When I traveled to Dubai, I found out that in Islam, some things are forbidden, and Muslims are not allowed to do them. For example, they cannot eat pork and alcohol.
For this reason, when Muslims travel to a new city, they look for halal restaurants so as not to mistakenly eat haram meats such as pork.
After I realized this, I immediately started researching and talking to local people to find out if are all restaurants in Dubai halal to post an article on the Traveling Topic website.
Now that you are reading this article, my research is over, and you can use my experience and travel to Dubai without any problems; just read this article till the end.
Are all restaurants in Dubai halal?
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You don’t have to worry about this when you travel to Dubai. Dubai is a strict country, and that is why 99% of restaurants in Dubai are required to use zabihah meat, and all of them are halal.
All the food that is exported to Dubai is checked by the UAE government so that there are no problems.
You should know that the foods served in Dubai restaurants are halal by default, but some restaurants in this city also serve pork and alcohol, which are clearly mentioned on the label of their menu to avoid making a mistake.
It is interesting to know that the restaurants that serve pork in Dubai are required to dedicate a separate kitchen to cook these foods so that the bacteria in the haram meat does not enter the halal meat.
If you are still concerned about this, read on to learn about some restaurants that only serve halal food and some that also have pork on their menu.
Restaurants that serve pork in Dubai
In the following, I will introduce you to some cafes and restaurants that also serve haram food so that you can get to know them and not accidentally enter them.
Brooklyn Bar
When I was walking in the streets of Dubai, I felt hungry, and the first restaurant I saw was Brooklyn Bar, which was located inside the Elite Byblos Hotel.
When I entered it, I enjoyed its beautiful decoration. This bar is one of the sports bars in Dubai, where most of its visitors are American and European expats.
In this bar, there are many televisions where people can watch sports events while drinking alcohol. They can also play darts or billiards after eating.
A variety of fried foods, such as fried chicken, fried potatoes, pork, and hot dogs, are served here.
You should also know that halal food such as rice and pizza is also served there, but if you are sensitive to pork and alcohol, I suggest you not go to this bar because many people eat pork and alcohol there.
Address: Ground Floor – Elite Byblos Hotel – Al Barsha Rd – behind Mall of The Emirates – Al Barsha 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates.
CROWN & LION English Bar
I haven’t visited this bar myself, but I have heard about it from locals.
This bar is decorated with wood and has a large space and large barrels have been used to make the table, which makes this bar beautiful.
In this bar, there is also a billiard table and darts, which fans can use and compete with each other until their food is ready.
You can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in this bar, but you should know that there are forbidden foods like pork on the menu. In addition to pork, various alcoholic drinks such as beer, champagne, and wine are also served in this bar.
So, if you are Muslim, it is better to visit other halal restaurants in Dubai instead of this bar.
Address: Ground Floor – Byblos Hotel Barsha Heights – Barsha Heights – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Halal restaurants in Dubai
Muslims can go to the restaurants that I introduce below and enjoy eating halal dishes.
Cabana restaurant
Since I’m not a big fan of pork, I always look for the best restaurants that serve healthy food in every country I travel to.
One of the restaurants I visited during my stay in Dubai is Cabana Restaurant in Dubai Mall.
The most important thing that caught my attention in this restaurant was the location of some chairs outside the restaurant because I like eating out.
Next to this restaurant, there is also a swimming pool where children can swim. The interior of this restaurant was also very stylish and had a gray decoration that multiplied the beauty of the space.
There is a wide variety of food in this restaurant, and a variety of salads, cakes, desserts, drinks, kebabs, fish, crabs, and steaks are served.
Since I don’t eat dinner much, I only ordered one steak and ate it outside by the pool. You should know that all the food in this restaurant is halal so that you can go there with your family.
Address: Address Dubai Mall – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Benjarong restaurant
If you have a romantic date and are looking for a halal restaurant in Dubai, this is the right restaurant for you and your partner.
The decoration of this restaurant is very romantic and decorated with red color.
The chefs of this restaurant decorate the food in a special way to make you feel special. If you are interested in new food that you have never eaten before, go to this halal restaurant.
Address: Dusit Thani Dubai – 24th floor – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
All in all
Food is very important for Muslims. If you also care about your food, follow the recommendations I gave above to experience a good trip in Dubai.
You can go to all the restaurants in this city without any problems and eat your favorite food; the only thing you should pay attention to is to pay more attention to the restaurant menu, and avoid ordering foods that are marked with the haram symbol.
In your opinion, which restaurant in Dubai serves the best halal food? Share your opinion with me in the comments section so that I can get to know your taste better.
In the end, I suggest you read the article “What Is Dubai Known For” to learn more about this city.
