Are all listed restaurants fully vegan?

Plant and Soul and Veg A Way are fully vegan. EGO, Green Leaf and others label vegan dishes clearly on mixed menus.

What is the average cost of a vegan meal?

Expect AED 55 to AED 85 for a main course and AED 35 to AED 50 for dessert across most venues.

Do I need to book in advance?

Weekends fill quickly. Reserve via restaurant apps or call ahead, especially for brunch and dinner slots after 7 pm.

Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai for Plant-Based Eats

Why Dubai Has Strong Vegan Options in 2026

Dubai’s restaurant scene now includes dedicated vegan kitchens alongside international chains that mark plant-based dishes clearly on menus. Most spots use fresh produce from local farms and import specialty items such as oat milk and seitan. Prices range from AED 55 for a lunch bowl to AED 120 for a multi-course dinner.

Plant and Soul, Jumeirah

Plant and Soul opened its second branch in 2025 and remains fully vegan. Signature dishes include jackfruit tacos at AED 68 and cashew cheesecake at AED 42. The restaurant uses no refined sugar and offers gluten-free bases on request. Book a table via their app for weekend brunch slots.

EGO, Downtown Dubai

EGO sits inside the Dubai Mall extension and labels every dish with allergen icons. The vegan tasting menu costs AED 185 and changes monthly. Try the smoked almond ricotta ravioli or the charcoal cauliflower steak. The location works well for tourists already visiting the Burj Khalifa area.

Green Leaf, JLT

Green Leaf in Cluster Y focuses on Middle Eastern flavours with vegan twists. Their falafel wrap with beetroot hummus costs AED 48. They also serve a vegan mansaf made with mushroom and almond yoghurt. The metro stop at DMCC makes the spot easy to reach without a car.

Veg A Way, Al Quoz

Veg A Way moved to a larger space in Al Quoz Creative Community in early 2026. The industrial-style café serves an all-day breakfast with scrambled tofu and avocado at AED 55. Their weekend high-tea set for two is priced at AED 160. Parking is free in the shared compound lots.

Neighbourhoods Worth Exploring

Jumeirah and Downtown hold the highest concentration of fully vegan kitchens. JLT and Al Quoz attract younger crowds and offer lower price points. Most venues accept contactless payment and many now list calorie counts on digital menus. During Ramadan, several places add special iftar platters that remain entirely plant-based.

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