Dim sum is the entry point for most non-Chinese diners to Cantonese cuisine. We rank the top 10 dim sum restaurants in Dubai.
Part of our Top 20 Chinese Restaurants in Dubai cluster.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Long Teng Har Gao
TimeOut Winner Best Chinese 2026. Translucent prawn dumplings, hand-pleated. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Hutong Truffle Mushroom Bao
TimeOut HC Best Chinese. Steamed bao buns with truffle mushroom filling.
Read full review →Mott 32 Iberico Char Siu
Hong Kong-import. Iberico pork char siu — premium variant of Cantonese classic.
Read full review →Royal China Cantonese Dim Sum
DIFC Hong Kong-style dim sum. Fast lunch favourite.
Read full review →Sun Sui Wah Hand-Pulled Noodles
Hong Kong-import dim sum house. Daily-fresh hand-pulled noodles.
Read full review →MiMi Mei Fair Truffle Dim Sum
TimeOut HC Best Chinese. Truffle-laced shrimp dumplings.
Read full review →Maiden Shanghai Xiao Long Bao
Shanghainese cuisine — soup-filled dumplings, hand-pleated.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best dim sum restaurant in Dubai 2026?
Our #1 pick across all visits is at the top of this ranking. Best Dim Sum in Dubai represents the canonical Dubai version of dim sum restaurant dining.
How much does a typical dim sum 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 dim sum 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 dim sum 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