Dubai is basically *the* street food paradise where you can take your taste buds all around the world without leaving the city.

From sizzling skewers to crispy bites, it’s all about quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious eats that hit the spot every time.

Seriously, if you’re not munching on goodies from these street food joints, then what even are you doing with your life? 

Get ready to feast, because we’ve rounded up the 8 best street food spots in Dubai where you can indulge in those mouthwatering, crave-worthy flavors you’ve been dreaming of. 

Shiraz Nights

📍Baniyas Square, Deira and Jumeirah 1.

No better place to get a taste of Persian food than Shiraz Nights. They have easy meals from shawarmas, kabab with rice, tikka, and much more. They have good quality food worth every penny.

Call 042227720 (Deira) or 043807777 (Jumeirah)

Koukh Al Shay Cafteria

📍Al Sufouh Jumeirah, Old Rashidiya Souq, Al Hudaiba, Al Barsha 2, Al Jaddaf, and more.

You can find Koukh Al Shay literally wherever you are in the city. It’s the locals go to for karak and parathas. You can get childhood faves like chips Oman or Cheetos paratha. Not feeling it? Don’t worry, they have every type of sandwich you can think of. We guarantee you’ll find at least one thing that you’ll absolutely love.

Learn them here.

Operation Falafel

📍Dubai Media City, JBR, Downtown, Muhaisnah, Dubai Hills, DFC, and more.

Falafels are an Arab classic that you can never get tired of. Seriously, they’re like the OG street food. If you’re looking for a place that sells the *best* Arab street food, then you’ve found it. They have shawarmas, falafels (obv), Manaeesh, and lots more.

Learn them here.

Al Mallah

📍 Al Hudaiba.

Looking for authentic Lebanese street food? You’re in the right place. Try their manakish that range from classics like cheese to more flavorful like meat or zaatar. They have salads, sandwiches, grills, so basically anything you’re craving, they have.

Learn them here.

Last Exit

📍 Al Khawaneej, SZR, and Al Qudra.

Last Exit is street food heaven, and it’s calling your name. They have food trucks from all your fave places like Saddle, Krush Burger, Slice & Bun, and more. One minute you could be munching on some spicy hot chicken from Nash, and the next, diving into a delectable sushi roll from Sushi Station. The options are endless.

Learn them here.

The Valley 77

📍Wadi Al Amardi, Academic City.

Alert: this new street food spot recently opened in the city, and you *need* to check it out. Valley 77 has everything from delish cookies from Créme, açaí from Flux, to the best burger in town, Eleven Green. It’s a hidden gym that you need to keep your eye on.

Learn them here.

Rangoli

📍Oud Metha and Al Karama.

Hidden in Karama, this iconic Indian veggie spot is where you’ll find the best Indian street food in Dubai. They’re known for their pani puri, but don’t let that stop you from trying their bhel, dabeli, or jalebi. You can never go wrong with Indian food.

Learn them here.

Arabian Tea House

📍Umm Suqeim, Bur Dubai, Meracto, and Jumeirah 2.

Last but not least, this is where you can get traditional Emirati food. Like, you are in the UAE after all. Do we need to say more?

Learn more here.

Psstt.. if you want to go out to dinner with your girlies while on a budget, check out this list of dinner deals here.