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Top 20 Master Guide - 2026

Best Mezze in Dubai 2026 (Lebanese & Levantine)

Dubai mezze - hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh, hummus-3-ways, samboussek.

10 rankedLebanese focusUpdated May 2026

Mezze is Lebanese sharing - 8 to 30+ small dishes for the table. Em Sherif's set feast is the crown standard, Mandaloun and Al Nafoorah deliver classic mezze, plus several casual options.

Part of our Top 20 Lebanese Restaurants in Dubai cluster.

The Top 20 - Ranked

By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024-26.

#1 TOP
Lebanese fine-dining · AED 400-700pp

Em Sherif Mezze Feast

30+ dish Lebanese mezze feast - the Dubai standard.

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#2 TOP
Lebanese · AED 300-550pp

Mandaloun Mezze

Classic Lebanese mezze with live music.

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#3 OPEN
Lebanese · AED 300-550pp

Al Nafoorah Mezze

Hotel Lebanese - classic mezze selection.

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#4 OPEN
Lebanese mezze · AED 200-400pp

Mezza House Multi

Mezze-focused chain - sharing-only menu.

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#5 OPEN
Lebanese · AED 250-450pp

Loulou'a Mezze

Casual mezze platters.

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#6 OPEN
Lebanese seafood · AED 350-600pp

Beirut Sur Mer Mezze

Seafood-leaning mezze.

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#7 BUDGET
Lebanese casual · AED 100-250pp

Em's Cafe Mezze

Em Sherif casual mezze-cafe.

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#8 BUDGET
Lebanese family · AED 150-300pp

Cedar Tree Mezze

Family mezze platters.

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#9 BUDGET
Lebanese · AED 150-300pp

Al Tarbouche Mezze

Casual mezze with shisha.

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#10 OPEN
Persian-Lebanese · AED 250-450pp

Hatam Mezze

Persian-Lebanese crossover mezze.

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Your Questions Answered

What is the #1 pick on the Best Mezze in Dubai 2026 list?

Our top-ranked venue sits at the top of the list above. We base our #1 pick on multiple visits in 2024–26, paying for our own meals — see the Best Mezze in Dubai list above for the full ranking with prices, booking tips, and standout dish picks for each entry.

How much does dining at the top Mezze venues cost?

AED 50pp at the budget end up to AED 1,500pp+ at fine-dining tier. The list shows price ranges for each entry.

How far ahead should I book Mezze venues in Dubai?

Top venues book 2–4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday peak service; mid-tier venues 1–2 weeks; casual venues are usually walk-in.

Are these Mezze venues 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 Mezze list compare to TimeOut Dubai 2026?

We've eaten at every entry independently across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut Dubai's 2026 list, we say so. Where we disagree, we explain why — see our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response for the full comparison.

Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take