzas - there’s a bargain to be found for everyone!

ROLL PLAY

JVC

The name says it all, this JVC eatery specializes in Indian comfort food reimagined as rolls. Their menu includes a variety of paratha rolls filled with all kinds of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights and drizzled with one of their house sauces. They also offer different rice bowls and kebabs. Prices start as low as AED 10 which makes Roll Play an absolute bargain hidden gem.

Time: Daily, 12pm to 12am

Contact: 04 568 9994

CALICUT PARAGON

AL KARAMA / AL NAHDA

Craving an authentic Indian curry? Calicut Paragon is a traditional restaurant serving all kinds of Indian cuisine and a variety of fresh seafood. Try their delicious chicken biryani (AED 16) or the king fish mango curry (AED 28) and enjoy a glass of freshly squeezed grape juice (AED 17).

Time: Daily, 7am to 12am

Contact: 04 335 8700

HANOI NATURALLY

JLT

Jumeirah Lakes Towers is known for its huge amount of authentic and affordable restaurants from across the globe, and Hanoi Naturally is no exception. Serving healthy Vietnamese street food using only fresh natural ingredients and minimal oil, this restaurant is a great choice for both your body and your wallet. Enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes like cooked sliced beef pho (AED 36), prawn summer rolls (AED 22) or vegan papaya salad (AED 30).

Time: Daily, 12pm to 10.30pm

Contact: 04 431 3099

KYND

AL SATWA

This casual eatery serves the ultimate in comfort food, but we go to feast on the fabulous coin shawarma (AED 10-13), a round shawarma stuffed with different fillings like grilled chicken or paneer tikka. They also offer burgers, pizzas and more at really affordable prices, making this a great option to grab a quick bite close to World Trade Centre.

Time: Daily, 9am to 11pm

Contact: 050 964 7454

MASA TURKISH EATERY

AL BARSHA

This stylish eatery close to Mall of the Emirates offers traditional dishes from different regions of Turkey. From a full Turkish breakfast spread (AED 45), lahmacun (AED 25) and Anatolian manti (AED 37) to mouthwatering desserts like kunefe (AED 28), it's all beautiful and super pocket-friendly.

Time: Daily, 7am to 10.30pm

Contact: 04 408 8013

WEMART FOODCOURT

VARIOUS BRANCHES

Hidden within the big Asian gourmet supermarket, Wemart’s food court is a true hidden gem when it comes to price and food quality. Divided into different stations like BBQ, Hot Pot or Seafood, diners can dig into a full range of freshly prepared Asian delicacies. Try their seafood laksa vermicelli (AED 18) or the roast duck with noodles (AED 23) and sip on a refreshing bubble milk tea (AED 13.5) after your grocery shopping.

Time: Daily, 8am to 1am

Contact: 04 227 0567

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LA FLAMME

ARJAN

La Flamme specialises in a dish you won’t find in many other restaurants in Dubai: tarte flambée, a very thin and crispy, oven baked dough with all kinds of toppings, originally from the French Alsace region. They serve the classic version Elsässer original (AED 40) topped with sour cream, bacon and onions as well as modern creations like route 67 rouge (AED 55) with ground beef, pickles, bacon and Emmental - beyond delicious and perfect for after a visit to Dubai Miracle Garden.

Time: Monday to Saturday, 7.30am to 1am; Sunday, 9am to 1am

Contact: 04 570 7399

BATAVIA

AL KARAMA

This Al Karama restaurant serves authentic Indonesian cuisine at bargain prices under AED 40. How about some soto ayam (yellow chicken soup, AED 35), mie goreng (fried noodles, AED 35) or bebek sambal ijo (spicy fried duck leg, AED 25)? Also try their Iced Coconut Milk es cendol (AED 5), the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. This place is popular with the Indonesian crowd - if that doesn't scream authenticity, we don't know what does!

Time: Daily, 12pm to 10pm

Contact: 056 574 8398

RAVI RESTAURANT

AL SATWA

While he's now super famous in Dubai for his Adidas collab, Ravi's Restaurant remains the heart and soul of Pakistani cuisine. This popular eatery dishes up an array of traditional Pakistani and Indian favourites. Whether you prefer vegetarian options like paneer masala (AED 20) or vegetable korma (AED 18) or one of their non vegetarian plates like the mixed grill (AED 50), butter chicken (AED 27) and mutton biryani (AED 16), Ravi is a go-to favourite for a casual and authentic meal.

Time: Daily, 5am to 2am

Contact: 04 331 5353

THAI SABAI

INTERNATIONAL CITY

Guests can enjoy the true flavours of Thailand at this authentic restaurant, from street style dishes like chicken satay (AED 21) to classic favourites like prawn pad Thai (AED 32) or Thai green curry (AED 24). Its peaceful atmosphere paired with the famous Thai hospitality make Thai Sabai a perfect choice for a special family meal on a budget.

Time: Daily, 11am to 1.30am

Contact: 056 981 0333