AED 100 is the canonical Dubai cheap-eat ceiling. Anything under that is a budget win. We rank the top 10 dishes/meals you can eat for under AED 100 per person.
Part of our Top 20 Cheap Eats in Dubai cluster.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Al Ustad Special Kabab
47-year-old institution. Lamb koobideh + chicken joojeh + sides = AED 80.
Read full review →Piehaus
TimeOut Winner Best Bakery 2026. Pastrami filo pie + coffee = AED 60. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Eleven Green
TimeOut Winner Best Burger 2026. Bull burger + truffle fries = AED 95. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Saravanaa Bhavan
Karama institution. Masala dosa + thali + filter coffee = AED 50.
Read full review →Ravi Restaurant
Satwa institution since 1978. Chicken karahi + rotis + lassi = AED 50.
Read full review →Ashwaq Cafeteria
AED 10 shawarma + fresh juice. Old-school cheap-eat under AED 30.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best cheap eat restaurant in Dubai 2026?
Our #1 pick across all visits is at the top of this ranking. Best Cheap Eats Under AED 100 in Dubai represents the canonical Dubai version of cheap eat restaurant dining.
How much does a typical cheap eat restaurant dinner cost in Dubai?
Pricing across the top-20 ranges from the budget tier (AED 50–150 per person) to fine-dining (AED 500–1,500+pp). Each entry on this list shows a price range.
How far ahead should I book the top cheap eat restaurant restaurants?
Top-tier venues book 2–4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday peak service; mid-tier venues 1–2 weeks; casual venues are usually walk-in. Cancellations open at 48 hours before sold-out targets.
Are these cheap eat restaurant restaurants halal?
Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.
How does this list compare to TimeOut Dubai's 2026 ranking?
We've eaten at every entry independently — paying for our own meals — across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut, we say so. Where we don't, we explain why. See our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response.
Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take