Vegan dining has had a rebrand, and Dubai got the memo! What was once an afterthought on most menus is now a space for creativity, community, and conscious eating. Whether you’re plant-based, gluten-free, or just trying to eat in a way that feels better for you and the planet, these six spots prove vegan food can be chic, satisfying, and scrummy. From barefoot garden cafés to wellness sanctuaries and Michelin-starred tasting menus, here are the places raising the bar for flavourful, feel-good dining.
TAAMA
TAAMA
Located inside Sohum Wellness Sanctuary in Al Quoz, TAAMA is a dreamy restaurant built around holistic wellbeing. Founded by yoga instructor and Reiki healer Tanya Mansotra, it’s a space that feels calm and conscious from the moment you walk in. The plant-based menu is vibrant and nourishing, think chakra bowls piled with seasonal veg and superfoods, oyster mushroom maki rolls, and sourdough truffle pizza, all made with local, sustainably sourced ingredients. There’s a serene outdoor terrace with water features and Buddha statues, a sophisticated mocktail bar, and a peaceful energy that makes it ideal for working, unwinding, or heading upstairs for a yoga session or Ayurvedic massage.
Phone: +971 04 397 0271
Website: sohumwellness.ae
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz 1
SEVA Table
SEVA Table
Tucked behind pink bougainvillaea in the heart of Jumeirah, this 100% plant-based, female-owned haven feels like you’ve stepped out of Dubai and into a secret, magical garden, where you kick off your shoes and sit barefoot on the grass under the trees, mango lassi in hand (my go-to). The menu is gluten- and cane sugar-free, packed with clever ingredients from hummus with ashwagandha to no-tuna toast with maca, and a matcha tiramisu spiked with green probiotics. Inside, there’s a cosy café with a library, a concept shop selling everything from crystals to clean beauty, and a yoga studio running meditation and sound healing sessions.
Phone: +971 58 543 5888
Website: sevaexperience.com
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1
Eco Mind Café
Eco Mind Café
Set in Port de La Mer with views over the marina, Eco Mind is a colourful, female-owned café and concept store championing health, sustainability and conscious living. The all-day menu is completely plant-based with a gluten-free bakery and adaptogenic drinks. Try the gluten-free cinnamon rolls and the rose moon milk to calm the nervous system. The space is bright and welcoming, with a curated retail corner stocking everything from non-alcoholic perfumes to natural fashion and skincare. It’s also a community hub, regularly hosting tastings, networking sessions and workshops that make plant-based living feel more accessible… and more fun.
Phone: +971 58 529 1223
Website: finedinemenu.com/eco-mind
Location: La Cote, Port de la Mer, Jumeirah 1
Avatara
Avatara
The UAE’s first all-vegetarian fine dining restaurant, Avatara, offers dedicated vegan and gluten-free menus and has earned a Michelin star two years running for its soulful Indian flavours and beautifully inventive dishes. Located in Dubai Hills Business Park, the homegrown spot serves a 16-course tasting menu with no garlic or onion, but plenty of flavour, attention to detail, and most memorable service. Even the most humble vegetables, broccoli, okra, banana, and jackfruit, are turned into something unexpectedly special, and finished with edible flowers (over 30 varieties, all grown locally). With its green-hued dining room, open kitchen, and creative drinks pairing, it’s a sophisticated yet whimsical setting, perfect for a special occasion.
Phone: +971 58 143 2867
Website: avatara.ae
Location: Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park 1
The 100 Café
The 100 Café
Part of The Hundred Wellness Centre in Jumeirah, The 100 Café is a serene, homegrown spot rooted in mindful eating and conscious living. Founded by Emirati entrepreneur and fitness advocate Asma Hilal Lootah, it reflects the same holistic ethos as the centre: calm, nourishing, and community-focused. The menu is entirely gluten-free with plenty of vegan and dairy-free options like the red cabbage salad, acai bowl, vegan cheese and zaatar toastie, and pancakes. The café is zero-plastic, composts its waste, and even harvests seeds for replanting, a peaceful, planet-friendly place to refuel.
Phone: +971 56 164 8924
Website: thehundred.ae
Location: Villa 21, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1
Teible
Teible
Set inside the Jameel Arts Centre, Michelin Green Star-awarded Teible takes a values-first approach to food, rooted in seasonality, simplicity and sustainability. Around 90% of ingredients are locally sourced and seasonal, often spotlighting vegetables, fermentation and zero-waste techniques. While not strictly vegan, the menu leans plant-based with standout dishes like fermented hummus cannelloni, pumpkin (grown in Sharjah) ravioli and sweet potato (from Lebanon) tempura with pomegranate teriyaki – all served in a minimalist dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Jaddaf Waterfront. The in-house plant-based bakery, developed in collaboration with Universal Bakes from Tokyo, is another highlight. Think bread, pastries, sandwiches, and even matcha churros.
Phone: +971 04 243 6683
Website: teible.com
Location: Jameel Arts Centre, Al Jaddaf Waterfront
You don’t need to label the way you eat, just stay curious, stay balanced, and make choices that feel good for you and for the planet.
