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Best Restaurants in Trade Center, Dubai '26

The Sheikh Zayed Road spine around the World Trade Centre, from Nobu to a smash-burger counter. The verified Trade Center restaurants, our highest-rated first.

  • Venues15
  • AreaTrade Center
  • Curated byMoqa
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  1. 01The short version
  2. 02Where to go
  3. 03Good to know
  4. 04Questions
01 — The short version

The short version

Trade Center is the stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road that grew up around the original World Trade Centre, and it has quietly become one of the city's most varied eating strips. The new towers, One Za'abeel and One Central among them, dropped a tier of destination restaurants into a district that already had decades of hotel dining and old-guard pubs.

That mix is the appeal. Nobu sits at One Za'abeel, Fumée runs a fire-driven steakhouse inside the Fairmont, and there's real range around them: Andaliman's Indonesian heat, MaKiRa's ramen and maki, Le Piaf's French, Opa's Greek, plus easy nights at the comedy club, the smash-burger counter and Dubai's oldest Irish pub. Every venue below is a Trade Center room we've confirmed is live, ordered by rating.

02 — Where to go

Where to go

Every venue here is live in our index right now. Open one for its full menu, hours and a table.

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  1. MaKiRa
    4.9$$

    MaKiRa

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·1,919 ratings

    MaKiRa blends Japan’s beloved maki and ramen dishes with traditional and modern Japanese flavours, offering an interactive dining experience inspired by authentic Japanese culture, comfort food, and contemporary casual dining.

    A la carte Menu

    Mon, Sun • 6 PM–11 PM

    Explore MaKiRa’s à la carte menu featuring authentic ramen, sushi rolls, and modern Japanese comfort dishes.

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  2. Nara Thai
    4.9$$

    Nara Thai

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·475 ratings

    Nara Thai Cuisine combines authentic Thai flavors, quality ingredients, and age-old recipes, creating a relaxed dining experience with warm, attentive service for locals, expatriates, and tourists alike.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 12 PM–11 PM

    Authentic Thai cuisine featuring flavorful curries, noodles, seafood, rice dishes, and traditional specialties.

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  3. Andaliman
    4.9$$

    Andaliman

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·282 ratings

    Andaliman highlights the bold, citrusy heat of its Sumatran namesake pepper, a cornerstone of Indonesian cuisine, delivering a distinctive flavour that transports you straight to the vibrant Emerald of the Equator.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 12 PM–11 PM

    Explore Indonesia’s diverse cuisine with freshly prepared dishes, authentic flavours, and live chef experiences.

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  4. Fumée Steakhouse Fairmont Hotel
    4.9$$

    Fumée Steakhouse Fairmont Hotel

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·198 ratings

    Fumée Steakhouse at Fairmont Dubai is a contemporary steakhouse offering premium fire-cooked meats, elegant interiors, warm hospitality, and refined dining that blends modern sophistication with rustic charm.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 12 PM–1 AM

    Premium steakhouse serving fire-grilled meats, Levantine-inspired sides, refined seafood, curated wines, elegant dining.

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  5. Kashkan Kissaghar by Ranveer Brar
    4.9$$

    Kashkan Kissaghar by Ranveer Brar

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·130 ratings

    Kashkan celebrates the rich diversity of Indian cuisine with a modern pan-Indian concept, bringing authentic regional flavors together in a refined dining experience inspired by culinary traditions across India.

    Food Menu

    Daily • 12 PM–12 AM

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  6. Home Bakery Kitchen One Zaabeel
    4.8$

    Home Bakery Kitchen One Zaabeel

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$·183 ratings

    Home Bakery Kitchen One Zaabeel offers freshly baked goods, comforting dishes, and beverages in a warm, welcoming space perfect for casual dining and relaxed gatherings.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 8 AM–12 AM

    Enjoy freshly baked pastries, hearty breakfasts, wholesome dishes, pancakes, desserts, and refreshing beverages.

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  7. Yubi Handroll Bar
    4.7$$

    Yubi Handroll Bar

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·719 ratings

    YUBI Handroll Bar by Chef Reif Othman delivers Japanese street-inspired handrolls with bold flavors, fresh preparation, and a lively social atmosphere, celebrating spontaneity, culture, and people in an immersive walk-in dining experience.

    Food Menu

    Daily • 12 PM–1 AM

    From crisp handrolls to buttery sashimi and rich wagyu gyozas, our menu blends traditional Japanese flavours with modern flair.

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  8. Pepperoni Comedy Club
    4.6$$

    Pepperoni Comedy Club

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·295 ratings

    Pepperoni blends comedy and pizza in the UAE’s first comedy club, serving American-Italian comfort food, live shows, and a lively atmosphere with top comedians and rising stars entertaining all night long.

