Being an international destination, you can find amazing souks, plush hotels and swanky malls in Dubai. But, apart from these there’s no dearth of Indian restaurants in Dubai serving mouth watering Indian fare. Each year, thousands of tourists from India visit this Middle Eastern wonder and often complaint about the lack of Indian food in the city. To overcome this deficit, let’s take a look at some of the most famous Indian restaurants in Dubai.

Options – This famous restaurant is owned by the famous celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor, and is immensely popular both amongst Indian and international tourists. Besides an array of amazing dishes like dal makhani, kacche gosht ki biryani and butter chicken, the restaurant also houses as well decked bar stirring some amazing mocktails and cocktails. With impeccable mezzanine flooring and dim lighting, the restaurant is a cozy dining affair in a city like Dubai. The chef is popular for reviving some age old Indian recipes and once there do not forget to try its signature dessert, the tawa mithai chaat with is mix of condensed milk and sweetmeats. If you’re planning a tour of this magnificent city, don’t forget to check out Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi to Dubai flights fare from your travel operator.

Delhi Durbar – Another popular chain of Indian themed restaurants, Delhi Durbar is known for offering scintillating array of Indian delicacies at really affordable prices. The restaurant is great option for Indian tourists travelling on a budget and who are unable to find something good to eat. Staple Indian dishes like palak paneer, malai kofta, aloo gobi and chicken tikka masala are some of the best dishes to try at this restaurant, which are generally served with a plethora of Indian pickles and chutneys.

Gazebo – This famous restaurant specializes in large varieties of kebabs and biryanis and is especially known for well-heeled form of Hyderabadi and Lucknowi cuisine. Gazebo has about 11 branches in totality, which are spread is various quarters of the city, including a branch at the Burj Al Khalifa. The restaurant is easy on pockets and the non-vegetarian dishes a retreat for every Indian food lover. Dishes like murgh seekh bharwan, lobster tandoori, dum biryani and gosht kakori kabab are some of the best Mughlai specialities you can choose from. The restaurant chefs are known for tweaking the dishes as per your demands. Don’t forget to end your meal with a chilled dish of saffron phirni, another Mughlai delight.

Antique Bazaar – An intricately designed restaurant with grand interiors, the Antique Bazaar is one royal retreat for foodies. Touted as one of the finest places to dine in Dubai, the restaurant is located at the famous Four Points restaurant in Sheraton, Dubai. The restaurant takes utmost care that your relish each and every second spend. Your fine dining experience begins with traditional and refreshing drinks like kokum sherbat and jal jeera and the menu ranges from amazing vegetarian dishes to snacks like aloo chaat and even dahi vada. Some of the trademark dishes includes, diwani handi gosht and gosht angara.