Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Dubai: Honest Guide 2026

Quick answer

Dubai has over 100 dedicated vegan and vegetarian restaurants in 2026. The strongest clusters sit in Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and DIFC. Top picks include Plant Power in Downtown for fast-casual bowls, Green & Co in Jumeirah for Mediterranean mezze, and Soulgreen in DIFC for upscale dinner. Expect main dishes to range AED 55–95 and delivery via Careem Food and Talabat in 15–30 minutes. Most venues accept cash and cards; few require reservations except Friday brunch slots.

Downtown Dubai

Downtown offers the city’s densest vegan cluster. Plant Power on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard serves customizable grain bowls topped with roasted chickpeas, pickled vegetables, and tahini drizzle. A typical bowl costs AED 62. Plant Power operates daily 10:00–23:00 and accepts walk-ins.

Plant Power menu highlights

• Harissa chickpea bowl – AED 62
• Za’atar sweet potato bowl – AED 59
• Smoked tofu wrap – AED 48
• Matcha date smoothie – AED 32

Next door, The Green Spot specializes in raw desserts and dairy-free ice cream. Their cashew-based cheesecake costs AED 38. Ice-cream scoops run AED 18 each.

Jumeirah

Jumeirah’s beachfront strip contains two reliable vegetarian options. Green & Co on Jumeirah Road offers Mediterranean mezze plates made entirely from plant ingredients. Plates are sized for sharing; two plates with p bread and drink run approximately AED 95 per person. Green & Co accepts reservations via their website or Careem Food.

Green & Co dishes

Mutabal made from smoked aubergine, roasted red pepper hummus, and fresh chечевица stewed with tomato and herbs. All plates are dairy-free.

DIFC

DIFC’s financial district contains Soulgreen, an upscale vegan restaurant that opened its second branch in 2025. Soulgreen delivers refined plating and staff trained to handle cross-contamination queries. Main courses such as jackfruit “short rib” reheatable trays delivered via Talabat run AED 88–105. Friday brunch at Soulgreen starts at AED 245 per person without alcohol.

Soulgreen options

Truffles mushroom risotto – AED 98