    A la carte Menu

    Tue - Sun • 12 PM–2 AM

    Tuesday to Sunday 12PM to 12AM Friday & Saturday 12PM to 2AM

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  9. Nobu One Za'abeel
    4.6$$$

    Nobu One Za'abeel

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$$·162 ratings

    Nobu One Za’abeel brings elevated nightlife and contemporary Japanese dining together high above DIFC, where Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s cuisine, cocktails, and after-hours energy create an immersive evening experience.

    Lounge Menu

    Tue - Sun

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  10. Junk Smash Burgers
    4.5$

    Junk Smash Burgers

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$·705 ratings

    Junk Smash Burgers delivers premium smash burgers with bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a minimalist no-frills dining experience inspired by modern burger culture and classic comfort food favorites.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 11:45 AM–11 PM

    Premium smash burgers made with French brioche buns, quality beef, cheese, and signature homemade sauce.

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  11. Culinara
    4.5$$

    Culinara

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$·486 ratings

    Culinara Dubai is an elevated gourmet food hall bringing people together through diverse culinary experiences, social dining, and city views from 100 metres above the ground in a vibrant setting. No reservations are required.

    The Dish by Chef Sperxos

    from AED 28

    Daily • 12 PM–11:30 PM

    Crafted exclusively for Culinara by Chef Sperxos, The Dish reimagines Greek-Mediterranean cuisine through a modern lens, presenting vibrant seasonal ingredients with flair and finesse.

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  12. Le Piaf
    4.7$$$

    Le Piaf

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$$·37 ratings

    Le Piaf Dubai offers an intimate French dining and nightlife experience featuring classic cuisine, live pianist entertainment, cozy ambiance, and vibrant sing-along evenings inspired by French elegance and timeless social charm.

    Dinner Menu

    Thu - Sat • 8 PM–2 AM

    Traditional French dining with elegant flavors, refined dishes, and intimate Parisian ambiance.

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  13. Le Trottoir de Paloma
    4.4$$

    Le Trottoir de Paloma

    Trade Center·Bar·$$·137 ratings

    Le Trottoir de Paloma is an elegant bar and restaurant serving cocktails, pizzas, desserts, and international dishes. Featuring a trendy atmosphere, it’s ideal for groups, social gatherings, and relaxed evening dining.

    Food Menu

    Daily • 11 AM–1 AM

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  14. Opa
    4.3$$$

    Opa

    Trade Center·Restaurant·$$$·2,715 ratings

    OPA delivers a vibrant Greek dining experience in Dubai, where shared plates, lively music, and a village-inspired setting create unforgettable nights filled with flavor, energy, and authentic Mediterranean charm.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 7 PM–3 AM

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  15. Em Sherif Deli - One Central
    4.3$

    Em Sherif Deli - One Central

    Trade Center·Café·$·248 ratings

    Experience refined Lebanese deli dining at Em Sherif Deli, offering breakfast favorites, fresh salads, sandwiches, sweet treats, pantry selections, and signature ready-to-eat specialties in the heart of Dubai.

    A la carte Menu

    Daily • 8 AM–11 PM

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03 — Good to know

Good to know

This is a hotel-and-tower district, so most parking is valet or in a mall or hotel basement, and the venues are spread along Sheikh Zayed Road rather than clustered on one promenade. The World Trade Centre and Trade Centre metro stops cover the strip if you'd rather not drive.

Lunch leans business, given the surrounding offices and convention traffic, while evenings range from a quiet hotel dinner to a loud night at the pubs and the comedy club. Book the destination rooms like Nobu ahead; the pubs and casual counters are walk-in friendly.

04 — Questions

Questions

What are the best restaurants in Trade Center?

By our live ratings, Andaliman, Fumée Steakhouse and MaKiRa lead, with Nobu One Za'abeel and Yubi Handroll Bar close behind. The ranked list above pulls live from our index, so it always shows what's open and rated now.

Where's good for a special dinner in Trade Center?

Nobu at One Za'abeel is the headline occasion table, with Fumée's fire-cooked steakhouse at the Fairmont and Le Piaf's French dining room close behind. All three sit at the higher tier and reward booking ahead.

Are there casual or fun spots in Trade Center?

Plenty. Pepperoni Comedy Club pairs pizza with live shows, Junk Smash Burgers does a no-frills burger, and Fibber Magee's is Dubai's oldest Irish pub. They're the relaxed end of a district that also holds Nobu.

Is Trade Center good for a business lunch?

Yes, it's built for it. The offices and convention centre keep the midday tables busy, and rooms like Fumée and Culinara's food hall suit a working lunch. See our Business Lunch in Trade Center guide for the offer-led picks.

Do I need to book in Trade Center?

For Nobu and the hotel fine-dining rooms, yes, especially at weekends. The pubs, the comedy club and the casual counters take walk-ins, though a booking helps on a busy convention week.

On this page

  1. 01The short version
  2. 02Where to go
  3. 03Good to know
  4. 04Questions

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