Veganuary in the UAE: 26 of the best vegan-friendly restaurants
We found some of the best vegan options for you to try out
We found some of the best vegan options for you to try out


Wild & The Moon‘s 100% plant-based menu is vegan food in its *peak form*. Their super bowls, healthy snacks, sandwiches and all-day breakfast selection are as delicious as they are healthy. We’re talking organic, locally-sourced and gluten-free ingredients that burst with amazing flavours. Stop by one of their three branches (DIFC, Alserkal Avenue or Emaar Boulevard) to enjoy the Insta-worthy interiors and don’t forget to snap a pic of your cold-pressed juice/ smoothie for the stories!

If you and your girlfriends are looking for a new spot to hang with great music, lively surroundings, and even better food — Señor Pico is the place for you. This Californian Mexican restaurant is located on The Palm with panoramic views of the Dubai Marina but you’ll happily ditch that in exchange for the live performances and groovy music happening inside. Vegans and vegetarians will love their cauliflower “Frita”, Taquitos de Papa, and their signature torta “calabacitas” which is served against the backdrop of vibrant visuals.

Island life meets city glamour at KoKo Bay restaurant. The Bali-inspired restaurant has its own private beach with views of the Dubai skyline – this means you can enjoy your vegan meal and experience the best of both worlds at the same time. A few of their plant-based dishes include edamame, water chestnut and truffle dim sum and a “very vegan“ salad. But that’s not all! The eatery is also famous for its delicious craft cocktails: fruity flavours presented in funky glasses 🍹

Coffee Club is our go-to choice and you can’t change our minds. With so many branches all across the UAE, you’re left with no excuse to finally visit this beaut. P.S. you *need* to try out their plant-based burger from Beyond Meat.

Waitrose UAE’s two new product ranges Plantlife and GoVeggie features some delicious easy cook options such as Thai Style No Fish Cakes, No Chorizo Tortelloni and Green Vegetable, Cheese and Pesto Sausages. We can’t wait to get our hands on this.

Epitome, is the first Vegan Lounge in Dubai and provides a range of meat-free dishes. With live music, ladies night offers and so much more, this *has* to be on your list.

Mondoux, a European-inspired lifestyle restaurant, focuses on keeping your dietary restrictions in mind while also providing delicious plant-based dishes. S/o to the venue’s gorgeous views that make for a perfect IG snap.

Taqado Mexican Kitchen and Impossible Foods’ new collab menu is bringing you eight exquisite plant-based meals which include the Impossible burrito, taco, bowl, loaded nachos, breakfast burrito and so many more.

Cassette, a café inspired by the bistros in Paris, has introduced a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes to their menu. Dig into their scrumptious Wild Mushroom Quinotto or their tangy Lemoney Chickpea Salad. There is an array of breakfast, lunch, and sweet options (guilt free) to choose from. Don’t miss out on their Acai bowls, salads and green juices. May we say it is almost like a secret café tucked inside Al Quoz with the surroundings matching your plate.

SUSHISAMBA’s special vegan and vegetarian menu offers a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines. BRB, gonna order everything on the menu.

Jones the Grocer is providing a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based meals throughout the day. There can never be too many vegan options, amirite? Don’t forget to try out the chocolate fondant.

Krave, a healthy dining destination based in Dubai, has just announced their top 3 “most-kraved” Vegan menu items. Consider trying their crunchy Acai Bowl or the immune-boosting Vegan Curry. If you’re feigning for something sweeter try out the Skinny Date Brownie.

Expo 2020 will be home to the middle easts biggest Vegan-Food Festival this month. They are bringing vegan restaurants from around the world, to Dubai. Make sure to try Erpingham House, the UK’s largest plant-based restaurant. If you want something sweet, check out Floozie Cookies, where they make vegan stuffed cookies. This festival is at the top of our list for vegan eats. From January 14th – 30th, Festival Garden, Wadi Avenue, Jubilee Park, Dubai Expo.

Spinneys, this Middle Eastern Supermarket has launched its ‘Power of Plants’ initiative in the UAE. They aim to inspire customers to enjoy a more sustainable diet and healthy lifestyle by shopping for plant-based foods. Make sure to check out their range of products.

Catfish, the healthy homegrown West African food concept is back and better than ever! They are located in Ripe Market, so if you are looking for somewhere fun to go over the weekend you should definitely go to Ripe Market and check out Catfish. Not only do they have some delicious vegan options, their packaging is all plastic free! (which is perfect for the planet).

Maiz Tacos, if you are looking for a mouth-watering beyond meat taco we recommend trying the Calabaza taco and the la Tierra taco (both of which are vegan). Maiz Tacos is a Mexican restaurant with a range of healthy traditional Mexican meals. They also have delicious vegan rice bowls, burritos and authentic starters.

Good Burger, Don’t be fooled by their meaty insta account. Good Burger serves up the very best vegan burger filled with a meaty portobello mushroom and tons of (vegan) side options. This burger is the best thing to have to fulfil your fast food cravings.

Common Grounds, their menu is loaded with so many different vegan options you won’t know which one to choose! For breakfast they have this refreshingly delicious acai bowl and for lunch they have their famous avocado burger. You’ll definitely want to make a few vists here!

Couqley French Bistro & Bar, try a greener and healthier lifestyle for the month of January by ordering from Couqley’s extensive Green Menu. It doesnt’ matter whether you are vegan or not, let your palate go on an adventure and order something green and healhty for a change of pace. It’s a new year, you can do this!

Flow, Dubai’s pioneering healthy-eating hub is dedicating a range of vegan meal plans this Veganuary if you Go Vegan with Flow, starting on January 1st. With these vegan meal plans, you can get brekfast, lunch and dinner, and 2 additional snacks, all delivered to your door!

Brunch & Cake has a brand new plant-based menu with some of your favourites. Try out their vegan poke bowl or their Impossible Bolognaise

Bounty Beets, a superrrr instagrammable restaurant, that are introducing a new plant based menu full of many different delicious and creative dishes that are perfect for all you foodies out there! What better way to kick start your day than treating yourself with a fresh, healthy and organic meal.

Bagatelle, if you are a vegan dessert lover, you should try out the mouth-watering Tarte Bagatelle filled with vegan chocolate and coconut sorbet as well as many more delicious ingredients. Not only is Bagatelle offering this amazing vegan dessert, but they also have so many other vegetarian-friendly meals that you should definitely try out!

Ronda Locatelli, known to be one of the best Italian restaurants in Dubai, with an Italian Michelin starred chef (doesn’t that just sound amazing)! Not only are they the best Italian restaurant in Dubai, they also have the biggest vegan menu of any non-vegan restaurant in Dubai, with more than 40 vegan dishes to choose from (this literally sounds like vegan heaven). Their vegan cheese is to die for… so make sure you check it out this Veganuary!

LDC Kitchen and Coffee , for all you seasoned vegans, or even the relative newcomers who are looking to make better (healthier) choices in the new year, you should definitely check out LDC Kitchen and Coffee for some delicious food. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a snack, this all-day dining will fulfil all your vegan needs. They have these delicious Coconut Almond Pancakes, and this amazing Tropical Acai Bowl. We definitely recommend checking if you are looking to start out your Veganuary journey.

Samakjé, If you are looking for a healthy, vegetarian and vegan Lebanese restaurant, we have found it! Samakjé has a Levantine-inspired menu, which is perfect for both vegans and vegetarians as their mezze features a wide variety of plant-based mezze and salads that are all already vegan by default. So make sure you try out Samakjé, for some delicious Lebanese vegan mezze (oh and also…they are located at the Pointe on the Palm Jumeirah, so you should definitely check them out).
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